Nanda Devi BC - Pachu Glacier - Milam Glacier Trek

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Duration
14 days 13 nights
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Altitude:
4196m
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Grade:
Moderate+
how we grade
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Best Time:
May, Jun, Sep, Oct
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Temperatures:
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Starts From:
Munsiari
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Airport:
Pantnagar, Uttrakhand
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Railway:
Kathgodam, Uttrakhand

Key Geographical Highlights

23 Popular Peaks:

Burphu Dhura ( 6334m ), Hardeol ( 7151m ), Kuchela Dhura ( 6294m ), Nanda Devi ( 7816m ), Nanda Gond ( 6315m ), Nanda Khat ( 6611m ), Nanda Pal ( 6306m ), Panch Chuli I ( 6904m ), Panch Chuli II ( 6355m ), Panch Chuli III ( 6312m ), Panch Chuli IV ( 6334m ), Panch Chuli V ( 6437m ), Rishi Pahar ( 6997m ), Sunanda Devi ( 7434m ), Tirsuli ( 7074m ), Tirsuli West ( 7035m ), Mangraon ( 6568m ), Deo Damla ( 6637m ), Bamchu ( 6266m ), Sakram ( 6254m ), Latu Dhura ( 6392m ), Kalganga Dhura ( 6201m ), Bilju ( 5560m )

1 High Passes:

Birj Ganga Pass ( 4685m )

9 Glaciers:

Milam Glacier, Pachu Glacier, Surajkund Glacier, Ikualari Glacier, Bilanlari Glacier, Timphu Glacier, Sakram Glacier, West Bamchu Glacier, Mangroan Glacier

6 Rivers:

Lawan Gad, Shalang Gad, Pachu Gad, Gori Ganga, Burphu Gad, Goankha Gad

9 Villages:

Lilam, Bogudiyar, Rilkot, Martoli, Burphu, Pachu , Milam, Tola, Ghangar

1 National Parks Or Forest Reserve:

Nanda Devi Outer Sanctuary

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Daywise Itinerary For Nanda Devi BC - Pachu Glacier - Milam Glacier Trek

(click to read detailed route briefing, elevation graph, altitude time info and photos from the day)

▼ Day 1Arrival DayMunsiyari 2173m
Arrive In Munsiyari
Overnight In: Munsiyari (2173m )
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Cost Of Transport Included: NO
Where and How To Reach Munsiari
Prapare for a long but picturesque, interesting, engaging, colourful and a long tiring journey to Munsiyari. We are expected to reach by evening where our team waits to receive us and keep things ready for us.
Day 1
555 - Kathgodam
Day 1
1645 - Almora
Day 1
1005 - Bagheshwar
Day 1
2175 - Munsiyari
275Km, 9hrs.
▼ Day 2Rest DayMunsiyari 2173m
- 4 - 5 Hrs.
Overnight In: Munsiyari (2173m )
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Munsiyari is a beautiful little hamlet with boasting views of the Panchachuli group of peaks. Spending the day here not only recovers our last day's tiring journey, but also gets us in sync with the mountain life. We also find some important time to resolve some paperwork and permissions with the administration.
Day 2
2175 - Munsiyari
Day 2
2175 - Munsiyari
4 - 5hrs.
▼ Day 3Trekking DayBogudiyar 2463m
From Munsiyari (2173m ) To Bogudiyar (2463m ), Via - Lilam (1828m ), Rargari (2150m ) - 6 - 7 Hrs. 13 Kms
Overnight In: Bogudiyar (2463m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
We start the day by driving to Lilam, which is about 27 killometers from Munsiari. Depending upon the road conditions, the jeep can take us a ittle further as well.

The day starts with steep climb up to the famous Nain Singh Top which offers good view of the the surrounding mountains. A sharp descend follows to meet the mule track near Rargari, from where the route follows the gentle climb keeping Gori Ganga on your right to reach Bougudiyar marked with ITBP camps. Its a long but rewarding day.
Day 3
2175 - Munsiyari
Day 3
1830 - Lilam
Day 3
2150 - Rargari
Day 3
2465 - Bogudiyar
13Km, 6 - 7hrs.
▼ Day 4Trekking DayMartoli 3367m
From Bogudiyar (2463m ) To Martoli (3367m ), Via - Rilkot (3133m ) - 7 - 8 Hrs. 16 Kms
Overnight In: Martoli (3367m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
A long picturesque trail climbing gradually following the Gori Ganga. Martoli is a beautiful meadow with some of the best views of Nanda Devi and other peaks. It has few very old houses of the local Bhotias. The trek is gentle, but longer. We may spend the night at Rilkot too if we are tired, but Martoli is a very desired campsite to spend the night and an exploration extra day. We will come back here on return too.
Day 4
2465 - Bogudiyar
Day 4
3135 - Rilkot
Day 4
3370 - Martoli
16Km, 7 - 8hrs.
▼ Day 5Trekking DayGhangar 3385m
From Martoli (3367m ) To Ghangar (3385m ) - 5 - 6 Hrs. 13 Kms
Overnight In: Ghangar (3385m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
A gradual climb to Ghangar from Martoli.
Day 5
3370 - Martoli
Day 5
3385 - Ghangar
13Km, 5 - 6hrs.
▼ Day 6Trekking DayPachu Glacier 4000m
From Ghangar (3385m ) To Pachu Glacier (4000m ) - 4 - 5 Hrs. 10 Kms
Overnight In: Pachu Glacier (4000m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Today we leave the Gori Ganga river and turn left following the Pachu river to its snout. We camp there. The day offers close view of the divine peak of Nanda Devi. This was the first climbing route taken by Longstaff to climb this peak but with failure.
Day 6
3385 - Ghangar
Day 6
4000 - Pachu Glacier
10Km, 4 - 5hrs.
▼ Day 7Exploration DayNanda Devi East BC 4000m
. Return To Nanda Devi East BC - 4 - 5 Hrs. 8 Kms
Overnight In: Nanda Devi East BC (4000m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Today, we ease out in this lovely campsite and explore the corners.
Day 7
4000 - Nanda Devi East BC
Day 7
4000 - Nanda Devi East BC
8Km, 4 - 5hrs.
▼ Day 8Trekking DayMartoli 3367m
From Pachu Glacier (4000m ) To Martoli (3367m ), Via - Pachu (3370m ) - 5 - 6 Hrs. 15 Kms
Overnight In: Martoli (3367m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Trek to Martoli
Day 8
4000 - Pachu Glacier
Day 8
3370 - Pachu
Day 8
3370 - Martoli
15Km, 5 - 6hrs.
▼ Day 9Trekking DayMilam 3450m
From Martoli (3367m ) To Milam (3450m ) - 5 Hrs. 10 Kms
Overnight In: Milam (3450m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Trek to Milam
Day 9
3370 - Martoli
Day 9
3450 - Milam
10Km, 5hrs.
▼ Day 10Exploration DayMilam 3450m
Excursion to Milam Glacier & Nearby.. Return To Milam - 5 - 6 Hrs. 8 Kms
Overnight In: Milam (3450m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Explore Milam Glacier and its snout. Have a relaxing day seeping in the views and Himalayan geography
Day 10
3450 - Milam
Day 10
3450 - Milam
Day 10
3700 - Milam Glacier
Day 10
3450 - Milam
8Km, 5 - 6hrs.
▼ Day 11Trekking DayMartoli 3367m
From Milam (3450m ) To Martoli (3367m ), Via - Burphu (3245m ) - 7 - 8 Hrs. 15 Kms
Overnight In: Martoli (3367m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Trek back to Martoli. Start early to have some time in hand to explore Martoli
Day 11
3450 - Milam
Day 11
3245 - Burphu
Day 11
3370 - Martoli
15Km, 7 - 8hrs.
▼ Day 12Trekking DayRargari 2150m
From Martoli (3367m ) To Rargari (2150m ), Via - Bogudiyar (2463m ) - 7 - 8 Hrs. 16 Kms
Overnight In: Rargari (2150m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Retrace the same trail
Day 12
3370 - Martoli
Day 12
2465 - Bogudiyar
Day 12
2150 - Rargari
16Km, 7 - 8hrs.
▼ Day 13Trekking DayMunsiyari 2173m
From Rargari (2150m ) To Munsiyari (2173m ), Via - Lilam (1828m ) - 5 - 6 Hrs. 14 Kms
Overnight In: Munsiyari (2173m )
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Retrace the same trail
Day 13
2150 - Rargari
Day 13
1830 - Lilam
Day 13
2175 - Munsiyari
14Km, 5 - 6hrs.
▼ Day 14Departure DayKathgodam 554m
Departure From Munsiyari
Accommodation: None
Meals Included: Morning tea, Breakfast
Cost Of Transport Included: YES
Our trek ends. We drive back to Kathgodam
Day 14
2175 - Munsiyari
Day 14
1005 - Bagheshwar
Day 14
1645 - Almora
Day 14
555 - Kathgodam
275Km, 9hrs.

How We Grade Our Treks and Expeditions

Easy

Usual daily walks of 4 - 5 hours in altitude below 4000 meters. The sleeping altitude on these treks are below 4000 meter and the trails are gradual involving no steep ascent or descent. Sometimes, the trail may be longer, but on level trails. The duration of trek may be a week or lesser than it. The trek is not too remote and evacuation might be possible from almost any point of the trek

Moderate

The trek duration each day may span from 4 - 5 hours, but on some days, it may push up to 8 - 9 days. The trail might involve steep ascents or descents on occasions This kind of treks demand good fitness, and trekkers must involve themselves in cardio exercises regularly to do these treks comfortably. Sleeping altitude are below 4000 meters or little above it, but the trail might go as high as 4500 - 5000 meters. The trek is bit remote and evacuation might be possible from almost all, but not all campsites

Moderate+

This type of treks are bit more demanding than the moderate ones. It might involve few days of very long walks at higher altitude, or serious gradients, exposures, more remote or involves sleeping at higher altitudes for more days.

Strenuous

The trek duration each day may span from 5 - 8 hours, and may go up to to 8 - 9 on few days. The trail involves steep ascents and descents. Good fitness are demand of these treks, and trekkers must involve themselves in cardio exercises regularly to do these treks comfortably. Sleeping altitude may go above 4000 meters or little above it on couple of days, but not more than that. The trail might go as high as 4500 - 5200 meters. These trek are remote and evacuation might not be possible from all the campsites

Challenging

The trek duration each day may span from 5 - 8 hours, and may go up to to 8 - 9 or even more than that on few days. The trail involves steep ascents and descents. Crossing a glacier or a scree zone might be a feature of these treks. You might on some occasions, require technical equipment like rope, ice axe and snow stacks etc to complete these treks. Good fitness are demand of any treks, but these treks demands strong character. Sleeping altitude may goes well above 5000 meters on some days. The trail might go as high as 5000 - 6000 meters. These trek are high or remote or both. The trek usually might be a week long.

Sometimes irrespective of altitude and distance, a trek may ge graded Challenging if the route is treacherous, which might demand some footing skills or assistance of ropes and other equipment

Challenging+

The trek duration each day may span from 5 - 8 hours, and may go up to to 8 - 9 or even more than that on few days. The trail involves steep ascents and descents. Negotiating glacial moraines, scree zones, crossing them, camping on them etc are features of these treks. You might also require technical equipment like rope, ice axe and snow stacks etc to complete these treks. Good fitness are demand of any treks, but these treks demands strong character. Sleeping altitude may goes well above 5000 meters on some days. The trail might go as high as 5000 - 6000 meters. These trek are high and remote. A good technical support team and knowledgeable local guide is a must. Only experienced trekkers are advised to do these treks. The trek goes over 2 week and may be longer than that.

Sometimes irrespective of altitude and distance, a trek may ge graded Challenging if the route is treacherous, which might demand some footing skills or assistance of ropes and other equipment

Page Cost Inclusions and Exclusions For The Nanda Devi BC - Pachu Glacier - Milam Glacier Trek

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

Duration: 14 Days / 13 nights of the trek cost from Kathgodam to Kathgodam
Accommodation In Base Village (Munsiari): 3 nights in a hotel or homestay in Munsiari with emphasis on local organic food and cultural exposure.
Accommodation On Trek: Spacious, sturdy and High-Quality Dome Tents will be provided on twin sharing basis. We will use homestay wherever available top reduce our ecological footprint
Sleeping In Tents: Thick Waterproof Mattress complemented with Sub Zero Sleeping bags supported with Warm Fleece Sleeping Bag Inners For Extra Hygiene and Warmth will be provided by us
Dining On Trek: We will provide Dining and Kitchen Tents with camping stools and table for extra hygiene and comfort.
Toilet On Treks: Dry eco-toilet will be set up with a toilet tent and toilet seat.
Meals: All meals starting Evening Tea in Munsiari on Day 1 till Breakfast in Munsiari on Day 14 morning. 3 meals (B,L,D) suited for high altitude with evening snacks, soup, hot drinks and extra energizers/juice for summit days
Trail Safety: Gaiters, Anti Slip Crampons and Ice Axe depending upon snow conditions.
Communication: For efficient management of the trek, the team will be communicating with each other and trek base with the help of long-range wireless sets.
Medical Safety: Oxygen cylinder, Pulse Oximeter, Thermal temperature scanner and Emergency Medical Kit accompanied with a trek leader knowledgeable on high altitude medicine and physiology
Trek Leader and Guide: Experienced and Well Equipped English/ Hindi Speaking Trek Leader maintaining guide to trekker ratio of 1:6. That is 1 guide for every 6 trekkers.
Local Support Staffs: Expert and Knowledgeable local guide with cooks, helpers, porters, mules, etc
Permits: All required forest entry permits and camping fees as per the rules of the land
Transfers: All transfers ex Kathgodam. Transfers from Munsiari to Lilam or Rargari roadhead and back from Lilam to Munsiari, in 4X4 offroader for the trekking team and support crew.

Add-Ons: Make A Comfortable Trek

Single Tent Supplement: Enquire
Personal Baggage Porterage: Enquire

Add Ons: Personal Equipment On Rent

High Ankle Waterproof Trekking Shoes (Quechua): Rs 1000
-20 degrees Down Jackets: Rs. 1200
Windproof/Waterproof Jackets: Rs. 500
Windproof/Waterproof pants: Rs. 500
Headlamps: 200
Poncho: 200
Trek Pole: 200
Rucksack: 200
Waterproof Gloves: 200

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

Personal Baggage Porterage: ( optional at extra cost at Rs. 8000 per bag weighing not more than 11 Kgs)
Personal Travel Insurance
Personal Purchases
Bottled Water and Food Purchased Outside Our Menu
Personal Gears
Anything not mentioned in the inclusion list

Cost Terms For The Nanda Devi BC - Pachu Glacier - Milam Glacier Trek

Cost Terms

The above-mentioned cost is in the range of minimum to maximum per-person cost for this trek as per 1 - 12 people team.PackageInclusions as per this cost can be read below.
5% GST (goods and service tax) is applicable for all our purchases.
We follow dynamic pricing as per the actual team size on the trek. Going by our standardized service, appropriate safety measures, quality equipment, and ecologically sustainable - small group commitment, a higher team size will lower the cost whereas a lower team size will significantly increase the cost.
Group segmented pricing if not provided here, please write to us using the contact page or text us on Whatsapp number +918017216725.
You may choose to keep the trek open or make it private depending upon your requirements or choice. The actual per-person cost of the trek is subject to the actual team size joining the trek. If you make any customizations that drastically change the itinerary and cost as mentioned here, then it will mandatorily have to be a private group only.
If we have dates listed on our website on Our Upcoming Treks and it is not marked as private, it means other people have booked this trek for that date and have opened it up for other members to join to lower the cost. If your dates and choices match, you may join these treks
You may join an existing open group listed on our website or create your own group as per your convenient dates and choose to either keep it private or open it up to lower the cost if other members join the trek.
At any point, the team size cannot be more than 12 members ( 10 for challenging treks) unless there is a unique exception requested or agreed upon by all the team members.

International Guests

Trek cost for foreigners is slightly higher than the cost for our Indian guests, mainly due to the higher permit fee applicable for admission to National Parks or protected forest areas. Sometimes, it may be higher due to higher local crew wages and other specific arrangements we make to ensure a safe, comfortable and enriching travel experience in India. However, we absolutely DO NOT 'hyper-charge' our International Guests ever and at the same time, ensure that we meet all the standards for highly qualified trek leaders and guides, safety, medical preparation, evacuation strategy, rescue arrangements, eco-sensitive travel, high-value knowledge sharing about the area and customs of the locals.

Extra Cost For International Trekkers Rs. 4000 per person.

Booking Process

Booking can only be done after multiple communication via email / Whatsapp / Calls. After connecting with us and discussing your needs, we finalize the trek and its requirements. After finalization, partial booking fees can be paid online or through direct bank transfers after which we trigger our preparations and arrangements for your trek. International Trekkers can pay the partial booking fees using PayPal, Wise, Western Union or Direct Wire Transfer.

Customized Private Group For Nanda Devi BC - Pachu Glacier - Milam Glacier Trek

Trekking is a very personal activity and is perhaps one of the very few activities that give you enough time to indulge with yourself or your beloved people, a group of special friends, or close family members. It helps you transform personal bonds to the next level as it brings out everyone's best and truest self. Trekking is most enjoyed when it is done in a small private group, personalized to serve your specific needs. The Himalayas are best experienced when there is silence and solitude around and when you are surrounded only by your best people. Your trek is most enjoyable when all the pain of arranging a smooth trek is taken care of by us, and you focus just on your trek and yourself. Most importantly, a small private trekking group is very flexible, personalized, and more enjoyable, is the safest, and follows the principles of Sustainable and Responsible Tourism. Most trekkers book us for arranging personalized private treks catering to their specific and unique requirements - Customize This Trek

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We work exclusively on Personalized Private Groups – its perfect for solo climbers, couples, families, friends or teams.

We keep it small for low ecological footprint, better experience, flexible itinerary, highest safety standards and superior success rate on the summits. Team size: 1 to 10 max.

Enquire for detailed pricing based on your preferences and group size.

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