Milam Glacier is about 28 km long, biggest glacier of the Kumaon, Uttarakhand. It originates from the slope of Kohli and Trishuli peaks and situated on the south facing slope of the main Himalayan range. Milam Village which is located near the glacier is one of the highest villages in The Himalayan range. Munsyari is the base for the trek route leading to Milam glacier.
The trek to the Milam Glacier is amongst the best of treks in this region, taking you through some of the remotest areas with breathtaking panorama. Finally reaching the glacier, one is awed by the splendor of the majestic Mt. Trishuli (7070m) and Hardeoli (7151m)
Milam Glacier Trek
Rs 56,000.00 / Per person
- Region:Kumaon Himalayas, Uttrakhand
- Altitude:3600 mats
- Duration:11Nights 12Days
- Difficulty:Moderate Trek
- Best Time:May – June – September- October
Basics Gears
• Backpack & Rain Cover (40-60 Litres)
• Trekking Shoes
• Trekking Pole
• LED Torch
• One Water Bottle (one litre)
• Basic Medications (or prescribed if any)
Clothes
• Trekking Jacket
• Three (Five in winter) Warm Layers
• Two trek pants (one Wear and one carry)
• Two collared t-shirts
• Thermals
Accessories
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreeen Lotion (SPF 50/70)
• Lip Balm (SPF 30)
• Sun cap
• Synthetic hand gloves
• Two pair of Socks
• Raincoat/Ponchos
Others
• Daypack (20 litres), if you opt to offload your backpack
• Toiletries
• Cutlery
• Plastic cover (for wet clothes)
Mandatory Documents
Original and photocopy of government photo identity card- (Passport, Aadhaar Card, Driving license or voters ID, Medical Certificate)
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Day 1: ITINERARY
Day One Delhi- Kath Godam
Arrival in the morning at Kathgodam railway station (Gateway of the glacier). Then drive to Chaukori Dinner and overnight in hotel.
Day Two Chaukori (2010mts) - Munsyari (2290mts)
Drive from Chaukori to Munsiyari to arrive by lunch time. Munsiyari is the road head for trek. From Munsiyari one can get an excellent view of the Panchchuli peaks. Dinner and overnight in hotel
Day Three Munsyari- Lalam (1852mts.), 12kms / 5hrs Tents
Drive from Munsiyari to road end then trek to Lilam village. A walk along to Gori River with Quir-gemia and Sai-polo villages on the left banks, one reaches the villages of Lilam. Overnight in tents.
Day Four Bhojwada - Gomukh - Tapovan
Lilam – Bugdiyar (2450mts.) 14kms / 6hrs Tents Trek from Lilam to Bogudiyar to arrive by evening. In the thick forest of Uttes After a steep uphill climb one reaches Bogudiyar, where the Poting rivulet meets Gori River. Overnight in tents
Day Five Bugdiyar- Rilkot (3200mts) 14kms / 6hrs Tents
Trek from Bogidiyar to Rilkot .It is situated above the river and one can visit ruins of old Rilkot. Overnight in tents.
Day Six Rilkot – Milam Village (3434mts.), 15 kms / 6hrs Tents
Trek from Rilkot to Milam to arrive by evening. One gets the view of Martoli peak soon after Rilkot and after crossing the bridge at Burfu the trek is on the left bank of the Gori river and views include that of Longstaff Col. The Eastern and main peaks of Nanda Devi Sanctuary and the Har Deval peak. Overnight in tents/ local village house.
Day Seven Milam Village- Milam Glacier –Burfu Village, 16kms / 8hrs, Tents
Trek from Milam village to Milam glacier and back to Milam village Trek brings one to the Milam glacier with various glaciers feeding the main one from different valleys. After lunch trek to Burfu village. Overnight in tents/local village house.
Day Eight Barfu Village – Nahar Devi, 14kms / 6hrs Tents
Trek back to Rilkot from Milam village overnight in tents.
Day Nine Nahar Devi – Lilam 19kms / 7hrs Tents
Trek from Rilkot to Bugdiyar to arrive by evening. Overnight in tents.
Day Ten Lilam - Munsyari (2290mts) 12kms / 5hrs Tents
Trek from Lilam to Munsiyari to arrive by afternoon. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
Day Eleven Munsyari – Naini Tal
Drive from Munsiyari to Nainital to arrive by evening. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
Day Twelve Nainial –Delhi
Enjoy the lake city, Explore the mall etc. evening drop to kathgodam railway station from Here you can catch Train for Delhi.
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