Uttaranchal Tourism –» Milam Glacier

Milam Glacier

Munsiari the base for this trek in Pithoragarh distict of Kumaon, which can be reached in 2 full days from Delhi either via Kathgodam or Tanakpur. It is a most important base for Ralam, Namik, Poting, Milam Glaciers. Munsiari is on the arterial water body of Gauriganga which emerges from the Milam Glacier system of the eastern flanks of the Nanda Devi Sanctury, fed also by the Kalabaland Glacier and the Panchichullu from further east.

The Milam glacier snout at 3872 metres is not the only objective of the trek route indicated but also the nodal point for a variety of high grade routes and peaks. Majsiari is located at the bank of Gauri Ganga stream at an altitude of 2290 metres is last road terminus on this route. Provision for food, porters can be done here.
Permit to visit Milam Area can be obtained from S.D.M., Munisiari.
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Duration : 12 Nights / 13 Days
Destination Covered : Delhi - Haridwar - Munsiyari - Lilam - Bugdyar - Martoli - Milam Village - Milam Glacier - Martoli - Lilam - Bageshwar - Haridwar - Delhi

Trekking to Milam Glacier

Day 01 : DELHI - HARIDWAR

Day 02 : HARIDWAR - GWALDHAM – MUNSIYARI

Day 03 : MUNSIYARI (Full Day Rest). Overnight in Tents.

Day 04 : MUNSIYARI - LILAM. Munsyari 2290m is very famous as Kailash Mansrover trek also goes through this place. By the time these lines were being written road for Lilam was being constructed. The 12 km steady descent trek to LILAM. Overnight in Tents. LILAM - BUGDYAR. Gradual ascending and some ups and downs through scenic meadows and shepherd pasture. Steep ascending to reach Lilam Ridge 2850m. Overnight in Tents.

Day 06 : BUGDYAR - MARTOLI. Gradual ascending via village Railkot 3100m. Martoli has very old history as people used to trade with Tibet in old times. But now a deserted village which is slowly coming forward to house a few due to trekkers and climbers who likes to spend weeks, months here. A high plateau of grassy fields situated at 3430m. Distance covered is 14 km. Overnight in Tents.

Day 07 : MARTOLI - MILAM VILLAGE. Milam used to be a village of Rajputs who some from Rajasthan and they do not like to be called Bhotias or Tibetans. Although they had been trading animals and dairy products, many house hold items with Tibet upto 1962.. Overnight in Tents.

Day 08 : MILAM VILLAGE - MILAM GLACIER. This short and easy trail is full of scenic view and spectacular vision of high Himalayan Ranges and peaks. Spend the day at Glacier return to Milam Village & night stay

Day 09 : MILAM VILLAGE – MARTOLI. Overnight in Tents.

Day 10 : MARTOLI - LILAM. Overnight in Tents.

Day 11 : LILAM - MUNSIYARI - BAGESHWAR. Overnight in Hotel.

Day 12 : BAGESHWAR - HARIDWAR. Overnight in Hotel.

Day 13 : HARIDWAR - DELHI.

TOUR ENDS WITH SWEET MEMORIES TAKE HOME

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