Milam Glacier Trek (14 days)

Board the 15013 Ranikhet Express from Delhi at 22:30 hrs. Overnight in train.

Overnight in train

Today you'll board the train at night. Dinner or refreshements is not included in the package. Do carry your own water and snacks.

You'll arrive at Kathgodam station and proceed to Munsiyari in a non-A/C vehicle. This is a 300 km long drive through beautiful landscape, until you reach your campsite. Here you can settle down and enjoy the views around. Overnight in tents.

Overnight in camp/homestay/guesthouse at Munsiyari.

Tonight you'll stay at a campsite/guesthouse or home stay in Munsiyari. You'll be provided with all meals from breakfast onwards.

The day begins with a drive to Dhapa, which is the start point of the trek. From here, you'll begin your first day of trekking. The route is a short one, covering 6 kms for your first day, as you ascend towards the village of Lilam. This is the village that locals from Milam move to in the winter. Overnight in tents.

Overnight in tents at Lilam.

All required camping equipment is provided to you: from tents to sleeping bags and mats. All meals are also provided.

Today you have a 9-10 km trek to Nain Singh, your next stop en route to Milam Glacier. The trail begins to feel like your own by now, with the sweet sounds of nature and solitude all around.

Overnight in tents at Nain Singh top.

All required camping equipment is provided to you: from tents to sleeping bags and mats. All meals are also provided.

The route from Nain Singh to Bugdiyar is an scenic one! This is a 9 km trek that takes you past pretty trees, rivulets, shepherd pastures, and meadows. Overnight in the campsite.

Overnight in tents at Bugdiyar.

All required camping equipment is provided to you: from tents to sleeping bags and mats. All meals are also provided.

Today is a long day of trekking. You'll have 16 kms to cover,and the last stretch as you approach Martoli is uphill. Don't forget to eat a hearty breakfast! Overnight in Martoli at the campsite.

Overnight in tents at Martoli.

All required camping equipment is provided to you: from tents to sleeping bags and mats. All meals are also provided.

Today you'll trek to Milam Village, which is one of the highest villages in this range. Tomorrow you'll be heading to Milam Glacier, but for tonight, you'll be camping near the village.

Overnight in tents at Milam Village.

All required camping equipment is provided to you: from tents to sleeping bags and mats. All meals are also provided.

Today you'll spend the day at Milam Glacier. It's about 4 kms from Milam village, which is a short, pleasant trek. The trail near the glacier gets rocky and sometimes, rivulets flow across. At the glacier, you will have time to explore and take pictures. At some patches, you can hear water flowing under the ice. At the end of the day, you will return to your campsite near the village. Overnight at the campsite.

Overnight in tents at Milam Village.

All required camping equipment is provided to you: from tents to sleeping bags and mats. All meals are also provided.

Today you retrace your steps to Rilkot. There are gorgeous views of peaks all around, especially the iconic Nanda Devi. Overnight at Rilkot.

Overnight in tents at Rilkot.

All required camping equipment is provided to you: from tents to sleeping bags and mats. All meals are also provided.

You'll trek back to Bugdiyar today. Overnight at Bugdiyar.

Overnight in tents at Bugdiyar.

All required camping equipment is provided to you: from tents to sleeping bags and mats. All meals are also provided.

Today is your last day of trekking. You'll arrive at Lilam and camp there for the night.

Overnight in tents at Lilam.

All required camping equipment is provided to you: from tents to sleeping bags and mats. All meals are also provided.

Today you'll trek the last stretch of 6 kms to Dhapa. From here, you'll be picked up and driven to Munsiyari. You'll stay in a homestay or guesthouse here.

Overnight in camp/homestay/guesthouse at Munsiyari.

Today you'll stay in tents or a guesthouse in Munsiyari. All meals and camping equipment are provided.

You'll be happy to sit back after all those trekking days, to enjoy the 300 kms drive to Kathgodam. You'll be dropped off at Kathgodam station in time to board the 15014 Ranikhet Express at 20:40 hrs. Overnight in train.

Overnight in train to Delhi.

Tonight you'll be on the train to Delhi. No meals are provided during train travel.

You'll reach Delhi at 03:55 in the morning. Trip ends here.

Trip ends at 3.55 A.M.

You'll reach Delhi in the dark hours of the morning. Trip ends here.