Milam Glacier Trek

Altitude: 2290 mts/7512 ft

Distance: 300 kms

Time: 8 to 9 hrs

• Freshen up and start the day with a beautiful view from your hotel.
• On this day, you will be transported to Munsiyari from Kathgodam.
• Once you arrive at Munsiyari, you will check-in to your room at a pre-booked hotel.
• You will spend the rest of the day at leisure, acclimatizing and preparing for your Milam Glacier trek that starts the next day.

Altitude: 1850 m/6068 ft

Distance: 14 kms

Time: 5 to 6 hrs

• This day will mark the beginning of your Milam Glacier trek.
• Wake up to a refreshing morning and enjoy a fulfilling breakfast.
• Check out of your hotel in Munsiyari and start trekking towards Lilam via Darkot.
• Your dinner and overnight stay will be in a tent at Lilam campsite.

Altitude: 2500 mts/8200 ft

Distance: 12 kms

Time: 5 to 6 hrs

• Wake up fresh to this lovely morning on your Milam Glacier trek.
• Embark on your trek to Bugdiar, passing through lush forests dotted with beautiful tall trees.
• Your dinner and overnight stay will be in a tent at Bugdiar campsite.

Altitude: 3430 mts/11250 ft

Distance: 14 kms

Time: 5 to 6 hrs

• Freshen up and start your day.
• Proceed on your trek to Martoli via Rail Kit, crossing an array of narrow gorges and reach Martoli campsite.
• Your dinner and overnight stay will be in a tent at Martoli campsite.

Altitude: 3450 m/11316 ft

Distance: 11kms

Time: 5 to 6 hrs

• Wake up to a beautiful morning and freshen up.
• After having a good breakfast, proceed on your trek to Milam village, via Burphu village.
• Your dinner and overnight stay will be in a tent at the campsite in Milam village.

Distance: 6 kms

Time: 3 to 4 hrs

• As per your Milam Glacier trek itinerary, this is the most important day of your trek as you will finally reach your destination today.
• Wake up early today, and grab a quick breakfast.
• Embark on your trek to Milam Glacier, on reaching where you will enjoy mesmerizing panoramic views of the stunning mountain peaks of Trisuli, Hardeol, and Rishi Parvat.
• Later, you will trek downhill to Milam village, where you will be served dinner in your tent at the campsite.

Altitude: 3250 m/10725 ft

• This day will mark the end of your Milam Glacier trek and you will start descending to the base.
• Start your downhill trek towards Railkot.
• Your dinner and overnight stay will be in a tent at the campsite in Railkot.

• Start your downhill trek towards Bugdiar.
• On your trek, you will see the stunning gorge of Nahar Devi.
• After reaching Bugdiar campsite, you will settle down in your tent for an overnight stay.

• Freshen up and get ready to move from the Bugdiar campsite.
• Proceed on your downhill trek towards Lilam and reach the campsite by afternoon.
• Relax in your tent and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

• After having a filling breakfast at the Lilam campsite, embark on your downhill trek towards Munsiyari.
• Once you reach Munsiyari, check-in to your room and freshen up.
• Spend the rest of the day at leisure in your hotel.

• Freshen up at your hotel in Munsiyari.
• Check-out of your hotel and start your downhill trek towards Kathgodam.
• This will be a much relaxed trek, leading you through breathtaking forests and winding manmade roads.
• Once you arrive at Kathgodam, check-in to your hotel room and rest overnight.

• Wake up to a refreshing morning and enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel.
• Check out of your hotel in Kathgodam and start your journey towards Delhi.
• Once you reach Delhi, proceed on your onward journey with beautiful memories of the Milam Glacier trek.

• Toilet paper/ wet wipes
• Face Wash/ body wash/ hand wash
• Sunscreen
• Lip balm
• Moisturizer
• Toothpaste/ toothbrush
• Shampoo/ conditioner
• Sanitizer
• Deodorant
• Feminine hygiene products
• First aid kit
• Personal prescriptions

• 40L daypack
• Rain cover for daypack
• Sleeping bag
• Travel pillow
• Stuff sacks for used clothes
• Headlamp with additional batteries
• Cameras with additional batteries
• Hand warmers
• Trekking poles
• Reusable water bottles
• Lightweight portable water filter

• Refreshments
• Ready to eat foods
• Energy bars
• Dry foods
• Thermos to carry hot beverages
• Important Documents
• Passport
• Visa
• Travel insurance
• Passport-size photographs
• Cash
• Maps
• Additional Supplies
• Power bank
• Cell phone
• Universal Adapter

• As the Milam Glacier trek is moderately difficult, you are advised not to do it alone and trek in a group.
• While doing the trek, you are advised to follow the instructions of your guide/ trek leader to ensure safety.
• You are advised to take enough rest on each day of your trek and not push yourself harder than your limits.
• You must carry sufficient cash with you as you would not find ATMs higher up in this region.
• Remember to pack your daypack efficiently to make sure you are able to include all your trekking essentials.
• It is a matter of fact that the chances of getting sunburn increases as you gain altitude. Hence, make sure you protect your skin with a good sunscreen and eyes with a pair of UV protected sunglasses.
• Batteries generally die faster in the colder regions. Hence, make sure you keep extra batteries for your head torch and other electronic gears handy.
• Avoid taking intoxicating materials on the trek.

• The best time to do the Milam Glacier trek is between mid March to mid June.
• Summer (Mid March to June)
• During this season, the weather is balmy and the sky is clear to enjoy unobstructed panoramic views of the surrounding mountain peaks.
• Monsoon (Mid June to Mid September)
• During this time of the year, the trail becomes slippery and trekking to the glacier becomes more challenging.
• Spring (Mid September to Late October)
• This is an ideal time to trek to the glacier as the weather remains moderate during this season.
• Winter (November to Late February)
• During this time of the year, the temperature drops down to minus and the weather becomes really chilly with the trails getting covered with thick sheets of snow.