Region:
Kumaon Himalayas (Uttaranchal)
Base: Munsiyari near Milam Glacier
Altitude: 2290 m above Sea Level
One Way Trek: 58 Kms.
MUNSIYARI - MILAM GLACIER TREK
The
Himalayan region of Kumaon is a store house of natural
beauty beyond belief. Protected from the onslaught of the outside
world, the Himalayan ecology remains well conserved here,
making the region a great retreat for the lovers of nature. 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 splendour of the majestic Mt.Trishul (7070m)
which stands tall dwarfing everything in the vicinity
Day
01: Arrive
Delhi, transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing.
Day
02: Delhi- Almora-Drive to the foothill town of Almora.
Overnight at hotel and Resh House with fabulous views in clear
weather.
Day 03: Almora -Munsiyari - Proceed through the
spectacular mountain countryside of Kumaon. We will see the ancient
temple complexes which are of immense interest. Reach Munsiyari
(2290m), a small town amidst heavenly environs. Overnight in Guest
House.
Day04: Munsiyari - Day for relaxation and leisure. Overnight
in Guest House.
Day05: Munsiyari-Rilkot- A jeep track brings you upto the
road-head at Bog Udyar, from where you begin the trek to the village
Rilkot (3130m). Overnight in Tents. ( 11Kms; 7-9 hrs walking )
Day06: Rilkot-Panchu - Proceed up along the river Gori
Ganga upto Panchu. Camp overnight at a scenic location. Overnight
in Tents. ( Aprox.7 Kms; 5-7 hrs walking )
Day07: Panchu-Milam village - Trek to Milam (3420m), the
last village en- route. The place is surrounded by glaciers and
high mountain peaks, making it an awe inspiring location. Overnight
in Tents. ( 4-5 hrs walking )
Day08: Milam - Day for rest.
Day09: Milam-Nitwal Thaur - Take the trail up along the
Milam Glacier to reach Nitwal Thaur. Set up camp at a suitable
place. Overnight in Tents.
Day10: Suraj Kund excursion - Continue along the glacier
to a point where one crosses over the glacier (4242m) to reach
the beautiful Suraj Kund (‘Pond of the Sun’), which
lies at the base of the Tirsul peak(7070m). Get an extreme close
up view of several giant peaks(over7000m) from here. Return to
camp site.
Day11: Nitwal Thaur - Milam - Retrace the route back to
village Milam. Overnight in Tents.
Day12: Milam-Burphu - Take a different trail to return.
Follow the river down on the left bank to reach village Burphu.
Overnight in Tents. ( 5-6 hrs walking )
Day13: Burphu - Day for rest.
Day14: Burphu-Rilkot - Continue downstream to reach Rilkot.
Overnight in Tents. ( 6-7 hrs walking )
Day15: Rilkot-Bog Udiyar - Munsiyari-Retrace the route
to the road-head at Bog Udyar and then drive to Munsiyari. Overnight
in Tents or Rest House. ( 6-7 hrs walking )
Day
16- Munsiyari- Almora- After breakfast drive to Almora. Overnight
at Hotel.
Day
17- Almora- Delhi- After breakfast drive to Delhi. In the
Afternoon arrive Delhi, transfer to hotel.
