Milam Glacier Trek

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Uttarakhand

11 Day

13600 Ft

110 Km

Difficult

₹ 19,500 Per Person

Brief Description

 Group Size     : 15
 Season            : May – June  &  September – November

If walking on the glaciers, passing through the forest, gazing up at a clear blue sky and enjoying the best of nature is what interest you the most then a trek to Milam Glacier can be the best idea for your adventure vacation. The Milam glaciers, located at an elevation of 4268 m, sprawling over an area of 37 sq km, have all the reasons on this earth to be on the bucket list of every trekker. Trail, from the base camp, Munsyari, till the glacier, is bestowed with a unique blend of splendor and thrill. It will be little tiresome as the trail might show challenges on some turns but the result, breathtaking view of the Mt. Trishuli (7070m) and Hardeol (7151m), is worth all the effort and money.

Indo-Sino war 1962, citizens of both the countries witnessed something they would have never imagined would happen. You can see the remnants of the Indo-Sino war in some prominent landmarks of the Milam Glacier trek. In the year 1962, the trek was closed for trekkers, however, in the year 1994, trekking was started again and slowly it became closest to many trekkers and adventurers hearts.

Available Dates

No Fixed departures for this trek. Please call for customised trip.

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Itinerary

On arrival, meet our agent, who will be your guide for the tour. From the station, you will be transferred to a hotel for an overnight stay.

The first leg of your journey towards Milam Glacier starts from Munsiyari. After breakfast, you will begin your trek to Lilam via Darkot. From Darkot, the trek will descend downhill to Gori Ganga until Jimighat. From the riverside, you will trek back to Lilam. Overnight stay at camps in Lilam.

Getting up in the morning, you will trek uphill to Bugdiar. After crossing a series of lush green forest, lined with trees, you will reach Bugdiar. Flocks of sheep and goats are a common sight at the meadows of Bugdiar, which will be our campsite for the night stay. Dinner will be served in the tent.

Passing through the series of narrow gorges today, you will trek to Martoli via Railkot, which is located at the edge of Lwan Gad Valley. Overnight stay in the tent in village Martoli.

With today’s trek, you will reach the most important landmark of the trek, Milam village. On the sixth day, you will firstly cross the bridges over Lwan Gad and Gori Ganga to reach Burphu Village (3350 M). Your next stopover point will be Milam village, which will also be your stopover for camping.

Set forth after an early breakfast on a trail to Milam Glacier, from where you can enjoy the panoramic view of magnificent peaks like Rishi Parvat (6692 M), Hardeol (7151 M) and Tirsuli (7074 M). Later trek back to Milam for dinner and overnight stay.

Trek downhill for 17 km till Railkot. Overnight stay in the tent.

You will trek 12 km downhill even today; highlights of the trail are the narrow gorge of Nahar Devi. Overnight stay in the tent.

Its 12 km of downhill all the way. Reach campsite by the afternoon and chill out. Overnight in tents.

Trek to the road head and head back to Munsiyari for a well deserved hot water bath. Overnight in rest house

The trek for the last day is relaxing and fun walk through the forest and on manmade roads. This day is highlighted by a back drive to Delhi. Following your arrival in Kathgodam; at about 08:40 PM, the adventure of the Milam Glacier trekking comes to an end.

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Trek Essentials

Basic Essentials
o Back Pack & Rain Cover (50-60 liter)
o Day Pack & Rain Cover (20-30 liter, If you hire mule or porter)
o Couple of water bottles (Avoid Bisleri Bottles)
o Hiking Shoes (Should be water proof and ankle support)
o Torch (With extra batteries)
o Glucose, Chocolates, biscuits and nuts
o Personal Medical kit (If you required)
o Original ID Card

 

Clothing Essentials
o Trek Pants – 2 Nos. (Avoid Jeans, Shorts, Capris, Fitting Denims)
o T-shirts – 4 Nos. (2 Full Sleeves, 2 Half Sleeves)
o Sweater – 2 Nos. (1 Fleece, 1 Woollen)
o Jacket – 2 Nos. (1 Fleece, 1 Down feather)
o Thermal Wear – 1 Nos.
o Gloves – 2 Nos. (1 Woollen, 1 Waterproof)
o Socks – 5 Nos. (3 Cotton, 2 Woollen)
o Warm Inner wears
o Rain Coat / Poncho – 1 Nos.
o Handkerchief/towels – 1 Nos.
o Slippers – 1 Nos.

 

Protect Your Head
o UV sunglasses – 1 Nos.
o Caps – 2 Nos. (1 Sun Cap, 1 Woollen Cap)
o Balaclava – 1 Nos.

Personal Utilities
o Sunscreen Cream
o Body Lotion
o Lip Balm
o Sanitizer
o Tooth Brush & Paste
o Quick Dry Towel
o Cameras
o Books (If you like reading)
o Music Instruments (Guitar, Flute)

FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions on Brahmatal Trek

  1. Which is the best time for Milam Glacier Trek?
    May to June & September-November.
  2. What is the maximum altitude point of Milam Glacier trek?
    Kafni Glacier – 13610 Feet
  3. How can we reach Kathgodam?
    Kathgodam is around 300km from Delhi by road. So many trains and buses are well connected to Kathgodam.
  4. Which transport you provide from Kathgodam to Munsyari & Return?
    Tempo Traveller / Tata Sumo / Mahindra Bolero
  5. What will be the daytime and night temperature?
    During daytime, the temperature will be around 15° to 20° and during night it will fall down to -5°
  6. Are trekking shoes mandatory?
    Trekking shoes are not mandatory but, it will make the trek comfortable. Take a shoe with a good grip and high ankle support. It would be better if the shoes are waterproof.
  7. Are there any provisions for taking bath?
    There is no provision for a bath on the trek.
  8. What is the size of trekking group?
    15 People
  9. How many guides are there in one group?
    2 guides
  10. Is accommodation for men and women separate?
    Yes, men and women will not be sharing tents, unless they want.
  11. What kind of food you provide during the trek?
    We provide food for 4 times in a day i.e. Breakfast, lunch, evening snacks, and dinner.
  12. Do I need to carry any documents with me?
    Carry an original ID card and a photograph.
  13. Do you provide toilet tents?
    Yes, we do provide Toilet tents.
  14. Can we expect rains/snowfall during the trek?
    Yes, Sudden weather changes are expected, always carry a light raincoat or waterproof windcheater/poncho.
  15. Is there any mobile network connectivity?
    In Munsyari you will get BSNL, IDEA, AIRTEL, VODAFONE mobile networks. In other locations, you won’t have any network.

What's Included

INCLUDED

 Transport from Kathgodam to Munsyari & Return
 Accommodation during the trek (camping)
 All meals – vegetarian
 Campfire at Camps (If Available)
 Trekking permits and forest camping charges
 Trekking equipment (tents, sleeping bags, ice axes, ropes, etc.)
 Services of an expert trek leader (qualified in basic/advanced mountaineering courses)
 Services of an expert trek team (guides, cooks, helpers, porters/mules)
 Safety equipment (first aid, medical kit, oxygen cylinders, stretcher, etc.)
 Achievement Certificate
 Memories of Life Time

NOT INCLUDED

 Transport from your city to Kathgodam and Return
 Backpack offloading charges (Rs.250 Per Day/Per Bag)
Food during transport from Kathgodam to Lohajung & Return
 Backpack offloading charges
 Personal expenses of any kind
 Anything apart from the inclusions

How to Reach

Trains to Kathgodam :
Ranikhet Express (15013) From Jaipur/Delhi
Uttarnchal sampark kranti (15035) From Delhi
NDLS KGM Shatabdi (12040) From Delhi
Bagh Express (13019) From Howrah/Lucknow
Lucknow Kathgodam Express (15043) From Lucknow

Buses to Kathgodam:
Regular buses from Anand Vihar ISBT Delhi and from major cities of UP.

Cancellation Policy

  1. Before 30 days: Full refund (after deducting any expenses that have been incurred for hotel bookings, transport, etc.)
  2. Between 21-30 days: 75% of trip cost will be refunded
  3. Between 11-20 days: 50% of trip cost will be refunded
  4. Between 0-10 days: No refund

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Nag Tibba Trek

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Uttarakhand

2 Day

9900 Ft

16 Km

Easy

₹ 3,500 Per Person

Brief Description

 Group Size          : 15

Nag Tibba famously known as Serpents mountain in located in lesser Himalayas of garhwal region of Uttrakhand at an altitude of 3022 meters.

It is believed to be the abode of ‘Nag Devta’ or God of Snakes, from which it borrows the first part of its name; ‘Tibba’ is a local word for hill or peak. This place is frequented by trekkers and adventure lovers for its scenic beauty and is at elevation of 3022 meters. Winters are chilly and summers are pleasant, making it an attractive place for camping. The place can be reached from Dehradun via road. There are three ways to do this trek one route from Devalsari and the other from Shrikot, Pantwari. It has a beautiful temple on the top, and a little over, one can see entire Bandarpoonch ranges of Great Indian Himalayas towards the Yumnotri side.

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06 Feb – 11 Feb (Open)
13 Feb – 18 Feb (Open)
20 Feb – 25 Feb (Open)

06 March – 11 March (Open)
13 March – 18 March (Open)
19 March – 24 March (Open)
26 March – 31 March (Open)

03 April – 08 April (Open)
10 April – 15 April (Open)
16 April – 21 April (Open)
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Itinerary

Drive from Dehradun to Pantwari village via Mussoorie, Kempty falls. Will reach Pantwari village starting point of the trek which is is located in Dhanaulti Tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand. There are three routes that you could take to go to Nag Tibba. This one via Pantwari village is the shortest, with a total trail distance of 8 km from Panthwari Village to the Nag Tibba Summit. However, we will not go all the way to the summit today but stop at Khatian(camp 1), 4.5 km from Panthwari.

Rise early to get a head start as it is going to be a long day with lot of walking to do. From Camp 1, locate a trail towards the right going straight into the forest.

The estimated time it takes to reach Nag Tibba Base is around 45 minutes to 1 hour. Nag Tibba Base is a large clearing with a temple dedicated to the Serpent God.

You get a view of the Garhwal peaks through the forest. In winter one will encounter a lot of snow here. The snow makes the climb more challenging. It can take anywhere between  1 to 1 hour 15 minutes to reach the summit. The summit is straight up and does not require you to go left or right.

Look for a flag on the highest point called Nag Tibba “Jhandi” or summit. On the left hand slope from the summit one can get a terrific view of the Himalayan ranges of Swargrohini, Bandarpoonch, Kala Nag, Srikanta, and Gangotri.

After spending some time at the summit, begin your descent. Retrace your way to Nag Tibba Base. Here, you can see a trail going down into the forest to the right. Two cemented structures mark the beginning of this trail. This is a single trail that goes all the way to Pantwari. Proceed to Dehradun, stopping at Pantwari .

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Trek Essentials

Basic Essentials
o Back Pack & Rain Cover (50-60 liter)
o Day Pack & Rain Cover (20-30 liter, If you hire mule or porter)
o Couple of water bottles (Avoid Bisleri Bottles)
o Hiking Shoes (Should be water proof and ankle support)
o Torch (With extra batteries)
o Glucose, Chocolates, biscuits and nuts
o Personal Medical kit (If you required)
o Original ID Card

 

Clothing Essentials
o Trek Pants – 2 Nos. (Avoid Jeans, Shorts, Capris, Fitting Denims)
o T-shirts – 4 Nos. (2 Full Sleeves, 2 Half Sleeves)
o Sweater – 2 Nos. (1 Fleece, 1 Woollen)
o Jacket – 2 Nos. (1 Fleece, 1 Down feather)
o Thermal Wear – 1 Nos.
o Gloves – 2 Nos. (1 Woollen, 1 Waterproof)
o Socks – 5 Nos. (3 Cotton, 2 Woollen)
o Warm Inner wears
o Rain Coat / Poncho – 1 Nos.
o Handkerchief/towels – 1 Nos.
o Slippers – 1 Nos.

 

Protect Your Head
o UV sunglasses – 1 Nos.
o Caps – 2 Nos. (1 Sun Cap, 1 Woollen Cap)
o Balaclava – 1 Nos.

Personal Utilities
o Sunscreen Cream
o Body Lotion
o Lip Balm
o Sanitizer
o Tooth Brush & Paste
o Quick Dry Towel
o Cameras
o Books (If you like reading)
o Music Instruments (Guitar, Flute)

FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions on Brahmatal Trek

Q   Which are the best seasons for the Nag Tibba trek?

A    October to June .

Q   What is the style of accommodation in this trek?

A    Accommodation on all days of the trek will be in tents, where you will be sharing rooms with fellow trekkers.

Q  What will the temperatures be like during this trek?

A    Day time temperatures will range from 12-20ºC and night time temperature will range from 4-10ºC.

Q   What will we do if it rains?

A    If it starts raining while you’re trekking, we will continue on the trail as planned. Your poncho should protect you from the rain. Carry a backpack cover for extra protection from rain for your belongings.

Q   How do we reach Pantwari?

A    We will arrange pick – up vehicles/shared cabs from Dehradun railway station to Pantwari. This transport cost is to be borne by the trekkers.

Q   How do we get back after the trek?

A    We will arrange for shared cabs from Pantwari to Dehradun. This cost is to be borne by the trekkers and is not included in the trek fee.

Q   Are backpacks, raincoats and other equipment available for rent ?

A    No. Highland trekkers does not rent any equipment. You may purchase trekking poles and other equipment from open market.

Q   Is this a good trek for a first timer?

A    It is suitable for a first time trekker provided you are fit .

Q   Is there an option to offload my backpack on this trek?

A    Yes, there is an option to offload your backpack. This will cost Rs.250/day  if you inform us in advance. If you decide to offload once you start trek, the amount will be Rs.350 per day inclusive of tax. The offloaded bag should not weigh more than 9 kg.

Q   What are washroom/toilet facilities like on the trek?

A    There will be toilet tents in the trek.

Q   Will there be water sources on the way? Will two litres of water be enough?

A    For your day’s trek, two litres of water should be enough. You will also find water sources along the trail on all days of the trek.

Q   How do I manage the low temperatures on the trek? Do I need special jackets?

A    At high altitudes, temperatures are sure to dip into negative at nights.. For these extreme cold temperatures, you need to wear three layers of woollen, inners and lower.

What's Included

INCLUDED

 Transport from Dehradun to Pantwari & Return
 Accommodation during the trek (camping)
 All meals – vegetarian
 Campfire at Camps (If Available)
 Trekking permits and forest camping charges
 Trekking equipment (tents, sleeping bags, ice axes, ropes, etc.)
 Services of an expert trek leader (qualified in basic/advanced mountaineering courses)
 Services of an expert trek team (guides, cooks, helpers, porters/mules)
 Safety equipment (first aid, medical kit, oxygen cylinders, stretcher, etc.)
 Achievement Certificate
 Memories of Life Time

NOT INCLUDED

 Backpack offloading charges (Rs.250 Per Day/Per Bag)
Food during transport from Dehradun to Pantwari & Return
 Backpack offloading charges
 Personal expenses of any kind
 Anything apart from the inclusions

How to Reach

Flights to Dehradun:
There is a daily flight from Delhi to Dehradun

Trains to Dehradun :
Dehradun Express (12687) From Delhi
Doon Express (13009) From Kolkata
Dehradun Express (19019) From Mumbai

Buses to Dehradun:
Regular buses from Delhi and from major cities of North India.

Cancellation Policy

  1. Before 30 days: Full refund (after deducting any expenses that have been incurred for hotel bookings, transport, etc.)
  2. Between 21-30 days: 75% of trip cost will be refunded
  3. Between 11-20 days: 50% of trip cost will be refunded
  4. Between 0-10 days: No refund

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