Milam Glacier  Trek

                                           Trekking  in  the  Kumaon  Himalayas      

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SCENES  from  Kumaon - enroute  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. xxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxx
Tour  Highlights -  HARIDWAR  :  The  holy   town   of   the  Hindu's  -  centre of    ' Vedic'     learning    and   Yoga     &    Meditation.      MUNSIYARI    & CHAUKORI  :    Small   hill   towns   located   amidst   spectacular    natural surroundings. BINSAR  : Once the Summer Capital of the Chand  Rajas (8th century),  this is one of the most charming spot's in the Kumaon Himalayas. MILAM   GLACIER :    The  magnificent  glacier  at  the  base  of   Mt. Trishul.  MOUNTAIN LAKES  :   You  visit   three   pristine   lakes  of   Kumaon   other than  Nainital.     NAINITAL :   A  beautiful  hill station built around the  lake Naini.
        Tour Duration     :  21 Days          Season : August-November xxx xxx xx x   xx       xx March-May
        Cost Per Person  : US$ 1603                       Contact us Now !

  TREKKING  TOUR                                            MILAM  GLACIER  TREK   ITINERARY                                                   

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  • Day01: Delhi-Haridwar - Early morning arrival at Delhi. 0700 hrs departure by train to Haridwar. Day at leisure to explore this holy town. Visit the 'Aarti' (holy ceremony) performance at the river 'Ghat' at sunset. Overnight in Hotel.
  • Day02: Haridwar-Gwaldam - Drive into the mountains along the Alaknanda river valley. From Karanprayag-the confluence of rivers Alaknanda and Ata Gad, take the diversion to the scenic town of Gwaldam (1829m).  Overnight in Guest House.
  • Day03: Gwaldam-Munsiyari - Proceed through the spectacular mountain countryside of Kumaon. Halt at Baijnath and Bageshwar to 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 - Retrace the route to the road-head at Bog Udyar. Overnight in Tents. ( 6-7 hrs walking )
  • Day16: Bog Udiyar - Chaukori - Drive to the beautiful town of Chaukori, surrounded by dense forests, and offering a panoramic view of the Greater Himalayan range. Overnight in Guest House.
  • Day17: Chaukori - Day for excursion to the cave temple of Patal Bhuvaneshwar. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Guest House. 
  • Day18: Binsar - Drive to this charming location hidden away in the lap of nature. Overnight in Forest Rest House.
  • Day19: Binsar-Nainital - Drive through the picturesque scenery of Kumaon to reach the hill station of Nainital. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Hotel. 
  • Day20: Nainital - Day for excursions to Bhim Tal, Naukuchiya Tal and Sat Tal lakes. Evening at leisure in Nainital. Farewell dinner. Overnight in Hotel.
  • Day21: Nainital-Delhi - Starting early, drive back to Delhi. Evening at leisure for souvenir hunting. After dinner transfer to Airport for flight back home.

TOUR ENDS

NOTE :                     
COSTS INCLUDE: Airport Transfers, Accommodation in Medium Class Hotels (where applicable) on a twin sharing basis, all Meals,  Permit fees / Entrance fees etc,  Guide / Escort,  Air / Rail / Road Transport  (where applicable).   
COSTS DO NOT INCLUDE: Airfare to India, Airport Tax, Visa Fees, Personal Insurance, Expenses of personal nature.

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