Trek to Milam Glacier is amongst the best of treks in this region, taking you through some of the remotest areas with breathtaking panorama. On reaching the glacier, one is splendored by the majestic view of Mt.Trishul (7070m) which stands tall dwarfing everything in the vicinity. The Himalayan region of Kumaon is a house of natural beauty, protected from the onslaught of the outside world and well conserved, making this region a great retreat for the lovers of nature.
Duration: 17 nights/18 days
Destination: Delhi-Almora-Munsiyari-Rilkot-Panchu-Milam-Nitwal Thaur-Milam-Burphu-Rilkot-Munsiyari-Almora-Delhi
Day 1: Delhi
Arrive Delhi and later transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in hotel.
Day 2: Delhi-Almora
Next morning drive to the foothills of Almora. Day free for leisure.
Overnight in hotel.
Day 3: Almora-Munsiyari
Take on your drive towards the spectacular mountain countryside of Kumaon, viewing the ancient temple complexes. Later reach Munsiyari (2290m), a small town amidst heavenly environment.
Overnight in Guest House.
Day 4: Munsiyari
Day for rest and other leisure activities.
Overnight in Guest House.
Day 5: Munsiyari-Rilkot
Drive by car towards the road head at Bog Udyar; later start your trek to village Rilkot (3130m).
Overnight in tents.
Day 6: Rilkot-Panchu
Today trek along the river Gori Ganga upto Panchu.
Overnight camp.
Day 7: Panchu-Milam
Trek to Milam (3420m), place surrounded by glaciers and high mountain peaks.
Overnight in tents.
Day 8: Milam
Day to rest and other outdoor activities.
Overnight in tents.
Day 9: Milam-Nitwal Thaur
From Milam trek towards Nitwal Thaur.
Overnight camp.
Day 10: Suraj Kund Excursion
Continue along the glacier to the point over the glacier (4242m) to reach the beautiful Suraj Kund, which lies at the base of the Tirsul peak (7070m), also view the giant peaks from here.
Overnight camp.
Day 11: Nitwal Thaur-Milam
Today return back to village Milam.
Overnight in tents.
Day 12: Milam-Burphu
From Milam descend towards village Burphu.
Overnight in tents.
Day 13: Burphu
Take a day to rest.
Overnight in tents.
Day 14: Burphu-Rilkot
Continue descending towards Rilkot.
Overnight in tents.
Day 15: Rilkot-Bog Udiyar-Munsiyari
Retrace the route to the road head at Bog Udiyar and later drive back to Munsiyari.
Overnight in tents.
Day 16: Munsiyari-Almora
After breakfast, drive back to Almora.
Overnight in hotel.
Day 17: Almora-Delhi
This morning after breakfast, drive back towards Delhi. Later transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in hotel.
Day 18: Delhi
Day free for rest and later transfer to the airport.
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