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Nanda Devi East Base Camp and Milam Glacier Trek
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This Trans-Himalayan trek is located in Kumaon Himalayas. The trek will start from Munsiyari and the road drive would be fascinating in this area. Munsiyari faces the range of Panchchuli and has a commanding view of the tiny markets, the rising & falling meadows, unharmed villages and the open valleys. At Milam and Martoli village a famous fair is celebrated on Nandashtmi in September that attracts the many villagers across Jauhar Valley (also known as Gori Ganga Valley). Milam Village represents the remains of ancient Indo-Tibetan business route. It was once a huge village; here you may clearly observe the stories of the powerful commercial place Milam in the middle of the Himalayas.
The tour program:
Day 01 - Delhi-Arrival
Arrive at Delhi international airport, you will be received by the representative of HTOI and would be further assisted & transferred to your hotel. Rest of the time is kept free to recover from jetlag. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 02 - Delhi-Haridwar-Rishikesh
In the morning, transfer to Delhi railway station to board the Shatabadi Express train to Haridwar. Arrive at Haridwar, transfer to the auspicious place Rishikesh – which is the Yoga capital of the world and gateway to the Himalayas. It is the home of various adventurous activities like White Water River rafting, trekking and hiking. Later visit Lakshman Jhula (450 feet long suspension bridge), Ram Jhula, Bharat temple, Swargashram temple, Geeta Bhawan temple and various other temples and Ashrams. Also take an excursion to Nilkantha Mahadev temple (12 KMS away from the town) – it is located at a height of approx 5000 feet). From here one can have a spectacular view of the area. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 03 - Rishikesh-Almora (10 HRS)
After having breakfast leave Rishikesh for Almora. In the evening arrive at Almora and check in to the hotel.
Day 04 - Almora-Munsyari (2133 meters)
Today the road journey would be incredible by the wooded hilly areas having fabulous views of the mountains. Arrive at Munsyari and check in to the camp.
Day 05 - Munsyari-Lilam (1830 meters)
In the morning drive half an hour and meet to the mixed horse’s team. Today follow upstream the Gauri River Ganga and trek down to 1500 meters. Later climb softly towards the camp and have lunch in Lilam which is located by hillside. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 06 - Lilam-Bugdiar (2500 meters)
In the morning complete the formalities at Indo-Tibet Border Police checkpoint and climb through the broad and nicely made track which shows the recent good relation of India & China and the border is opened for the limited business. Stay overnight at the tent.
Day 07 - Bugdiar-Raillkot (3000 meters)
Today, trek to Raillkot. In spring months, this track is full of shepherds and the snow clad bridges. View the first time the snow covered peaks and cross by the shrines towards the gods of mountain top. After climbing for three hours see an apparently insane track located highly. From this trail view the peaks at 7000 meters and have the lunch. Now walk through flood mixed paths and visit a fort located on hilltop at Rialkot. Stay overnight at the camp.
Day 08 - Raillkot-Pachu (3750 meters)
In the morning walk to Martoli and further trek Pachu valley. On the entrance of Pachu Gad there is a lesser covered valley that has a view of Nanda Devi and Tirsul mountains. Stay in the camp located at the square of the village under the house of the headman. You may see here the Nanda Devi’s images carved on the doors. Few homes have pretty carved doors of wooden, the windows frame and the cautiously walled field under are abandoned. Stay overnight at the camp.
Day 09 - Pachu-Base Camp (4300 Meters)
Today the track will go to Pachu Gad having the superb views of Nanda Devi and Nanda Devi East. Our target is a meadow’s series under the snow peaks. The sunsets out here would be incredible. Stay overnight at the camp.
Day 10 - Base Camp-Milam
Today return back to Milam. Stay overnight at the camp.
Day 11 - Milam (3500 meters)-Milam Glacier-Milam
Today take a day return excursion of Milam Glacier (4100 meters). Here would be the outstanding view of the spotless ice exposed by wreckage during the trekking tours that goes by the Milam Glacier’s left bank. Stay overnight at the camp.
Day 12 - Milam-Bugdiar (2500 meters)
Today, trek far from Tibet border towards the humid gorge. Stay overnight at the camp.
Day 13 - Bugdiar-Munsiari (2133 meters)
This would be the very long and real day during this trek and see the cold beer & the hot showers. Stay overnight at the camp.
Day 14 - Munsyari-Almora
After having breakfast, travel back to Almora. Arrive and check in to the hotel.
Day 15 - Almora-Rishikesh
From Almora, transfer to Rishikesh. On arrival at Rishikesh, check in to the hotel.
Day 16 - Rishikesh-Haridwar-Delhi-Departure
In time, transfer to the Haridwar railway station to board the train to Delhi. Arrive at Delhi, have dinner at one of the many famous restaurants, later transfer to the international airport to connect the flight back to the onward destination. The tour ends.