Detailed Route
Milam Glacier – Ralam Traverse Expedition Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps
12-day epic loop from Munsiyari exploring the Johar and Ralam valleys.
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Duration
12 Days
Total Distance
122 KM
Max Altitude
15,305 FT
Trek Type
circuit
Day by Day Breakdown
Drive: Kathgodam to Munsiyari
Long 11-hour drive. View of Panchachuli peaks at sunset.
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Trek: Munsiyari to Lilam
Descent into the Gori Ganga gorge. Warm and humid.
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Trek: Lilam to Bugdiyar
Steep climb through a narrow rock gorge. Vertical trail sections.
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Trek: Bugdiyar to Rilkot
Entry into the high-altitude alpine desert zone. Windy campsite.
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Trek: Rilkot to Milam Village
Passing the ghost village of Martoli. Open alpine flats.
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Exploration: Milam Glacier Snout and Nanda Devi East Base
Reaching the 'Zero Point' of the massive glacier. View of Hardeol peak.
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Trek: Milam to Tola Village
Starting the traverse leg. Tola is a tiny, remote Shauka settlement.
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Trek: Tola to Brij Ganga Dhura Base
Steep ascent into the high ridge country. Cold high camp.
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Pass Crossing: Base to Ralam Village via Brij Ganga Dhura
Crux day. Crossing the 15,300ft pass. Incredible panorama of Johar peaks.
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Trek: Ralam to Lilam
Long descent through the Ralam valley. Meeting the Gori Ganga again.
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Trek: Lilam to Munsiyari
Final climb back to the hub. Hot shower day.
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Drive: Munsiyari to Kathgodam
End of 115km expedition.
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