Detailed Route
Traill's Pass Expedition Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps
Connects the Pindari Valley to the Milam Valley over a highly volatile glaciated saddle.
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Duration
15 Days
Total Distance
65 KM
Max Altitude
17,400 FT
Trek Type
linear
Altitude Profile
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Points show end-of-day camp altitude. Summit days show peak altitude reached.
Permits Required Before You Go
Permit Cost
Foreigner Process
Expedition clearance from IMF Delhi required. Very complex.
Nearest Embassy Hub
New Delhi
One-Way Traverse Logistics
Day by Day Breakdown
Drive Kathgodam to Loharkhet
Long drive into the Kumaon Himalayas to the start of the Pindari glacier trail.
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Trek Loharkhet to Dhakuri
Steep climb through oak forests to the Dhakuri pass.
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Trek Dhakuri to Khati
Descent into the Pindar valley to reach Khati village.
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Trek Khati to Dwali
Follow the Pindar river upstream.
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Trek Dwali to Phurkia
Short climb leaving the tree line behind.
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Trek Phurkia to Pindari Base Camp
Reach the snout of the Pindari glacier.
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Acclimatization & Load Ferry to ABC
Crucial day. Ferry loads up the glacier and return to sleep low.
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Move to Advanced Base Camp (ABC)
Move camp onto the glacier.
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Trek ABC to Traill's Pass Base Camp
Navigate the heavily crevassed icefall to the base of the pass.
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Rope Fixing & Route Opening
Guides fix ropes on the steep approach.
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Pass Day: BC to Traill's Pass to Lawan BC
The monstrous 70-degree ice wall descent requires absolute focus and fixed ropes.
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Reserve Day for Bad Weather
Buffer day in case of whiteouts on the pass.
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Trek Lawan BC to Martoli
Descend the Lawan valley to the abandoned village.
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Trek Martoli to Bugdiyar
Follow the Gori Ganga river downstream.
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Trek Bugdiyar to Munsiyari
Final trek to the roadhead.
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Trek Extensions & Add-ons
Nanda Devi East Base Camp Detour
+2 DaysAfter descending into Lawan, push slightly up the adjacent valley to view the Nanda Devi East base camp before turning towards Milam.
Camp-by-Camp Details
Start Town
Navigation & Route Data
No GPX track available — route navigation is guide-dependent.
Critical Navigation Notes
No trail over the pass. Complete mountaineering.
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This encyclopedia entry for Traill's Pass Expedition is curated from a mix of public survey records, first-hand climber accounts, and official permit logs. However, mountains are dynamic. If you have been on this route recently and noticed a change in terrain, water availability, or local regulations, we want to hear from you.
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Last Verified: May 2026
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