Overview
Visit the majestic Milam Glacier
Spectacular Himalayan views
Explore ancient Himalayan villages
Diverse landscapes
Photography paradise
Rich Himalayan wildlife
Moderate to challenging trek
A historic long-distance trek up the Johar valley to the mighty Milam Glacier, through dramatic gorges, old trade villages and Panchachuli views.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Kathgodam → Munsiyari Approx. 280 km
★ Highlights: Drive
Long drive to Munsiyari.
◗ Overnight Stay: Munsiyari
Day 2
Munsiyari → Lilam Drive + trek 9 km
★ Highlights: Gorge trail
Drive to Dhapa and trek to Lilam.
◗ Overnight Stay: Lilam
Day 3
Lilam → Bugdiar Trek 11 km
★ Highlights: River gorge
Trek through the Gori Ganga gorge to Bugdiar.
◗ Overnight Stay: Bugdiar
Day 4
Bugdiar → Martoli / Burfu Trek 12 km
★ Highlights: Trade villages
Trek past old Johar villages to Burfu.
◗ Overnight Stay: Burfu
Day 5
Burfu → Milam → Glacier
★ Highlights: Glacier snout
Trek to Milam village and the glacier snout.
◗ Overnight Stay: Milam
Day 6
Milam → Bugdiar Trek 14 km
★ Highlights: Descent
Long descent towards Bugdiar.
◗ Overnight Stay: Bugdiar
Day 7
Bugdiar → Lilam → Munsiyar
★ Highlights: Drive
Trek out and drive to Munsiyari.
◗ Overnight Stay: Munsiyari
Day 8
Munsiyari buffer
★ Highlights: Buffer
Buffer day; Panchachuli views.
◗ Overnight Stay: Munsiyari
Day 9
Munsiyari → Kathgodam Approx. 280 km
★ Highlights: Departure
Long drive back to Kathgodam for departure.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✅ What's Included
- ✓✓ Accommodation in hotels / guesthouses on road sections and tents (twin / triple-sharing) during the trek.
- ✓✓ All meals during the trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and breakfast / dinner on road sections.
- ✓✓ Experienced trek leader, local guide and support staff (cook and helpers).
- ✓✓ Common camping equipment — tents, sleeping bags, mattresses, kitchen and dining gear.
- ✓✓ Forest permits, camping charges and applicable trek fees.
- ✓✓ Surface transfers from the base town to the road-head and back, and all presently applicable taxes.
❌ Not Included
- ✗✗ Air / train fare and travel to / from the base town unless specified.
- ✗✗ Personal trekking gear (shoes, jackets, poles) and personal porter / mule for own bags.
- ✗✗ Meals on road sections other than those mentioned, and personal expenses.
- ✗✗ Emergency evacuation, pony / porter charges beyond common load, and insurance.
- ✗✗ Any cost arising from delays due to weather, landslides or factors beyond control.
- ✗✗ GST as applicable and anything not specified under inclusions.