Overview
The Milam Glacier trek follows the roaring Gori Ganga river through one of the most dramatic gorges in the Indian Himalaya, tracing the old Indo-Tibetan salt trade route to the once-prosperous village of Milam. The trail passes waterfalls, hanging villages, and the abandoned stone houses of the Johar valley before opening out beneath the east face of Nanda Devi. At the glacier snout, the scale of the ice and the amphitheatre of peaks — Hardeol, Trishuli, Nanda Gond — is unforgettable.
Highlights
- Historic Johar valley trade route villages — Lilam, Bogudiyar, Martoli, Milam
- Gori Ganga gorge with towering waterfalls
- Views of Nanda Devi East, Hardeol and Trishuli
- Milam Glacier snout at ~13,450 ft
- Rich Bhotiya culture and heritage homestays
Indicative Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive Munsiyari (7,200 ft) — acclimatization walk, trek briefing
Day 2
Munsiyari → drive to roadhead → trek to Lilam (6,000 ft)
Day 3
Lilam → Bogudiyar (8,200 ft) through the Gori Ganga gorge
Day 4
Bogudiyar → Martoli / Railkot (11,000 ft)
Day 5
Martoli → Milam village (11,500 ft) — explore heritage village
Day 6
Milam → Milam Glacier zero point (13,450 ft) → back to Milam
Day 7
Milam → Bogudiyar
Day 8
Bogudiyar → Lilam → roadhead → Munsiyari — trek ends
Itinerary is indicative and weather-dependent; the final route and stays are confirmed at booking. All our treks include local guides, permits, meals and accommodation as per plan.