Milam Glacier in Munsiyari, Uttarakhand

Milam Glacier is a famous glacier located in Munsiyari of Pithoragarh district. Milam Glacier is the largest glacier of the Kumaon area of Uttarakhand state. This glacier is situated at an altitude of about 5,500 meters above sea level. This glacier is the main source of the river Gori Ganga. This glacier is on the slope towards the south of the Himalayan range. The journey of here was closed in the year 1962, which was later reopened in the year 1994. Milam village is situated near this glacier. Millim glacier trek has to go through many villages, green alpine meadows, dense forests and rocks. This is an ideal place for trekking lovers and nature lovers. Lilam village is about 11 km from Munsiyari. Bugadyar is about 15 km away from this village, where is the police post of India-Tibet. From here, the trekkers who go to the Milam glacier are do registration. Milam Glacier Trek is one of the popular trekking places of Uttarakhand state.

How To Reach Milam Glacier

By Air

The nearest airport of Munsiyari is Pantnagar, which is about 312 km from Munsiyari.

By Rail

The nearest railway station of Munsiyari is Tanakpur, which is about 276 km from Munsiyari.

By Road

Milam Glacier is located at a distance of about 58 km from Munsiyari. A trek of 58 km of Millam Glacier will start from Munsiyari.

Best Time To Visit

The journey of Milam Glacier can be done throughout the year, but the best time to visit here is between the months of September to November and March to May. Travelling here in these months is the best and enjoyable. During the winter season, the weather of here is cold. Due to snowfall on the surrounding hills in the winter season, the temperature of here goes down very much. Due to heavy rains in the rainy season, it is a bit difficult to travel of here because of heavy rains threatening landslides.