Auli vs Milam Glacier
Pick Auli for
snow, family trips, first-timers, an easier walk, fewer days
Pick Milam Glacier for
peace and quiet, nature, adventure, fewer people, a smaller budget
| Auli | Milam Glacier | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Joshimath, Chamoli | Uttarakhand, Munsiyari, Pithoragarh |
| Highest point | 3,050 m | 3,500 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Difficult |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | about 120 km |
| Days on the ground | 4–5 | 10–12 |
| Best months | Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov | May, Jun, Sep, Oct |
| Snow likely | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | Jan, Feb, Mar |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Quiet |
| Daily spend | about ₹3,500 | about ₹2,500 |
| Gateway | Dehradun / Rishikesh | Kathgodam |
| With kids | Great | Not advised |
| With seniors | Good | Not advised |
| Permits | None. | Inner Line Permit for the Milam side — check current ITBP requirements. |
Auli: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Milam Glacier: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely