Milam Glacier vs Munsiyari
Pick Milam Glacier for
adventure, a real challenge
Pick Munsiyari for
photography, tight budgets, road trips, an easier walk, fewer days
| Milam Glacier | Munsiyari | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Munsiyari, Pithoragarh | Uttarakhand, Pithoragarh, Kumaon |
| Highest point | 3,500 m | 3,500 m |
| Difficulty | Difficult | Easy |
| Trek distance | about 120 km | No trek needed |
| Days on the ground | 10–12 | 5–7 |
| Best months | May, Jun, Sep, Oct | Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov |
| Snow likely | Jan, Feb, Mar | Jan, Feb |
| Crowds in season | Quiet | Quiet |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,500 | about ₹2,200 |
| Gateway | Kathgodam | Kathgodam |
| With kids | Not advised | Good |
| With seniors | Not advised | Good |
| Permits | Inner Line Permit for the Milam side — check current ITBP requirements. | None for Indian citizens (Milam-side treks need permits). |
Milam Glacier: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Munsiyari: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely