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Munsiyari vs Milam Glacier

Pick Munsiyari for

photography, tight budgets, road trips, an easier walk, fewer days

Pick Milam Glacier for

adventure, a real challenge

Munsiyari compared with Milam Glacier
MunsiyariMilam Glacier
RegionUttarakhand, Pithoragarh, KumaonUttarakhand, Munsiyari, Pithoragarh
Highest point3,500 m3,500 m
DifficultyEasyDifficult
Trek distanceNo trek neededabout 120 km
Days on the ground5–710–12
Best monthsMar, Apr, May, Oct, NovMay, Jun, Sep, Oct
Snow likelyJan, FebJan, Feb, Mar
Crowds in seasonQuietQuiet
Daily spendabout ₹2,200about ₹2,500
GatewayKathgodamKathgodam
With kidsGoodNot advised
With seniorsGoodNot advised
PermitsNone for Indian citizens (Milam-side treks need permits).Inner Line Permit for the Milam side — check current ITBP requirements.

Munsiyari: when to go

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BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely

Milam Glacier: when to go

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BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
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