Pindari Glacier vs Milam Glacier
Pick Pindari Glacier for
tight budgets, camping, an easier walk, fewer days
Pick Milam Glacier for
peace and quiet, a real challenge, fewer people
| Pindari Glacier | Milam Glacier | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Song, Bageshwar | Uttarakhand, Munsiyari, Pithoragarh |
| Highest point | 3,900 m | 3,500 m |
| Difficulty | Moderate | Difficult |
| Trek distance | about 90 km | about 120 km |
| Days on the ground | 8–9 | 10–12 |
| Best months | Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct | May, Jun, Sep, Oct |
| Snow likely | Jan, Feb | Jan, Feb, Mar |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Quiet |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,600 | about ₹2,500 |
| Gateway | Kathgodam | Kathgodam |
| With kids | Not advised | Not advised |
| With seniors | Not advised | Not advised |
| Permits | Forest permit at Song; check current fee. | Inner Line Permit for the Milam side — check current ITBP requirements. |
Pindari Glacier: 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