Overview
The people of Johar, as the Milam valley is locally known, were traders whose caravans crossed from India into Tibet by the high passes of Unta Dhura and Kungribhingri La. Once the trading season was over the entire population of Milam and the surrounding areas migrated to Munsyari or lower during winter. Trade stopped with the Indo-China conflict of 1962 and these once prosperous villages are now deserted. However the trail still exists, linking the villages . Munsyari is the starting point of Milam Glacier Trek.Milam Glacier is about 28 km long, biggest glacier of the Kumaon, Uttarakhand. It originates from the slope of Kohli and Trishul peaks and situated on the south facing slope of the main Himalayan range. Milam Village which is located near the glacier is one of the highest villages in the Himalayan range.The other destination of the trek which is Nanda Devi East Base Camp is the closest an admirer of the Himalayas can get to witnessing the beauty of the sister peaks - Nanda Devi and Nanda Devi East - standing in the centre of a ring of peaks – majestic and aloof.
Brief ITINERARY
Day-1
Munsiyari to Lilam
Day-2
Lilam to Bugdiyar
Day-3
Bugdiyar to Rilkot
Day-4
Rilkot to Ganagar.
Day-5
Ganagar to Base Nanda Devi east.
Day-6
Base camp.
Day-7
Base camp to Milam
Day-8
Milam- Milam Glacier- milam
Day-9
Milam- Munsyari
Day-10
Munsyari- Kathgodam
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day-1
Munsiyari to Lilam
Steep descent to Jimighat next to the Gori Ganga River. Then a steady three hour walk upwards along the true right of the valley to Lilam .
Day-2
Lilam to Bugdiyar
15 km trek, 6 hours.Trail climbs up a ridge through a gorge passing through mixed forests of conifer and bamboo and crossing waterfalls and snow bridges to reach Bugdiyar.
Day-3
Bugdiyar to Rilkot
13 km, 5 to 6 hours.Trail is alongside Gori Ganga river through narrow gorges and then a steady climb up to Rilkot.
Day-4
Rilkot to Ganagar.
12 Km, 5-6 hours. We follow the trail that ascend to the sparsely inhabited village of Martoli, where we watch our first glimpse of Nanda devi east. Overnight in tents.
Day-5
Ganagar to Base Nanda Devi east.
4 hours .the narrow trails climb steadily through small stretches of rhododendron, juniper and birch forest offering the view of main nanda devi.As we pass by the peak of Nanda Bhanger (5900) the valley opens up to reveal beautiful, lush alpine meadows. A beautiful campsite lies within a few distance of the foot of Nanda Devi
Day-6
Base camp.
A full day rest and exploration aound the stunning campsite.
Day-7
Base camp to Milam
After Breakfast at 9 we start trek to Pachhu and clross Gori river.Overnigh in Tents in Mlam
Day-8
Milam- Milam Glacier- milam
After breakfast we start trek to Milam glacier. The trail leads us to several morains and glacier, surrounded by peaks like Trishuli and Hardeol. Afterwards we trek back to Milam
Day-9
Milam- Munsyari
Trek back to reach Munsyari. Stay in Rilkot on 9th day, in Bugdyar on 10th day and in Munsyari on 11th day.
Day-10
Munsyari- Kathgodam
Morning after breakfast drive (275 kms) from Munsyar to Kathgodam via town of Almora.
Cost Terms
COSTS INCLUDES
All transfers in shared taxi right from PICKUP POINTS to DROP POINTS
Permits and Entrance fees.
Accommodation in tents on share basis during trekking.
All meals, { from BASE CAMP to BASE CAMP} Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Tea, Coffee, Sneaks, Soup, Dinner, after dinner hot Chocolate, lemon tea. etc!
All camping gear including tents and sleeping mattress. Liner,Kitchen tent, Dining tent and toilet tent.
Good Experience Hindi/ English guide, cooks and porters, mules.
Insurance of Black Mount Climb staff.
COSTS EXCLUDES
Personal Insurance.
Personal toiletry Items
Personal Medicine kit
Meals during transit.
Charges of mules/poerters carrying extra luggage. (Rs 300/per bag payable to Black Mount Climb Personnel at the base camp )
PAYMENT POLICY:
A) 46 days or more before date of departure: 25% of total cost.
B) 31- 45 days before date of departure: 50% of total cost.
C) 30 days before date of departure: 100% of total cost.
IMPORTANT: The booking stands liable to be cancelled if 100% payment is not received less than 30 days before date of departure.
REFUNDS:
No refund (Partial or otherwise) will be made if you voluntarily leave or drop out of a trip for any season after the trip has begun. No refunds will be made for any accommodation, transportation, sightseeing, meals or services not utilized.
In case, Black Mount Climb cancels the trip due to unforeseen circumstances/climatic emergencies it would be happy to suggest an alternative trip/dates. You shall be notified of same. You may accept the alternate trip suggestion, voucher (with one year redeemable limitation) or request another trip of your choice. The difference in cost, if applicable, will have to be borne by you. Black Mount Climb shall, under no circumstances, be liable for any additional costs, credit card charges, TAC(s), travel arrangements including but not limited to flight cancellation, railway, hotel, visas costs, onward arrangements coinciding with this trip etc. Refunds in such a scenario will happen as per our cancellation policy.
*Refunds are not possible for any missed or unused services including voluntary / involuntary termination of tour on account of sickness, death of a family member, late arrival on the tour etc.*
*Black Mount Climb is also not liable to pay any compensation for any loss arising as a consequence of trip curtailment, alteration, extension or cancellation due to any reasons. However, you expressly agree that, in any event, the maximum liability of Black Mount Climb will be limited to the trip cost paid to Black Mount Climb.
Black Mount Climb must receive notification of cancellation in writing. At the time we receive your written cancellation, refunds based on the total fare are as follows:
CANCELLATION POLICY
For the cancellation of trek services due to any avoidable / unavoidable reasons, we must be notified of the same in writing
*CANCELLATION CHARGES PER PERSON
a) 30 days or more before the departure date: 25% of the total cost.
b) 29 - 20 days before the departure date: 50% of total cost.
c) Less than 20 days before the departure day: 100% of the total cost.
d) Cancellation less than 10 days to the start of the trek: Transfer your trek (same trek, same batch) to your friend. No cash refund.
*IF WE CHANGE OR CANCEL YOUR HOLIDAY
We do plan the arrangements in advance. It is unlikely that we will have to make any changes to your travel arrangements.
Occasionally, we may have to make changes and we reserve the right to do so at any time. If there are any changes, we will advise you of them at the earliest possible date. We also reserve the right under any circumstances to cancel you travel arrangements by assigning reasons to you.
If we are unable to provide the booked travel arrangements due to reasons beyond control ( e.g. bad weather, insufficient bookings) we shall first try to offer alternative dates for the tour if the tour has'nt already commenced. If the alternate arrangement does not suit you, we will refund the amount in full.
NOTE:-
1)- Change of trek batch is dependent on the availability of seats in the batch.2)- In case of transferring a trek to a friend, he/ she should satisfy all the mandatory requirements put forward by Black Mount Climb.
3)- Black Mount Climb holds the right to change/cancel the policies, without prior notice.
Cancellation is processed only by email intimation. Please email any cancellation requests to :- info@blackmountclimb.com or call us @ +91-99976 53383, 94117 96880 Itineraries are based on information available at the time of planning and are subject to change. "Black Mount Climb" reserves the right to change expedition dates, people or itineraries as conditions warrant. If a trip must be delayed or the itinerary changed due to bad weather, road conditions, transportation delays, government intervention, airline schedules, sickness, or other contingency for which Black Mount Climb or its agents cannot make provision, the cost of delays and/or other changes are the responsibility of the participant. Black Mount Climb reserves the right to decline, or accept, any individual as a trip member for any reason whatsoever.
Please Note
*Written cancellation will be accepted on working days (only). Any cancellation sent on a Sunday or any National Holiday(s), will be considered on the next official working day.
*In the event of any cancellation(s) after trip commencement, there will be no refunds and any costs incurred due to this cancellation will be borne by you.
Irrespective of when a trip is booked, the above condition will hold true.
How to Reach
By Air :-
Jolly Grant Airport is the airport serving Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India, located about 48 km from the Haridwar. There is a daily flight from Delhi for Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.
By Train:-
From Delhi -DDN NZM AC EXPRESS (2205).
From Kolkata- Doon Express (13009)
From Mumbai- Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India Express (19019)
From Chennai- Dehardun express (12687)
By Road:-
By road, Haridwar is well connected with major destinations of the country.
NH72 connects Haridwar to Nahan (125 km) to the north-west, and thereon to Panchkula, Chandi-garh and Shimla.
NH 72 terminates at Dehardun, which is at 54km from Haridwar.
Haridwar is located at a distance of 235 km from Delhi.
NH72A links Haridwar to NH58 at Roorkee (35 km) and thereon south to Meerut (170 km) and Delhi (235 km).
There is regular bus service from Delhi for Haridwar from Delhi's ISBT Kashmere Gate
Black Mount Climb GUIDELINES
DO’S AND DON’TS ON A TREK
1.Alcohols or any other intoxicating products "STRICTLY PROHIBHITED" during the trek.
2.Always pay heed to the trek guides or instructors.
3.Try not to leave the group under any circumstances.
4.Avoid trekking during the nights as it is extremely dangerous.
5.Avoid using earphones as that might hinder your hearing.
6.Do not participate or encourage littering of the places in any form.
7.While visiting the local villages and tourist sites, obey the local guidelines and instructions.
8.Do not harm or interrupt the local sentiments of the places.
IMPORTANT:
Your safety is of paramount concern while travelling with Black Mount Climb.
Please note that your leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of
the itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns.
Since adventure entails travelling in remote mountainous regions, we cannot guarantee that we will not deviate from it. Weather conditions, health condition of a group
member, unexpected natural disasters, etc., can all contribute to changes in the itinerary. The leader will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if required
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