 Located in the Pithoragarh district on the Indo-Tibetan border at an altitude of 4267 mts is the 16 kms long Milam Glacier. Spread over 37 sq kms and surrounded by 52 high peaks, the trek to the Milam Glacier, which, takes you through some of the remotest areas offers one of the most breathtaking and panoramic views of the Panchachuli, Nanda Devi and the peaks of Nepal. Passing through the vibrant valleys of the Gori Ganga and the high alpine meadows, one cannot resist admiring the impressive waterfalls and forests of rhododendron, conifers, chestnut and bamboo.
Day 1: Munsiyari-Lilam (1852mts/ 5hrs)
We began our 16 km trek to Lilam from Munsiyari -the place of snows. Night halt at Lilam.
Day 2: Lilam - Bogdyar. (2450mts /5 hrs)
From Lilam, we begin our 16km trek to Bogdyar. Night halt at Bogdyar
Day 3: Bogdyar – Rilkot (3200mts/4 hrs)
Leave Bogdyar for Rilkot which is a 12 km trek through picturesque surroundings. Enroute we can divert to the Laspa village and further to northern glacier of Nandakot Rilkot village situated above the river and visit ruins of old Rilkot .Night halt Rilkot.
Day 4: Rilkot - Milam Village. (3434mts/ 5hrs)
After breakfast, we trek 15 km to Milam Village (11,200 feet) from Rilkot. On the way we can see the Martoli peak, the Eastern and main peaks of Nanda Devi Sanctuary and the Har Deval peak. We halt for the night at the village.
 Day 5: Milam Glacier
Early morning we trek 3km through scenic surrounding to the Milam Glacier. The glacier originates from the slope of Kohli and Trishul peaks and acts as the source of the Gori Ganga River which, originates from the south of Milam Glacier. We return to the village in the afternoon/evening and halt for the night at the village.
Day 6: Milam Village - Barfu Village
We trek 8 km. to Barfu village. Spend the day with the locals and halt for the night.
Day 7: Barfu Village - Bogdyar.
From Barfu, we trek 19 km to Bogdyar where we halt for the night.
Day 8: Bogdyar - Lilam
From Bogdyar, we trek back 16 km to Lilam and halt.
Day 9: Lilam - Munsiyari
We begin our final 16km trek from Lilam to Munsiyari. Night halt at Munsiyari.
Legend has it that the setting sun reflecting off these peaks, as viewed from Munsiyari, represents the last meal cooked by the Pandavas, heroes of the Indian epic-Mahabharata, before they ascended to heaven. The five peaks of the group represent their Chulas or cooking hearths, hence the name Panchchuli.
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