Milam Glacier
| Milam | |
|---|---|
  Milam Location in India  Milam Milam (India) | |
| Type | Mountain glacier |
| Location | Kumaon Himalayas, Uttarakhand, India |
| Coordinates | 30°29′N 80°6′E / 30.483°N 80.100°E |
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Milam Glacier is a major
Himalaya
.
History
It is located in the
Munsiyari, part of the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, India, about 15 kilometres (9 mi) northeast of Nanda Devi. It ranges in elevation from about 5,500 metres (18,000 ft) to about 3,870 metres (12,700 ft) at its snout.[1] It covers around 37 km2 (14 sq mi) and is 16 km (10 mi) long. Milam glacier was reopened in the year 1994. It was closed in 1962, so it was inaccessible for trekkers and other visitors. It is a popular destination among trekkers now. [2]
The suitable time to visit the glacier is from mid of March to May. Monsoons set in during the month June which herald the menace of landslides and roadblocks.[2]
The trekking for the Milam glacier commences from Munsiyari.[2]
Milam Glacier is situated on the south facing slope of the main Himalayan range. It originates from the eastern slope of
Munsiyari
, further down the Goriganga valley, is the base for the trek to the glacier.
See also
- List of glaciers
- Shauka - Johar
References
- ^ a b Garhwal-Himalaya-Ost, 1:150,000 scale topographic map, prepared in 1992 by Ernst Huber for the Swiss Foundation for Alpine Research, based on maps of the Survey of India.
- ^ a b c http://musetheplace.com/milam-glacier/
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