Location: This glacier is located in the Kumaon region of Uttaranchal. Surrounding Peaks: Dangthal Surrounding Pass: Kalgudi Bhel Surrounding Trek: Namik Glacier Trek Getting There: By Air:
Nearest Air port is Delhi
By rail:
Nearest railhead for major towns in Kumaon is Kathgodam.
By Road:
Kumaon is well connected with all the major towns of North India by road. From Kathgodam you can hire a jeep to Chaukori which is situated 198 Kms away. Another drive of 98 kms will take you to Munsiyari from Chaukori . Synopsis: Source Of Milam River & Is A Tributary Of The Pindari River
The uppermost catchment of Ramganga east is lesser known and the least travelled region of Kumaon. It is also among the more difficult trekking areas of the higher Himalayas. In one day, one reaches Bala village near the famous Birthi falls on the Thal Munsyari route. On the second day, one can stay at Thala Bugyal.
On the third day before reaching Sudam Khan one has to go through Thal - Thunk, Chafua, Ranthan and Malla Ranthan. On the fourth day after crossing Rahli, Nandakund and the ascent to Rumadhar, the trekker reaches Hiramani glacier. The fifth is the memorable day as one sees the snout of Namik Glacier and the lesser stream coming down from Anargal to meet the main stream, after passing through Jogi Udiyar the ascent of Bhindawali and Penthang.
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