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Ralam valley and Glacier is situated in North East of Pithoragarh District. It is an enchanting Himalayan glacier locally situated in Munsiyari border tehsil of Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand. It lies on the foothills of the Great Himalayas. The glacier is located near Ralam Dhura at Ralam Khal in Kumaon region. Ralam glacier is perched at an altitude of 2,290 metres about 7,510 feet above sea level. This glacier is divided into two parts namely higher Ralam and Lower Ralam. Also, there are three glaciers which meet Ralam glacier Kalabaland, Sujtela and Yangchar. The length of Ralam glacier from Munsiyari is about 45 km. For more details and bookings
On arrival at IGI airport welcome by Himalyan Trek’s representative. Brief the programme and continue to Railway station board train to Kathgodam over night.
Morning at 06:00 am arrival at Kathgodam train station our taxi will be waiting for your team to receive. This is the gateway to the Kumoun Mountains. We will take breakfast enroute in a restaurant and continue after that to Binsar Hotel a nice location for the mountain view point. (B)
After early breakfast we drive for 6-8 hrs. to reach Munsyari with beautiful glimps of Mountain views. Lunch enroute in a local restaurant. Reach Munsiyari
After the official dialogue of Himalyan Treks no one need permits in Munsiyar and start your journey after a breakfast, after which you’ll leave for Lilam in vehicle. Below the Lilam village is the starting point of the trek and the 3 km is an easy one. Paton Village is the first village that you will come across in this trek. (B/L/D)
With the enchanting Ralam River flowing alongside it, Lungraini/Lungrani is a beautiful location where you will meet the villagers of the valley going about with their daily activities. (B/L/D)
With an altitude gain of about 1,000 m, trek from Lungraini to Killadum/Kilatham will be the most challenging one so far. You’ll come across beautiful Himalayan flora and fauna and plenty of green vegetation here. (B/L/D)
The serene Ralam Village is a mesmerizing village which remains covered in snow during winters. This is the last village in the trek and people migrate to the lower regions of Paton village during winters to escape the heavy snow. Camping in Ralam Village is one of the highlights of this trek with the snow-covered peaks gently peeking through the soothing landscape. (B/L/D)
The 15 km long Ralam Glacier is one of the main Himalayan glaciers situated in Uttarakhand. The enchanting view of Ralam Glacier where three other glaciers, Kalabakand, Sutela, and Yangchar meet is totally captivating. Many trekkers undertake a short version of Ralam Dhura Pass trek where they trek till Ralam Glacier and then return back. Discover more Chaudhara Nagni dhura trekking, Panchachuli base camp darma Valley. Overnight in the tent. (B/L/D)
The climb to Yankchuri base camp is very steep and you must ensure that you are taking enough food and protecting yourself well. From here, you will see spectacular views of the mountain peaks of Danghtal, Nanda Bhanar, Nandakot, and Kuchela Dhura.
From Yanchari Base Camp, you will go through Yankchur Dhurra Pass to reach Ralam Dhura Base Camp. After a steep climp towards Yankchuri Dhura Pass, you’ll have to descent towards Yankchuri Glacier. The mountain peaks of Nanda Devi, Nanda Kot, Chiring We, Burphu Dhura, Kuchela Dhura, among others look spellbinding from the top of the pass. After numerous ascents and descents, you’ll finally reach Ralam Dhura
After trekking to Ralam Dhurra Pass, rejoice in the successful completion of reaching the summit and start the 10 km descent to Nipakchung Valley. Camp at Nipaakchung meadows.
You begin your return journey by descending to Dantu Village. Dantu Village is an attractive hamlet with the imposing Panchachuli peaks in the background. After reaching Dantu Village, you can choose to explore the nearby regions. Night stay in Dantu Village.
Reach Dharchula from Dantu by road. Stay in Dharchula hote
Morning early morning drive to Kathgodam railway station Breakfast and lunch enroute . overnight train to Delhi.