
Ralam Glacier is an enchanting Himalayan glacier idyllically situated in Munsiyari 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 Upper Ralam and Lower Ralam. Also, there are three pristine glaciers which meet Ralam glacier namely Kalabaland, Sutela and Yangchar. The length of Ralam glacier from Munsiyari is about 15 km.
Munsiyari (2150 mts) – Chilamdhar (2150 mts) – Paton (2160 mts) – Lungrani (2280 mts) – Killadum (3290 mts) – Ralam (3640 mts) – Yankchar Pass Base Camp (3750 mts) – Yankchar Pass ABC (4360 mts) – Yankchar Dhura Pass (4700 mts) – Ralam Pass ABC (5150 mts) – Ralam Dhura Pass (5630 mts) - Nipchukang Glacier (4350 mts) – Dantu (3440 mts) – Nagling (2930 mts) – Munsiyari (2150 mts)
Best time to visit Ralam Dhura Pass Trek: The best time to visit Ralam Dhura Pass is during the months of April – June and September – November. The weather at this time is pleasant for high-altitude treks.
As the journey from Delhi to Munsiyari is a long one, you’ll spend the day/evening resting and basking in the beautiful atmosphere of Munsiyari.
Get permits in Munsiyar and start your journey after a healthy breakfast, after which you’ll leave for Chilamdhar in vehicle. Chilamdhar is the starting point of the trek and the 7 km is an easy one. Paton Village is the first village that you will come across in this trek.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rajrambha - It is the name of a Himalayan mountain peak, situated in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand state of India. It means 'celestial nymph' (Apsara) in Hindi. This peak is situated south of the Kalabaland Glacier in eastern Kumaun in the Ralam valley. The summit of the peak is 6,537 m. The nearby peaks which form the north-south massif are Suitilla 6,373 m, Chaudhara 6,510 m, and Ngalaphu 6,410 m.
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 Yankchuri Base Camp, you will go through Yankchur Dhurra Pass to reach Ralam Dhurra Base Camp. After a steep climp towards Yankchur Dhurra 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 Dhurra Base Camp.
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.
Tip: You can also extend one day, by trekking to Panchachuli Base Camp as well.
Reach Dharchula from Dantu by road. Stay in Dharchula hotel.
Early morning after breakfast we will leave for Kathgodam/Haldwani. You can continue your journey afterwards to reach your home town.
*Note: Keep at least 2 buffer days in between for acclimatization or non-trekking days due to weather.
Ralam Dhurra Pass is located in Uttarkhand, in the Pithoragarh District of Kumaon Region. It is very close to China-Tibet border and to do this trek one has to reach Munsiyari.
How to reach Ralam Dhura Pass
The trek to Ralam Dhura Pass starts from Munsiyari, a charming hill station in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand. Located 135 km from the town of Pithoragarh at an elevation of about 2,150 m, Munsiyari is well connected to all the major cities of Uttarakhand.
The hikers can rest at the tiny hamlets of Lilam, Panton and Sapa-Odiyar which will come on the way. From Ralam village, the hikers will have to cover a walking distance of 15 km to reach the glacier.
The trek route to Ralam Dhura Pass from Munsiyari is as follows: Munsiyari – Paton Village –Langrani –Ralam Village – Ralam Glacier –Yankchuri Pass –Ralam Pass ABC –Ralam Dhura Pass –Nipakchung Glacier –Dantu –Nagling – Munsiyari
As Ralam Dhula Pass trek is a difficult trek suited only for experienced trekkers and mountaineers, the primary thing that should not be overlooked for this trek is fitness, skill, and experience in trekking.
After these foundational requirements are met, it is important that you carry all the trekking gears and essentials for the trek and take care of yourself throughout the journey.
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