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Johar Valley Expedition

4x4 / Off-Road · Munsiyari to Milam

Johar Valley Expedition

By 4x4 up the old trade road

Duration
6 – 7 days ex Munsiyari
Difficulty
Moderate — rough roads
Start point
Munsiyari

01 · Overview

About this expedition

The road into the Johar valley is one of the newest in the Himalaya, pushed up the Gori Ganga gorge towards Milam along a route traders once walked for weeks. Driving it is an adventure in itself — cliffs, waterfalls, river crossings and constantly changing surfaces.

Photographs from Johar Valley Expedition

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02 · Highlights

Highlights

  • 01A 4x4 drive up the Gori Ganga gorge
  • 02The old Johari villages of Martoli and Milam
  • 03Walks to the Milam glacier where the road ends
  • 04Experienced mountain drivers and local guides
  • 05Camps and homestays along the route

Included

What is included

  • 4x4 vehicles with experienced drivers
  • Local guide from the valley
  • Camps and homestays
  • All meals in the valley
  • Inner Line Permit assistance

Before you go

Good to know

  1. 01

    Road conditions change every season. We confirm the plan against the latest reports.

  2. 02

    Expect long, bumpy days — not suitable for travellers with back problems.

  3. 03

    Johar is a border area with ITBP checkposts — carry government photo ID. We confirm the current permit rules before you travel.

  4. 04

    A day-by-day plan is shared once we confirm your dates.

Enquire

Ask us about Johar Valley Expedition.

Tell us your dates and who is travelling. We will confirm availability and send the details and an indicative cost — usually within a working day, and always before you pay anything.

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We reply within one working day. No spam, and we never share your details.

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