Midui Glacier

[2] The glacier is notable for its dramatic 800-meter icefall, characterized by steep slopes ranging from 45° to 70°, and terminates at a moraine lake situated at 2,800 meters elevation.

[3][4][5][2] Ecologically, Midui Glacier supports a transitional ecosystem that includes alpine meadows, coniferous forests dominated by spruce and fir, and dense rhododendron thickets.

It serves as a critical habitat for endangered species such as the snow leopard (Panthera uncia) and Himalayan blue sheep (Pseudois nayaur).

[6][7][8] The glacier holds significant spiritual value for local Monpa communities,[9] who refer to it as Lhamo Yutso (Goddess Lake).

Tourism is regulated, with over 30,000 visitors annually, while restricted zones preserve ice cores dating back 1,500 years.

Midui Glacier
Midui Glacier