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.