Munsiyari Travel Guide

The scenic and serene Munsiyari is located at a height of 2,200 m above sea level, in the state of Uttarakhand. A destination unlike others, Munsiyari promises complete rejuvenation for the city bred soul. No rush of tourists, no must-see sights, no exclusive eateries, and no pony rides. This is what makes Munsiyari really special for travellers who come here to enjoy complete peace and comfort. A walk in the woods, an intake of fresh air, a cup of tea at some road side tea stall and views of spectacular sunset over the Panchauli peaks, if this is what you seek for, Munsiyari should be your choice of destination.

A perfect place for adventure seekers, Munsiyari offers a lot of opportunities for sport enthusiasts. Goriganga river bed is about 17 kilometres from Munsiyari and immensely popular for river rafting. Alpine slopes of Betulidhar and Khaliatop offer excellent skiing opportunities. Munsiyari also serves a perfect base for trek to glaciers like Ralam and Milam.

The distance of Munsiyari from most of the major cities of North India is the main reason for why it is still untouched and not so crowded. It is about 10hours drive from Almora and approximately 20 hours drive from Delhi. No surprise, only the serious travellers make it to Munsiyari.
Since, Munsiyari is small compare to other hill stations of the country, therefore, finding a wide choice of place to stay here is simply no. One of the popular accommodation options here is KMVN Tourist Rest House, which can be easily booked from any of the KMVN office located I various cities. Besides that, there is couple of private hotels and few guest houses in Munsiyari to accommodate tourists.

How to reach Munsiyari?

By Bus

About 550 kilometres, Delhi to Munsiyari is really a very long drive. A break journey at Vijaypur is recommended. When planning to travel by a public transport, you can take a bus from Anand Vihar ISBT to Almora and then to Munsiyari. A bus from Pithoragarh, which is about 129 kilometres from Munsiyari, can also be considered.

By Train

Kathgodam, about 319 kilometres, is the nearest rail head to Munsiyari.

Best Time to Visit Munsiyari

March to June and September to October is the best time to visit Munsiyari. Light woolens during summers and heavy woolens in winters are required.