The little town of Munsiyari is one of the many towns of the Kumaon region that are revisited by travellers for attractive landscape and pleasant climate. The town of Munsiyari is blessed with deific beauteousness and is unspoiled by excess tourism. Located in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, the town is nestled within the Himalayan snow-capped peaks and offers a lot for the weekend traveller. The town is perched at an altitude of 2298mts above the sea level. The word Munsiyari literally means a snowy place, and this place is also known as small Kashmir.
While being in Munsiyari travellers get captivating views of the stunning mountain peaks of the Panchachuli range. This group of five mountains is as the major attraction of the town as they provide magical views to travellers at morning and evening time with changing colors. With the Virgin environs of the valley you get fascinating views of all other mountain ranges as well. Being rich in wide variety of flora and fauna, the town is home to huge number of Pine, Deodar and Rhododendron trees.
High altitude trekkers would also love this town with the availability of many nearby trekking excursions like Ralam, Namik and Milam Glaciers. The place caters to the needs of nature lovers and adventure seekers as well. Due to its location between the India, Nepal and Tibet border, the town was previously a restricted region to travel. However since many years the town has gained significance as a popular tourist destination and the state government is also promoting tourism in the little paradise town.
How To Reach
By Air: Pantnagar is the nearest town till from where you can reach Munsiyari through Buses and taxis available from nearby towns of Haldwani and Kathgodam. The airport is 335 kms away from the town of Munsiyari and connects flights to major Indian cities of India.
By Rail: Kathgodam railway station, which is also the gateway to the Kumaon region, is the nearest railway head to the beautiful town of Munsiyari. The railway station connects the entire Kumaun region with major Indian cities.
By Road: Munsiyari is easily accessible through roads leading to the town through various other towns of Uttarakhand. Buses are available to Haldwani and Kathgodam from Anand Vihar ISBT and from here on one can easily find taxis and buses for Munsiyari.
