Set at an elevation of 2200 meters above sea level, Munsiyari is a
popular hill station located in the Kumaon Himalayas in the Pithoragarh
district of Uttarakhand. One among the list of newly discovered hill
stations in India, this beautiful destination is stuck right between the
India, China and Nepal borders.
A paradise for nature lovers and photographers, Munsiyari is all around
surrounded by thick green forests. These thick green Himalayan forests
are home to a wide variety of birds and animals like wagtail, whistling
thrush, and hawk cuckoo, falcon and serpent eagle, and leopard, mountain
bear and the musk deer.
The hill station offers a breathtaking view of the snow capped
Himalayan Peaks. Munsiyari is a popular base camp for mountaineers and
glacier trekkers.
There are numerous places of interest near the hill station. Regular
jeep safaris are conducted to places of interest that are located nearby
like Madkote (22km), Baneanani and Jaulijibi (66 km) and Birthi Falls
(31 km). Other attractions include treks to other glaciers such as Milam
and Ralam in which Munsiyari serves as a base camp.
Munsiyari has much to offer to adventure enthusiasts. Some popular
activities that visitors can enjoy at the hill station include river
rafting, trekking and hiking.
Munsiyari
is a little hill station arranged on the foothills of the Himalayan
range in the state of Uttarakhand. This residential community is known
for having the most charming climate in the whole region of Pithoragarh.
Arranged at a height of 2300 m, a part of this hill station is secured
with a thick layer of snow and due to these snow-clad mountains
Munsiyari is often termed as the 'Little Kashmir' of Uttarakhand.
Munsiyari is a paradise for skiing and trekking lovers. Munsiyari
additionally attracts a huge number of people due to its rich flora and
fauna found here. If you are planning a trip to this paradise of
Uttarakhand, here are the best 14 places to visit in Munsiyari that you
must visit during your trip.
Explore the Top Places to see in Munsiyari
1 Birthi Falls
It is a picturesque cascading waterfall surrounded with verdant colors.
Birthi Falls is falling down from 126mts of height. It is an ideal spot
for tea and lunch breaks. It is located 35kms before Munsiyari.
Exploration Time:
2 Hours
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35 kms / 1 hr 9 min
Fun, Photography
2 Darkot
Darkot
is a small picturesque hamlet situated 6kms from Munsiyari on Madkot
road. If you are discerning shopper then do buy pashima, shawls and
sheep wool blankets from here. The old artistic houses of Darkot
represent the rich culture and creativity of the people of Kumaon.
Exploration Time:
2 Hours
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6.8 kms / 19 mins
Fun, sightseeing
3 Thamari Kund
It is a ravishing natural lake surrounded by alpine trees and paper trees. Musk Deer can be easily spotted at this place...
Exploration Time:
2 Hour
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10 Kms
Sightseeing , Photography
4 Nanda Devi Temple
An
easy 3km stimulating trek from Munsiyari will take you to Nanda Devi
Temple. This sacred shrine holds immense importance amongst the local
people o Munsiyari..
Exploration Time:
30 min
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1.4 kms
Religious, Photography
5 Maheshwari Kund
It
is also known as Mehsar Kund by the locales. According to myths and
legends a Yaksha used to like in this small lake. The Yaksha fell in
love with the Sarpancha's daughter. Angry sarpanch and other peoples of
the village dried the lake to avenge upon him. Yaksha cursed the village
after this incident and Munsiyari suffered with drought for a long time
until they came to to him and apologized.
Exploration Time:
2 Hours
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10 kms
Photography, Sightseeing
6 Betulidhar
Betulidhar
is a large garden full of Rhododendrons. It is an ideal skiing slope in
winters. The sunrise and sunsets of Betulidhar showcases beautiful hues
of nature..
Exploration Time:
1 Hours
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9.6 kms / 24 mins
Photgraphy
7 Jauljibi
It
is located 66kms from Munsiyari at a picturesque location. Jauljibi is
located at the confluence of the two important rivers of Kumaon region,
Goriganga River and Kali River. A fair is held at this place in the
month of November which attracts people from different places. The
people of Nepal also visit this place during this fair as the river
holds immense importance for them.
Exploration Time:
2 Hours
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Fun
Sightseeing, Photography
8 Adi Kailash
Milam
Glacier located in Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand near Munsiyari
is one of the popular trekking expeditions in the region. There are many
places to visit see of tourist interest in Munsiyari like: Birthi
Falls, ... Adi Kailash(6191 mts) located in Indian Territory close to
the Indo- Tibetan border ... Milam Glacier Trek is a gateway to explore
the mystiques of Uttarakhand.
Exploration Time:
1 Hours
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Fun
Photography
9 Dandeshwar Temple
Situated
slightly upstream from the Jageshwar temple complex, the Dandeshwar
temple complex is in a dilapidated condition. The stone lingam is a
natural rock, and, unlike the lingams of the Jageshwar complex, is not
carved.The Dandeshwar temple complex is in a dilapidated condition.
Exploration Time:
1 Hours
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Religious
Photography
10 Kalamuni Temple
Kalamuni
Temple is a sight seeing place about 10 km from Munshiyari. Apart from
temple, the view of Himlayas from Kalmuni Top is gorgeous. On the way to
Munsiyari one has to cross this pass which is 9500 feet and temple of
goddess Kali Maa the temple is very good to visit where we saw Naga
sadhu's and statue of founder Maharaj.This place is very cold .
Exploration Time:
2 Hours
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14.8 kms / 30 mins
Fun, Religious
11 Khalia Top
Khalia
Top trek is an easy trek and considered best beginners’ trek. Khalia
trek provides you an opportunity to experience the Himalayan flora,
fauna & pristine Himalayan outdoors. Located near small town of
Munsiyari in Pithoragarh district of (Kumaon region) Uttarakhand.
Exploration Time:
2 Hours
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8 kms
Fun, Sightseeing
12 Milam Glacier
Milam
Glacier is about 28 km long, biggest glacier of the Kumaun,
Uttarakhand. It originates from the slope of Kohli and Trishuli peaks
and situated on the south facing slope of the main Himalayan range.
Milam Village which is located near the glacier is one of the highest
villages in the Himalayan range..
Exploration Time:
2 Hours
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Fun
Photography
13 Namik Glacier
Located
on the Kumaon Himalayas at an altitude of 3,600 mtrs, the Namik Glacier
is the most nostalgic place in the world surrounded by the major peaks
like Nanda Devi (7,848 m), Nanda Kot (6,861 m), and Trishul (7,120 m).
The presence of number of waterfalls and Sulphur springs originating
around this glacier is the most refurbishing attraction of the area..
Ralam
is a beautiful glacier located in Munsiyari tehsil of Pithoragarh
district within Kumaon region of the hill state of Uttarakhand in India.
This magnificent glacier is situated at an elevation of 2, 290 meters
above the sea level near Ralam Dhura at Ralam Khal. Glaciological
features of Ralam are divided into two - Upper Ralam and Lower Ralam.
