If you dream about enjoying your holidays on the backdrop of the exquisitely beautiful Himalayan ranges, then Munsiyari can certainly be the best place to get a splendid holiday experience. Munsiyari, a town of Pithoragarh District, Uttarkhand, India, lies at an altitude of 2298 mts above sea level and this small snow capped Himalayan town is fast emerging as a prominent Himalayan tourist destination . Munsiyari is a favorite tourist destination for its picturesque beauty,snow capped mountain views,skating and trekking excursions. Moreover Goriganga river, on the banksof which the town is situated, also plays significant role in enhancing the beauty of this little picture postcard town.
PANCHCHULI PEAKS AT SUNRISE:A VIEW FROM MUNSIYARI,UTTARAKHAND
Attractions of the Place
Munsiyari is located in Kumaon Himalayas and its truly a paradise on earth for the nature lovers who would get enthralled by the view of morning sun rays hitting the snow capped Himalayas. The forests are enriched with colorful mountain vegetation like Rhododendrons, Pine and Deodar and lots of birds and animals including whistling thrush, wagtail and hawk cuckoo, falcon and serpent eagle, and leopard, mountain bear and the musk deer and many others. Tourists are able to get true essence of nature from this part of the world.
Apart from that Munsiyari allows to get the glimpses of snow capped higher Himalayan peaks, Panchuli quintuplets which looks like five chimneys are among the gorgeous attractions of Munsiyari.
BIRTHI FALLS - MUNSIYARI: A HEAVENLY SIGHT
TO GOPESHWAR, FOLLOWING THE ALAKNANDA, TORTUOUS ROAD AHEAD
SUNSET AT MUNSIYARI, UTTARAKHAND
Most Popular tourist Destinations
- Madkote (22km)
- Baneanani
- Jaulijibi (66 km)
- Birthi Falls
Munsiyari is also popular for the trekers and adventure enthusiasts and serves as the base of Milam, Ralam, and Namik Glaciers.
Dar Kot, a small village, around 6 Km from Munsiyari allows visualizing the 100 year old wooden houses with traditionally carved doors and windows.
Masterji’s Museum and many more places are there to be seen.
Best time to visit
Munsiyari and the natural beauty of surroundings can be best enjoyed during March – June and mid-September – October. Here you can stay at Wayfarer Mountain Resort, Zara Resort and both of these resorts are capable of offering you the best ever services.
ZARA HOTELS,MUNSIYARI
How to reach
Munsiyari is well connected through rail, road and airways from various important destinations. One can easily reach there through road ways from Delhi (612 Km), Nainital (288 Km) and Kathgodam (261 Km). Nearest rail station is Kathgodam and airport is Naini Saini at Pithoragarh.Uttarkhand tourism ministry is promoting Munsiyari to make it a prominent tourist destination of the state.
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