HikeModerateMax 3,500m
Khaliya Top
Five glaciers, five Panchchuli peaks, and no other trekkers in sight. Munsiyari's crown.
Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand · 3 days · Groups of 6–12
Highlights
- →Panchchuli peaks (5 summits, highest 6,904m) perfectly aligned
- →Milam, Ralam, Namik, Hiraamani, and Yankhar glaciers visible
- →Complete solitude — 10–15 hikers per week maximum
- →Base in Munsiyari — one of Kumaon's finest hill towns
Day-by-day Itinerary
1
Drive: Kathgodam → Munsiyari
Full-day drive through Kumaon. Arrive at dusk.
Altitude: 2,298mStay: Guesthouse
2
Munsiyari → Khaliya Top → Munsiyari
5 km ascent through birch and rhododendron. Top at 3,500m. Panchchuli panorama. Return.
Altitude: 3,500mDistance: 10 kmStay: Guesthouse
3
Drive: Munsiyari → Kathgodam
Morning departure.
Altitude: 560mStay: — departure
What's included
- ✓All meals Day 1 dinner to Day 3 breakfast
- ✓Guesthouse in Munsiyari
- ✓Local guide
- ✓Transport: Kathgodam to Munsiyari and back
Not included
- ✗Personal travel to/from Kathgodam
FAQs
Is the view guaranteed?
In summer (May–June) mornings are almost always clear. By afternoon, clouds may roll in. We start the hike at dawn to catch the view.
Logistics
Meeting point
Kathgodam Railway Station, Uttarakhand
Trip ends
Kathgodam Railway Station, Uttarakhand
Minimum age
14 years
Fitness required
Moderate — 1,200m altitude gain in a single day
Starting from
₹8,500
per person, all inclusive
Next batch: May 2026
Duration3 days
Group size6–12 people
Advance to book₹2,000
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