Munsiyari Escape
The Little Kashmir of Kumaon. Five glaciers visible from your guesthouse window.
Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand · 6 days · Groups of 6–12
Highlights
- →Panchchuli peaks (5 summits) — visible from town at dawn in perfect clarity
- →Milam Glacier approach walk — one of the longest glacier trails
- →Khaliya Top (3,500m) — day hike with full Himalayan panorama
- →Birthi Falls — a dramatic 126m waterfall en route
- →Thamri Kund — sacred lake with high-altitude grassland
- →Genuine Kumaoni hospitality — one of the least touristy hill towns
Day-by-day Itinerary
Drive: Kathgodam → Munsiyari
Full day drive through Kumaon. Arrive at dusk. Panchchuli silhouette.
Munsiyari town + Birthi Falls
Rest day. Short drive to Birthi Falls. Afternoon walk around town.
Khaliya Top hike
Full day hike to Khaliya Top at 3,500m. 360° views of Panchchuli, Nanda Devi East, Rajramba.
Milam Glacier Valley walk
Drive to Lilam, walk into the Gori Ganga gorge towards Milam Glacier approach.
Thamri Kund hike
Forest walk to the sacred Thamri lake. Small alpine meadow. Afternoon free in Munsiyari.
Drive: Munsiyari → Kathgodam
Morning departure. Trip ends.
What's included
- ✓All meals Day 1 dinner to Day 6 breakfast
- ✓Guesthouse accommodation throughout
- ✓Local guide for day hikes
- ✓Transport: Kathgodam to Munsiyari and back
- ✓Khaliya Top hike included
Not included
- ✗Personal travel to/from Kathgodam
- ✗Personal expenses
- ✗Travel insurance
FAQs
Is Munsiyari very remote?
It's off the tourist trail but not difficult to reach. The drive is long (9–10 hrs from Kathgodam) but scenic. We handle all logistics.
Logistics
Meeting point
Kathgodam Railway Station, Uttarakhand
Trip ends
Kathgodam Railway Station, Uttarakhand
Minimum age
14 years
Fitness required
Minimal — some day hikes, comfortable pace
Starting from
₹18,500
per person, all inclusive
Next batch: May 2026
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