Pithoragarh district
Munsyari
Face to face with the Panchachuli peaks
Altitude2,200 m
From Nainital275 km
Best timeMarch–June & September–November
A remote hamlet on the road to the Milam and Ralam glaciers, Munsyari sits directly beneath the five snow peaks of Panchachuli. It is the base for high-Himalayan treks and one of Kumaon’s most spectacular viewpoints. KumaunRide runs comfortable multi-day taxi trips from Nainital with experienced hill drivers.
Things to do
Panchachuli viewpoint
Sunrise on the five-peaked massif.
Khaliya Top
A meadow trek with 360° Himalayan views.
Birthi Falls
A dramatic roadside waterfall en route.
Tribal Heritage Museum
Local Johari culture and mountaineering history.
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