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Munsiyari, Uttarakhand

Editors' itinerary · Munsiyari

Munsiyari in 3 days: peaks, a ridge walk and a waterfall

3 days / 2 nights · Couples, Friends, Mountains, Peace & calm, Trekking, Homestays, Photography

Photo: Abhijit Kar Gupta from Kolkata, India / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

Arrive on day one, spend a full day on the Khaliya Top trek, then visit the temple and museum and stop at Birthi Falls on the way out. Start early on arrival and departure days, because the road is long.

Costs are per-person estimates. Destinations: Munsiyari.

  1. Day 1Day 1: Arrive and settle in

    • 16:00

      Arrive at the market stand

      Transport · at Munsiyari Market Taxi and Bus Stand

      Aim to reach by late afternoon. Confirm the next day's trek guide and pickup with your host.

    • 17:00

      Check in and rest

      Stay · at KMVN Tourist Rest House

      Ask for a peak-facing room and confirm heating and hot water.

    • 19:30

      Early dinner

      Food · at Market dhabas

      Eat a simple meal and get an early night before the trek.

  2. Day 2Day 2: Khaliya Top

    • 07:00

      Khaliya Top trek with a guide

      Activity · at Khaliya Top

      Start early for clear views, carry water, snacks and warm layers, and turn back if the weather closes in.

    • 15:30

      Late lunch and chai

      Food · at Market dhabas

      Return to the market for a warm meal and rest your legs.

  3. Day 3Day 3: Temple, museum and the road out

    • 06:30

      Morning at the temple

      Sight · at Nanda Devi Temple

      Go early for quiet and the clearest view of the range.

    • 09:30

      Heritage museum

      Sight · at Tribal Heritage Museum

      Check opening hours with your host first. This gives you context on the Bhotia trade history.

    • 11:00

      Stop at Birthi Falls

      Sight · at Birthi Falls

      A short stop on the road towards Thal. Leave early enough to reach Kathgodam in daylight.