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.
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.
- 16:00
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.
- 07:00
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.
- 06:30