Did you know? Munsiyari is the place where trekkers make their base camp to head to Milam, Ralam glaciers and Nanda Devi peak
WHY GO THE DISTANCE : Mountain trekking.
If you’ve already scaled the slopes of North India’s popular mountains, then head out to Munsiyari in Uttarakhand. The area is garnering attention from mountaineers, glacier enthusiasts and high altitude trekkers. Khaliatop and Betuldhar offer skiing options in winter. In spring the lower region is buzzing with the sound of birds nesting in the rhododendron forests. River rafting can be done at Gori Ganga.
Distance from Delhi : 615km.
How to reach : By Road: You can reach Munsiyari through Kathgodam from Pithoragarh. From Pithoragarh, Munsiyari is about 130 km.
You could get taxis and buses from Pithoragarh, Almora and other other Kumaon destinations. You can hire taxi or travel by bus to Munsiyari from major towns of Uttarakhand state.
By Rail: The nearest station is Kathgodam.
By Air: The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport. Naini Saini Airport in Pithoragarh is not connected with regular flights.
Source / Review By : The Economic Times