Situated in Pithoragarh, it is also known as 'Little Kashmir'. A paradise for nature lovers and adventurous souls, Munsiyari is the base for trekkers to Milam and Ralam Glaciers and Nanda Devi Peak.Munsiyari is a town as well as tehsil located in the Pithoragarh District of Uttarakhand. Surrounded by snow-clad peaks, the name of this town literally means 'a place with snow'. Munsiyari serves as the base camp to glaciers like Ralam and Milam for trekkers.

It is also home to many scenic locations, like Vrithi Falls or Birthi Falls, where tourists can relax after rafting in the Goriganga River or skiing at Khaliatop and Betulidhar.

The forests located in the region are filled with wild animals and birds, such as whistling thrush, wagtail, falcon, serpent eagle, leopard, panthers, mountain bears and musk deer.

The newly developed skiing locations are Khaliya Top and Betuli Dhar.

Best time to Visit

Is from March - June and September and October. The hill station has a pleasant climate for many months of the year. However it is advisable to avoid visiting dutring the monsoon season as the conditions can be wet and activities such as trekking will not be possible . Winters are cold and woolens are required while travelling during this season.