Munsiyari – The Little Kashmir
Munsiyari is a comely hamlet situated in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand state, nestled in the snow capped peaks of the Himalayas Munsiyari offers splendid vistas of natural bounteousness. This scenic hill station is perched at an altitude of 2298 mts above sea level. Munsiyari literally translated means place with snow, and is also referred as Little Kashmir.
Nestled amidst the snow-clad ranges of Pithoragarh, Munsiyari is a quaint hamlet that remains snowbound for most of the year. Offering pristine landscape bordered by towering Himalayan peaks, Munsiyari is like nature’s amphitheater, where every morning and evening, you can enjoy spell-binding views of the sun rising from and setting behind the jagged peaks. From here, you can get stunning panoramic views of the sun-kissed Panchachuli peaks. Munsiyari is also the base for trekking expeditions to Ralam and Milam Glaciers and the Nanda Devi Peak. Munsiyari is surrounded by rolling greenery, the closest being the Munsiyari bugyal.