Munsiyari is a quaint place. It is a fairly big Himalayan township; it enjoys the status of a tehsil in the Pithoragarh district with a population of 15000.  People here are progressive and outward bound; they tell you proudly that Munsiyari has produced three IAS officers! Munsiyari has a very interesting history. The entire area is generally known as Johar valley. It was inhabited by the Shauka people from time immemorial. They led semi-nomadic lives actively engaged in trade with Tibet across the difficult Himalayan passes.

When you are holidaying in the Kumaon Himalayas. Almost always you would crave for a view of the famous Panch-Chulli peaks. You may sight them beyond Almora, from Binsar, Pithoragarh, Berinag and Chaukhori. But at Munsyari you have the fabulous Panch-Chulli towering all of 22600 feet right in front of you.Ensconced amidst the mountains in  Pithoragarh district of Uttaranchal at a height of 7000 ft. this Himalayan settlement is probably the closest you can get to experiencing the Greater Himalayas from hand shaking proximity. Amidst virgin forests, fabulous snow caped peaks and a mighty glacial river the township of Munsyari is the gateway to the world famous Milam, Ralam and Namik glaciers.

For those who are in search of true adventure Munsiyari offers a variety of incredible opportunities. The place is the base camp for treks to Milam, Ralam and Namik glaciers. Milam is the largest glacier of Kumaon and situated at a height of 4267 mts. 

There are two distinct types to invade the Himalayas in summertime when the plains get unbearably hot, the comfort seeking travelers bound for the hill-stations, and the back packers heading for more exotic, out-of-bound locales. Being accessible on very good roads, Munsiyari is possibly that ultimate destination for all those seeking that magic combination of comfort and adventure

Distance From Munsiyari

Delhi             612 k.m.      

Lucknow      625 k.m.

Kathgodam   261 k.m.        

Nainital         285 k.m.       .

Kausani        178 k.m.