Munsyari is located in the Pithoragarh district of the state of Uttarakhand. The name, Munsyari, itself stands for a ‘place with snow’ and is often referred as ‘Little Kashmir’. It is entrance to the Johar valley and falls en route the ancient trade route to Tibet. The hill station on the banks of Goriganga River mesmerize the travelers with its scintillating beauty. It lies at the base of the Himalayan mountain range at an elevation of about 2200 m, becoming a hotspot for mountaineers, high altitude trekkers and glacier enthusiasts. It offers visitors a wide range of picturesque experience that one can derive from the marvelous view of snowcapped Himalayan range.
The Panchachuli range offers the traveler an evocative chance to experience the exuberance of a group of five peaks. Nandadevi, Nandakot, Rajambha and mountains of Nepal Himalayas are the highlights of the mountainous treasure in the lap of Munsyari. It is also an exquisite location for glacier enthusiast as it serves as a base for Milam, Ralam and Namik glaciers.
Munsyari has a history of being a restricted area as it shares border between India, Tibet and Nepal. It has emerged as a desirable tourist destination especially because of its blessed flora and fauna and picturesque landscape. Moreover, it is a haven for trekkers and nature enthusiasts.
