If you want to see snowfall then make a plan to visit here, enjoy snowfall away from the crowd of Shimla-Manali.

After Christmas, most people start preparing to go to the mountains to celebrate the New Year. In this season, people feel like seeing snowfall, hence people start buying tickets for Shimla Manali. If you also want to see snowfall but do not want to go to the crowded tourist place Shimla Manali, then we have brought for you a beautiful hidden hill station of Uttarakhand. We are talking about Munsiyari. Let us know the specialty of this place and how to reach here?

What is special in Munsiyari?

Munsiyari is a beautiful hill station in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, situated at an altitude of about 2,298 meters above sea level. Munsiyari means ‘place of snow’. Situated on the banks of the Goriganga River, it is a rapidly growing tourist destination, and is used as a hub or base camp by mountaineers, high altitude trekkers and nature lovers. This place situated in the Kumaon Himalayas is famous for the spectacular views of Panchchuli peaks and clean natural environment. It is often called “Little Kashmir”. With its serene ambiance, alpine meadows and snow-clad mountains, Munsiyari is an ideal place for nature lovers and trekkers.

Peaks get covered with snow:

The beauty of Munsiyari in winter is worth seeing. In the month of December the temperature drops to -3°C to 8°C and the Panchachuli peaks are covered with snow. However, roads may be disrupted due to heavy snowfall, so it is important to check road conditions before travelling.

How to reach Munsiyari?

To reach Munsiyari you can take the help of plane, train, or road. The most popular option to go here is the train. One has to travel by train till Kathgodam/Tanakpur, then by taxi or bus, as Munsiyari is not well connected by direct rail or air route, but it is easily connected by bus/taxi to major cities of Uttarakhand like Almora and Pithoragarh.

Where to visit in Munsiyari?

Panchchuli Mountain, Khaliya Top, Birthi Falls, Nanda Devi Temple, Thamari Kund, and Kalamuni Top are the main attractions to visit in Munsiyari, which offer spectacular views of the Himalayas.