If we talk about hill stations then their list in India is very long. Nainital, Mussoorie, Shimla, Manali, and other such hill stations delight the hearts of travelers with the beauty of India. If you go to a hill station every year for your holidays, then you would know most of the names, but today we are telling you about such a hill station, about which very few people know. We are talking about knowledge.
Munsiyari is a small hill station in the Pithora district of Uttarakhand, whose natural beauty is a sight to behold. Due to the beautiful view of high mountains and peaks, it is called Mini Kashmir. This place is also famous for trekking trails. But there are many places to visit around it, where you can go for a holiday.
Birthi Falls
It is a natural spring 35 km away from Munsiyari. Here the water falling from a height of 126 meters gives a feeling of freshness. With lush green surroundings, this place is a perfect place to relax, enjoy tea and lunch. Photography and painting enthusiasts must visit this place.
Maheshwari Kund
If you walk 3.5 kilometers from Munsiyari, you will find Maheshwari Kund. From here you can see the beautiful peaks of Panchchuli. There is a very good legend associated with this place. There lived a Yaksha who was in love with the daughter of the Sarpanch of the village. When the villagers came to know about this, they protested. Enraged with the villagers, he cursed the village to remain dry forever. The village remained dry for many years, then the drought ended when the villagers apologized. However, today you will find only one lake here.
Nanda Devi
Nanda Devi is the biggest religious place in Munsiyari, which is about 2.5 km from Munsiyari. If you take a taxi wisely, you will have to pay Rs 400-500 as a fare. The distance from the gate to the inside is 150 meters. Here you have to go on foot. The view of Panchachuli and the Himalayas is visible from here. This temple is 1000 years old and is well preserved even today.
Panchchuli mountain
This is the mountain that is visible from Munsiyari. It was named Panchchuli because of the five peaks located in the Johar Valley. If you go here, you will see that these peaks shine like gold during sunrise and sunset. Alam is that everyone is eager to see this sight of Munsiyari. In summer, this mountain is no less than a paradise for tourists.
Betuli Dhar
This place is only 7 km away from Munsiyari. Situated at an altitude of 9000 feet, Betuli Dhar is covered with red rhododendrons in full bloom. However, the most special thing about this place is the sunset and sunrise here, to see which people come from far and wide.
Darkness
A small quaint village just 6 km from Munishiyari is a paradise for shopping enthusiasts. The pashmina shawls and sheep's wool blankets here are famous all over India. This is the village of the Bhotia people. Here one can see villages like houses of Kutch which reflect the culture of Kumaon. If you are a nature lover, a wanderer, or an art lover then you must visit this place once.
How to reach Munsiyari?
By Train: There are two nearest railway stations to Munsiyari. Kathgodam and Tanakpur. The distance from Kathgodam Railway Station to Munsiyari is 276 km and from Tanakpur Railway Station the distance to Munsiyari is 285 km. There are 3 direct trains available from Delhi to Kathgodam that run daily.
By Air: Pantnagar Airport is the nearest airport to Munsiyari. Munsiyari is 370 km away from here. You can take a flight from IGI Delhi Airport or any domestic airport in India. It is advisable to take a taxi, private vehicle, or public transport from Pantnagar Airport to Munsiyari.
By Road: Traveling from Delhi to Munsiyari is easy. If you are coming from East India, West India, South India, or anywhere then you should come to Delhi first. The distance from Delhi to Munsiyari is 625 km. You can go by public transport or private vehicle. It will take 15-16 hours to reach.
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