Munsiyari weekend trip from Delhi

Panchachuli's five peaks at the edge of Johar

By road: 534 km
By bus: ≈ 16½ h
Best months: Oct–Nov, Mar–Jun
Trip length: Long weekend

See the train, bus or cab, where you'd stay and one all-in price per person for your dates.

Plan this weekend

How to get there

Direct busAbout 16½ h. Lowest fare we've seen: ₹4,436 a seat.
By road534 km from central Delhi.
Nearest airportPantnagar, 137 km away in a straight line.

When to go

Best: Oct–Nov, Mar–Jun

Avoid: Jul–Sep

Jan
10°
-5°
9d rain
5d snow
Feb
11°
-4°
9d rain
3d snow
Mar
15°
-1°
10d rain
Apr
19°
4°
6d rain
May
20°
7°
13d rain
Jun
22°
12°
18d rain
Jul
21°
16°
27d rain
Aug
21°
15°
27d rain
Sep
21°
12°
18d rain
Oct
18°
5°
6d rain
Nov
15°
0°
3d rain
Dec
12°
-3°
4d rain
1d snow

Typical day high and night low (°C) and rainy days per month, averaged over the last ten years. best avoid

A sample 4-day plan

Day 1 — Kathgodam to Chaukori
- 9:30 amBreakfast stop at Bhowali, then via Almora toward Chaukori
- 1:00 pmPatal Bhuvaneshwar cave temple en route
- 5:00 pmNight in Chaukori
- 6:00 pmSunset over the Panchachuli range from Chaukori
Day 2 — Birthi Falls and into Munsiyari
- 8:00 amDrive via Thal; stop at Birthi Falls
- 12:30 pmCross Kalamuni pass (about 2,750 m)
- 5:30 pmPanchachuli at sunset
Day 3 — Khaliya Top
- 6:30 amStart from Balati Bend; hike about 6 km to Khaliya Top (about 3,500 m)
- 11:30 amMeadow views of Panchachuli and Rajrambha
- 3:00 pmBack in town; Nanda Devi temple
- 5:30 pmSunset on Panchachuli from Darkot village, known for hand-knitted woollens
Day 4 — return
- 5:30 amDrive to Kathgodam (about 10h)
- 9:30 amBreakfast stop at Thal on the Ramganga
- 2:00 pmLunch at Almora or Bhowali

Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.

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Munsiyari: questions people ask

How far is Munsiyari from Delhi?

About 534 km by road from central Delhi. By public transport, direct buses take about 16½ h.

What is the best time to visit Munsiyari?

Oct–Nov, Mar–Jun. Avoid Jul–Sep.

How much is the bus from Delhi to Munsiyari?

The lowest fare we've seen on a direct bus is ₹4,436 a seat, and the journey takes about 16½ h. Fares move with dates and demand.

What is the weather like in Munsiyari?

Warmest in Jun (days around 22°C), coldest in Jan (nights around -5°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 27 rainy days. Snow is most likely in Jan, Feb and Dec.

Can I do Munsiyari in a weekend from Delhi?

It's better as a long weekend: our sample plan for Munsiyari covers 4 days, so take a day off or pick a holiday weekend.

Go to Munsiyari this weekend

The train, bus or cab, where you'd stay, every day planned and one all-in price per person for the whole trip. We book your train, bus or flight, stay and cabs, and confirm them before you pay.

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