Munsiyari & Khaliya Top
By Vinay Verma, founder of Adi Kailash Explore · Updated
Quick answers
- What does it cost?
- ₹14,400 a person with standard hotels, or from ₹11,900 with homestay rooms; premium rooms or your own vehicle cost more. It includes Haldwani to Haldwani transportation, hotel & homestay accommodation, breakfast & dinner and driver allowance.
- How long is it?
- 4 days and 3 nights, from Haldwani and back, by way of Munsiyari, Khaliya Top, Tribal Museum, Darkot, Birthi Falls.
- When does it run?
- Group departures leave on Fridays, May to November 2026. A group of 5 or more can take its own date in the season.
- How do I book?
- On WhatsApp or a call to +91 76688 58311. ₹5,000 holds a seat, and the balance is paid before the trip.
Overview
Munsiyari sits at the top of the Gori valley looking straight into the Panchachuli range — arguably the finest close view of high Himalaya anywhere in Uttarakhand. Khaliya Top is a short, genuine trek to 3,500 m that a reasonably fit family can do in a morning. This is the trip for first-timers, for children, and for parents who want the mountains without the altitude.
Starting elsewhere? We also run Munsiyari from Delhi in 5 days.
- Khaliya Top trek & Zero Point
- Panchachuli View Point
- Nanda Devi Temple
- Tribal Heritage Museum
- Darkot village & Birthi Falls
At a glance
- Tour
- Munsiyari & Khaliya Top
- Days
- 4 days · 3 nights
- Season
- May – November
- Type
- Road & day trek
- Grade
- Easy
- Altitude
- ~3,500 m
- Distance
- ~550 km round trip
- Region
- Pithoragarh
- State
- Uttarakhand, India
- Departs from
- Haldwani
- Rail head
- Kathgodam
- Airport
- Pantnagar
- Stay
- Hotels & guest houses
- Food
- Breakfast & dinner
1,000+ travellers guided
What you'll see
The route
The road climbs 303 km from the Kathgodam railhead to Munsiyari, then 24 km more to the Khaliya Top road-head. Tap any stop to see what is there.
Tour schedule
- Day 1
Haldwani → Munsiyari
Up through Kumaon to Munsiyari. Check in, then Panchachuli View Point and the local market.
Stay: Homestay, Sarmoli village (Munsiyari)Meals: Dinner
- Day 2
Khaliya Top trek & Zero Point
Khaliya Top and Zero Point — a short, genuine Himalayan trek with a very large reward at the top.
Stay: Homestay, Sarmoli village (Munsiyari)Meals: Breakfast & dinner
- Day 3
Munsiyari sightseeing
Nanda Devi Temple, the Tribal Heritage Museum, Darkot village and the local market.
Stay: Homestay, Sarmoli village (Munsiyari)Meals: Breakfast & dinner - Day 4
Munsiyari → Birthi Falls → Haldwani
A morning departure, Birthi Falls en route, Haldwani drop by evening.
Meals: Breakfast
Where you'll stay
The hotels and guest houses on the itinerary above — clean, warm and near the road. This is what the price on this page includes.
Why travellers love it
The best front-row seat in Kumaon
Munsiyari looks straight into the Panchachuli range — arguably the finest close view of high Himalaya in Uttarakhand.
A real trek, in a morning
Khaliya Top reaches about 3,500 m and a reasonably fit family can walk it before lunch.
Gentle on altitude
At 2,200 m this is the trip for first-timers, for children, and for parents who want the mountains without the height.
What's included
- Haldwani to Haldwani transportation
- Hotel & homestay accommodation
- Breakfast & dinner
- Driver allowance
- Toll tax & parking
- Local support throughout
Trek essentials
Mountain weather and the authorities both have a say in this route. Legs can be cut or rerouted at short notice, and we will tell you the moment we know — we do not charge for days we cannot run. Carry government photo ID for the permit checks, and warm layers whatever the month.
- Government photo ID
- Original + 2 photocopies (Aadhaar, passport or voter ID)
- Prescriptions
- A copy, if you carry regular medication
- Booking confirmation
- Printed or on your phone
Eligibility
This is a driven circuit, not a trek, so the bar is far lower than the mountains suggest. What matters is altitude and how you are on the day — not how fast you can run.
- Age
- Children and older travellers both do this route. There is no number to clear — how you are on the day is what matters.
- Fitness
- No training needed. You are driven the whole way, and the walking is 2–7 km in total and optional.
- Altitude
- The route reaches ~3,500 m, and the climb is spread across days rather than done in one — which is what makes it manageable.
- Tell us first
- Heart conditions, asthma, uncontrolled blood pressure or diabetes, pregnancy, or recent surgery. We will say honestly if we have concerns.
What travellers say
“From start to finish, the experience was absolutely fantastic. Even with unexpected weather challenges, everything was handled seamlessly.”
SurabhiGoogle review“As a solo female traveler, safety was my biggest concern, but they ensured a completely secure and comfortable environment throughout the trip.”
Leena HemantGoogle review“A special thanks to Vinay for being supportive throughout the trip. The homestays were clean and comfortable. The food was delicious and everything was taken care nicely.”
Reeta TariGoogle review“As senior citizens, safety, comfort, privacy, and security were our top priorities, and Adi Kailash Explorer delivered beyond our expectations on all fronts. We felt completely safe and well-cared-for throughout the journey.”
Daya ChandGoogle review“Their pre-trip briefing on route conditions, permits, and altitude was clear and practical, which made a big difference once we were on the ground.”
Mahesh MGoogle review“An extraordinary and deeply spiritual journey to Adi Kailash! Impeccably organized by Vinay Verma and made truly special by our trip lead, Bheem Singh.”
Ashita NegiGoogle review“They were able to deliver all what they promised and much more. Everything about local culture we got to know because of them.”
Yash JoshiGoogle review“They ensured everything was smooth and comfortable from travel to stays to food. Vinay himself handled everything with utmost care.”
Twinkle KathuriaGoogle review
- Government-certified guides on every departure
- Inner Line Permit assistance included
- Run from Pithoragarh by a Kumaon-based team
On the high road · 19 October 2026
Led by certified guides
Every departure runs with a government-certified guide — people from these valleys who drive this road all season, not a franchise crew seeing it for the first time.
Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council — Tour Manager Operations
Recognised by NCVET · Skill India · NSQF Level 5.5
Cancellation terms
Plans change, and the mountain changes them too. What comes back to you depends on how close to departure you are and on what we have already committed for permits, stays and vehicles — and we do not charge for days we cannot run.
Before you go: read the guides
FAQ
4 days from Haldwani and 5 days from Delhi: the two Munsiyari trips we run, each with the drive in both directions included.
₹14,400 a person for 4 days from Haldwani and ₹20,400 a person for 5 days from Delhi, with transport, stays, breakfast and dinner, and local support included.
Yes: Munsiyari is the trip we recommend for families with children and for parents who want the mountains without the altitude. It sits at about 2,200 m, and its one real walk, Khaliya Top, is a morning a reasonably fit family can do.
Warm layers for the evenings, government photo ID, any personal medication, and sturdy shoes for the Khaliya Top walk.
Yes. Transport for the full route is included from the departure city stated on this page, and you are dropped back to the same point at the end.
The high roads are weather-dependent and the authorities can close them at short notice. If a leg is cut we reroute within the same valley and tell you as soon as we know. We do not charge for days we cannot run.
Booking is over WhatsApp: message us and we hold your dates against an advance. Cancellation is set out band by band under Cancellation terms above, and whatever applies to you is confirmed in writing before you pay anything.
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