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Munsyari-you must not have heard of it, but when you see my fantastic youtube video and photos I publish here, you’ll be making all amends to be here at the correct times. Want to see infinite mountain ranges covered in snow with greenery instilled-Munsyari is your pick-wanna see a better view-trek the Khaliya top!

Reasons why you must visit Munsyari and Kausani:

Kausani is known for its beautiful panoramic views of Trishul, Nanda Devi, Nanda Kot, and Panchchuli peaks during sunrise and sunset; what is more beautiful: the sunlight kissing the snow-clad mountain tops. I spent 2 hours in the morning witnessing the beautiful kissing of the sun and snow on a mountain top. It’s just a treat to watch.
Kausani is not just rightly called ” Switzerland of India “

The beautiful Panchkula Peaks from a hotel in Kausani

Kausani looks simply incredible in winters. It becomes much more romantic with snowfall happening all around and snow-covered everything possible. The panoramic view is splendid!
Kausani is known for notable places like the Gandhi(Anasakti) Ashram, which has a significant historical connection with Mahatma Gandhi, Baijnath Temple, and beautiful tea estates.

A view of beautiful Peaks from Nanda Devi Temple in evening from Munsyari

Birthi Waterfalls was something I couldn’t stop admiring. It’s lovely to be seeing the waterfalls that close and trying to make a video with a camera-action camera with a waterproof case shall come to rescue here.
Khaliya Top, an easy 6 km trek from Balanti farm in Munsyari, presents beautiful panoramic views of the jaw-dropping Panchachuli, Nanda Kot, Hardeol, and Rajrambha peaks along with stunning sunrise/meadow views.

Location: Munsyari is located north-eastern extreme of Uttarakhand, about 9 hours(260 km) from Nainital and about 450 km from Dehradun

Tourist Attraction on the spot:

Thamrin Kund, Kalamuni top/temple, Birthi Falls, Nanda Devi Temple, and Munsiyari Viewpoint are a few top hotspots for tourism in Munsyarui.For Kausani we have-Kausani Tea Estate,Kausani View Point/Observatory and Anasakti Ashram.

Tourist Attraction in Vicinity:

Pithoragarh, Nainital, Ranikhet, and Almora are nearby tourist spots.

Another view of Panchkula Peaks from Nanda Mata Temple

Distance Charts:{Ex-Munsyari}(From Munsyari-Kausani is 165 Kms towards Nainital,away from Pithoragarh)

View of Himalayan ranges after sunrise in Kausani

How to Reach Tso Moriri(Ex Leh):

Road Routes:

Haldwani-Nainital-Almora-Kausani-Baijnath-Bageshwar-Bhanar-Munsyari

IMPORTANT NOTE FROM MY EXPERIENCE:

1)Kausani is a place where you must at least spend one whole day, starting with watching the peaks glow in the sunlight and then walking casually over the streets and trails of Kausani

2)Munsyari and places like Pithoragarh and Chaukori need time to explore. Don’t just plan for a day and hop here. Have 4-5 days, especially for the Munsyari region. Any amount of time is not sufficient for this place-the views are that alluring, to be precise.

3) Pre-fill vehicle oil tanks as petrol pumps are less numbered and don’t expect anything much between Kausani and Munsyari

4)Since restaurants are few on the way, it’s better to have food and water with you.

RAIL: Railways are there upto Dehradun/kathgodam only.

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AIR:Dehradun is the nearest aiport.

ROAD:You can somehow reach Haldwani by train after which do break journeys to Nainital,Kausani and finally Munsyari. Alternatively you can go to Almora and reach Munsyari skipping Kausani.Even if you come from say Dehradun,bus shall be there to help you reach Munsyari via Rudraprayag and Bageshwar. UTC state buses help the journey in patches.

Map:

Time to Visit:

March-May(april is a bit rainy);Sept-Nov (Snowfall might happen in November)

Spend Time With:

Family, Friends,Solo, Couple

Food and Lodging:

You’ll not have issues with lodging and eateries in both Kausani and Munsyari.In Kausani, be a bit variety of peak seasons (April-May) as tourists come plenty here. Between Kausani, Almora, and Munsyari, getting food or fuel can be pretty difficult-have. Water and snacks with you. Refer to Goibibo, Makemytrip, and Easemytrip if you want a booking.

Expense:

For a 3-day trip by public transport to Kausani and Munsyari, with night stay at each place:

Food:INR 100/person/day(3 times a day)X2
Transport:INR 1000 INR by bus in total-(max estimation)(Pvt. car will cost approx 3000 INR/day)
Lodging:INR 700/day X2 at kausani and Munsyari(two nights stay)
Entry Fees includes various places (varies):No entry fees

Total: 3300 INR(Can go upto to 8500 INR if a pvt. car is availed)

Nearby Attractions(Munsyari | Kausani)

Pithoragarh:(130 | 170 km)
Almora:(210 | 50 km)
Dehradun:(450 | 315 km)
Auli:(325 | 200 km)
Kedarnath:(380 | 210 km)

Mussoorie -you must have all heard about it -yeah, that’s a natural fantastic summer retreat and cool even in winters. It’s an all-time hill station with an excellent panoramic view. Auli-I can’t explain in words the adventure and beauty it encompasses. In April, you’ll be able to trek as far as you can-so. So start early and get your boots working through the snow to see endless Himalayan beauty and snow-capped mountains-plus a ropeway bonanza worth it-not to forget winter months brings their own set of ice and snow sports!

Reasons why you must visit Mussoorie and Auli:

Skiing and Auli go in rhyme with one another. Winters arrive, and you must be in Auli to do snow sports, skiing or snowboarding.
Auli is also famous for religious attractions such as Pandukeshwar, Badrinath, Gopeshwar and peaks like Nanda Devi, Trishul, and Sanjeevani, for which trekking does happen.
At Auli, you can’t miss a trek to Kuari Pass /Kwani Bugyal/Gorson Bugyal, which offers breathtaking views throughout the trek ranges.
Not to forget, you get a scenic ropeway ride at 900 INR both ways per head. It’s one of the most beautiful scenic ropeway-so don’t miss out!!

View of Himalayan ranges from Auli Ropeway

Gun hill offers a magnificent view of Doon valley from Mussoorie, which you can reach by a mini ropeway ride; even a trail is possible. The night and evening views are lit!
Dhanaulti and Kempty falls are two famous spots you must make an effort to visit. Dhanaulti offers some splendid views of the lower Himalayas amidst Deodar forests.

A glimpse of Mall road,Mussoorie in Evening

Mussoorie does have a paragliding facility similar to Bir-Billing in Himachal Pradesh. Do check out if you are an adventure junkie!
Cloud End viewpoint gives a heavenly feel of the Himalayas amidst clouds in the wee hours of early morning. Casually walk to the viewpoint and let the view sink you in!
Nag Tibba and Har ki dun are some famous treks which you can begin from Mussoorie.

Location: Mussoorie is just an hour from Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand state of India, whereas Auli is a long road 300 km haul from Dehradun which takes about a day considering there’s no direct public transport and you need to break your journey!

Tourist Attraction on the Spot:

Auli Ropeway tour/trek in Auli, Dehradun-Tapkeshwar Mandir, Robber’s Cave, Mindroling Monastery, Buddha Temple; Mussoorie: Kempty Falls, Lal Tibba, Company Garden, Gun Hill Point-Ropeway

Tourist Attractions in the Vicinity:

You can visit the Valley of Flowers, Badrinath, Kedarnath, and Mana Pass if close to Auli. All are worth a visit; none of them can be missed out.

Distance Charts:(Mussoorie | Auli)

Noida:(280 km | 490 km)
Chandigarh:(200 km | 500 km)
Delhi:(280 km | 520 km)
Dehradun:(33 km | 300 km)
Munsyari:(475 km | 325 km)
Nainital:(310 km | 280 km)
Amritsar:(475 km | 720 km)
Manali:(475 km | 780 km)
Shimla :(250 km | 520 km)
Jammu :(550 km | 840 km)
Jaipur:(560 km | 770 km)

How to Reach Mussoorie/Auli(Ex:Dehradun):

Road Routes:

Dehradun-Mussoorie-Dehradun-Rishikesh-Devprayag-Rudraprayag-karnaprayag-Gopeshwar-Joshimath-Auli Laga

An important note from my experience:

1)Mussoorie and Auli is a year-round destination for tourists except for the June to September corridor, where it rains heavily, and landslides are pretty standard then. So we need to avoid the rains.

2)Auli and Mussoorie both have ropeways, but Auli is a must, whereas Mussoorie is optional-if you can climb upto Gun hill. You’re sorted. The view from Auli ropeway is damn charming-you see snow-capped mountains all over!

3)Mussoorie has several viewpoints- be here at dusk and dawn, and you’ll know the worth of viewpoints, to be honest! The Shivaliks are worth a watch from Mussoorie, plus round-the-year cool weather.

4)Auli is an excellent place to be mainly in winters-you get to skip, do some skateboarding and play all sorts of winter sports here on the lakeside plus, playing with snow is a great way to enjoy in winters! Don’t miss that!

5)Auli is an excellent point to trek to Gorson Bugyal and other minor points from where you get 360 views of Panchchula peaks with gushing cold winds on your face on a sunny afternoon! I am not writing a fiction story- I experienced it- just sharing it with you guys- be here in April-May for that trek, though!

Gucchu Pani or Robber's Cave Dehradun — Gucchu Pani or Robber’s Cave Dehradun

RAIL:Railways is a possibility upto Dehradun or Haldwani

You can watch the below video to get a better idea!Do like and share if you find it worth…

AIR:Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun it is!

ROAD:Roads are kind of mix of good and bad but yes you’ll need to be reaching Dehradun first followed by Mussoorie and you can get to Auli via Rishikesh,Karnaprayag and Gopeshwar.You can go ahead towards Mana Pass or Govindghat by the same route.UTC may help you reach certain places in Uttarakhand.

Map:

Dehradun-Mussoorie-Rishikesh-Auli route map

The grand Himalayas as seen from top of Auli

Time to Visit:

All around the year except June to September.

The grand Himalayas, as seen from the top of Auli.

Spend Time With:

Family, Friends, Solo, Couple

Food and Lodging:

Hotels are plenty all over Dehradun and Mussoorie, though; Mussoorie is costlier than Dehradun accommodation-wise.On average, a hotel in Dehradun costs INR 800-1000 bucks. But getting a hotel there won’t be so much of an issue. Joshimath-Rudraprayag will have hotels available except during the Chardham yatra when tourists fight for stay options! (Then you can use Goibibo, Makemytrip or Yatra website.)Food options are plenty in Mussoorie and Joshimath, but at Auli, you will need some water and snacks.

Expense:

For a 3 day trip by state transport to Mussoorie and Auli will cost:

The view of Gunhill from the ropeway in evening at Mussoorie

Food:INR 100/person/day(3 times a day)X3
Transport:INR 150 to and from Dehradun-Mussoorie and INR 1000 both ways between Joshimath and Dehradun
Lodging:INR 800/day X3 at Dehradun and Joshimath
Entry Fees includes various places:INR 150 for Mussoorie parks and view points;Joshimath-Auli Ropeway is 900 INR.

Focus on a rose in Company Garden.There are so many pretty flowers around

Total: 5500 INR (Can be 4500 if you stay at hotel a day less)

Nearby Attractions(Mussoorie | Auli):

Had a short talk and trek with my bestie I met in Auli

Almora:(370 km | 250 km)
Dalhousie:(590 km | 820 km)
Valley of Flowers:((350 km | 40 km)
Mansarovar:(700 km | 550 km)
Kausani:(350 km | 200 km)
Pithoragarh:(515 km | 330 km)
Kedarnath:(300 km | 210 km)
Badrinath:(360 km | 55 km)
Gangotri:(215 km | 400 km)
Yamunotri:(410 km | 390 km)
Lansdowne:(185 km | 260 km)