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Munsiyari
is situated at a distance of about 62 kms from Jauljibi via Madkot
120 kms from Pithoragarh via Thal-Tejam Kalamuni and 207 kms from
Almora via TakuIa-Bageshwar and
Thal along the same routes. 
On both the routes the traveller can see many water falls coming
down to Gori and Ramganga. Besides housing the tehsil headquarters,
Munsiyari is the centre as well as the gate way of the Johar region.
The
whole Johari Population of Munsiyari would migrate to their summer
settlements to engage in trade with the advent of spring. Although,
Johars still deal in woollens and herbs, there are a number of Johars
who have turned to agriculture and horticulture. Nonetheless they
all are confined to Munsiyari alone.
Season:
Round the year.
Altitude:
2135 mts.
EXCURSIONS
Khaliya
Top & Betuli Dhar: High altitude gentle slope meadows located
at a distance of 7 kms, from Munsyari. Ideal site for skiing and
adventure sports. Betuli Dhar is about 5 kms, from Munsyari.
Madkot:
22 kms, from Munsyari. Madkot has hot water springs which cures
rheumatism, arthritic pains, skin eruptions etc.
Birthi
Fall: 19 kms, from Tejarn on the Munsyari motor road. Birthi
Falls are quite spectacular for its waterfalls. Wayside amenities
and fast food centre is available.
Milam,
Ralam & Namlb Glacier
Munsyari-LiIarn, 12 kms;
Lilam - Bagudiar, 19 kms;
Bagudiar-Rilkote, 15 kms;
Rilkote - Milam, 14 kms;
Milam-Milam Glacier, 5 kms
Munsyari - Lilam-Patan Gaon, 15 kms;
Patan gaon-Saba udiar. 15 kms;
Saba udiar,- Ralam, 15 kms
Munsyari-Jimighat, 10kms;
Jimighat - Jimian, 8 kms;
Jimian-Namik.25 kms.
ACCESSIBILITY
Air:
Nearest airport is Naini Saini Pithoragarh 129 kms via Thal and
154 kms via Madkot - Jauljibi.
Rail:
Nearest railhead is Kathgodam 261 kms. Road: Munsyari is well connected
by road to the Kurnaon region. Pithoragarh to Munsyari - 129 kms.
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