Munsiyari — Kathgodam to the PanchachuliBase.
Distance
280 km
Duration
2 days
Climb
5,200 m
Munsiyari — Kathgodam to the Panchachuli Base.
Two days climbing from the Kathgodam railhead through Kumaon's hill stations to Munsiyari, a tiny town staring straight at the five-peaked Panchachuli wall. Pine ridges, tea gardens, waterfalls and the Kalamuni pass make this one of Uttarakhand's most rewarding rides.
Quick facts
SurfacePaved
Distance280 km
Days2
Total climb5,200 m
Fuel stops1 along route
DifficultyModerate
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2 days, 2 moods.
A suggested split across 2 days with 7 waypoints to discover along the way.
KathgodamStart · Railhead gateway to Kumaon. Fuel up and climb into the hills on the Almora road.
AlmoraScenic Point · Colonial-era hill station strung along a horseshoe ridge, with Himalayan views and Kumaoni bazaars.
ChaukoriOvernight · Overnight at Chaukori (2,010m), a quiet tea-garden ridge with a dawn panorama of Nanda Devi and Panchachuli.
ThalFuel Stop · Riverside town on the Ramganga — last fuel before the long climb to Munsiyari.
Birthi FallsPhoto Spot · A 120m cascade beside the Thal-Munsiyari road, with tea stalls and a short walk to the base.
Kalamuni TopMountain Pass · Pass at about 2,900m with a Kali temple and the first full reveal of the five Panchachuli summits.
MunsiyariEnd · End in Munsiyari (2,200m), staring straight at the Panchachuli wall. A trailhead town with simple lodges.
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