Munsiyari vs Ranikhet

Pick Munsiyari for

photography, road trips

Pick Ranikhet for

family trips, fewer days

Munsiyari compared with Ranikhet
MunsiyariRanikhet
RegionUttarakhand, Pithoragarh, KumaonUttarakhand, Almora, Kumaon
Highest point3,500 m2,100 m
DifficultyEasyEasy
Trek distanceNo trek neededNo trek needed
Days on the ground5–72–3
Best monthsMar, Apr, May, Oct, NovMar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov
Snow likelyJan, FebJan, Feb
Crowds in seasonQuietQuiet
Daily spendabout ₹2,200about ₹2,500
GatewayKathgodamKathgodam
With kidsGoodGreat
With seniorsGoodGreat
PermitsNone for Indian citizens (Milam-side treks need permits).None.

Munsiyari: when to go

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BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely

Ranikhet: when to go

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    Feb
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BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
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