Overlooking Munsyari, situated at a height of 11500 ft. this hill top has a beautiful Alpine meadow surrounded by snow laden peaks. Offering an incredible view of the entire Kumaon Himalaya with towering peaks like the Panch Chulli, Rajrambha, Hardeol, Nanda Kot, Nanda Devi, the trek to Khaliya also allows people to experience the snow line in early summer. This is an ideal beginners' trek and for first timers an ideal introduction to the Himalayan landscape. The trek commences from the Wayfarer Mountain Resort at Munsyari.

Day 0 : Arrive in Delhi : Check into your choice of hotel, preferably in Central Delhi.

Day 1 : Take the overnight train from Old Delhi railway station to Kathgodam (Train No. 5013, Departure-22:40 hrs IST)

Day 2 : Arrive at Kathgodam 06:30 hrs. Received by Wayfarer escort and transferred to waiting vehicle after brief rest. Drive to Vijaypur (210 kms, 6 hrs). Check in at Wayfarer Retreat.

Day 3 : After breakfast drive to Munsyari(115 kms, 4 hrs) along a road that winds itself up to a height of 2748 mts before descending into the glorious Munsyari valley. Check in at Wayfarer Mountain Resort for a good rest.

Day 4 : Acclimatization..... morning after breakfast brief discourse on the legend of Munsyari and the Greater Himalayas, proceed on half-day trek to Munsyari bugyal (2300 mts, 3 kms walk) a picturesque meadow covered with alpine grass offering panoramic views. Return for lunch. Afternoon free time.

Day 5 : Morning after breakfast proceed on trek for Bhujani (8 kms.) Trekkers to walk through rhododendron and oak forests and climb upto 10000 ft. Overnight camp at beautiful camp site.

Day 6 : Proceed from Bhujani to Khaliya (11500 ft., 6 kms). Overnight camp at Khaliya. Camp site to offer panoramic views and access to snow line.

Day 7 : Descend from Khaliya to Okhal Dunga (16 kms) Overnight camp in a beautiful forest.

Day 8 : Return to Munsyari (8 kms). Arrive at Wayfarer Mountain Resort by afternoon and wash, change and relax.

Day 9 : Munsyari to Ranikhet (240 kms). It is time to bid farewell to Munsyari and its mountains. Today we board a vehicle that drives us to Ranikhet through Vijaypur, Bageshwar and Kausani. We checkin for the night at Wayfarer Solitaire. [more..]

Day 10 : Ranikhet to Kathgodam (90 kms). Today is another day when we can chill out and relax. Late afternoon we board a vehicle that drives us to Kathgodam. There is also the option of leaving Ranikhet after breakfast and driving to the legendary Jim Corbett Park. The train to Delhi departs from Kathgodam at 20:40 hrs.