Nanda Devi Temple, Munsiyari — the ridge temple facing the Panchachuli peaks
What it is
The Nanda Devi Temple is a small white temple with a red-banded dome on a green ridge above Munsiyari. It faces the five Panchachuli peaks across the valley. Wikivoyage describes it as a refreshing walk of about 3 km, with horse riding possible along the track.
Photos: Vipin Vasudeva (CC BY-SA 3.0) — via Wikimedia Commons, resized.
The view
The peaks are the reason to come: Wikipedia gives the Panchachuli group a range of altitudes from 6,334 m to 6,904 m. Cloud builds early, so go in the morning.
Getting there
By road the temple is about 3 km and 7 minutes from the centre on our routing. We have no verified opening hours or horse rates; ask locally. It is a place of worship, so dress modestly and ask before photographing.
Combine it with
Thamri Tal is close by, and the one-day plan takes both. Read things to do in Munsiyari and when to visit Munsiyari.
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Questions people ask
What is the Nanda Devi Temple in Munsiyari?
A small white temple on a green ridge above Munsiyari that faces the Panchachuli peaks. Wikivoyage describes it as a refreshing walk of about 3 km, with horse riding possible on the track. Nanda Devi is the goddess of the Kumaon hills, and the peak of the same name stands further west.
How far is it from the town?
About 3 km and 7 minutes by road on our routing from the centre of Munsiyari. Wikivoyage describes the way as a 3 km track you can walk or ride on horseback. We have no verified opening hours, rates for horses or festival dates, so ask locally before you go.
Is it worth the walk?
On a clear day, yes: the setting is open lawn on a ridge, with the line of Panchachuli peaks across the valley, and it takes about an hour with the walk back. Cloud often hides the peaks by mid-morning, so go early. Dress modestly, since it is an active place of worship.