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Day by day
- Day 1: Kathgodam to Almora. Drive and bazaar.
Driving: About 3-3.5 hours · Overnight: Almora - Day 2: Almora and Jageshwar. Temples.
Driving: About 1 hour each way · Overnight: Almora - Day 3: Almora to Pithoragarh. Long drive.
Driving: About 5-6 hours · Overnight: Pithoragarh - Day 4: Pithoragarh to Chaukori. Quiet stop.
Driving: About 3-4 hours · Overnight: Chaukori - Day 5: Chaukori to Munsiyari. Mountain road.
Driving: About 5-6 hours · Overnight: Munsiyari - Day 6: Munsiyari. Khaliya Top walk.
Driving: Walk · Overnight: Munsiyari - Day 7: Munsiyari. Heritage museum and village walk.
Driving: Local · Overnight: Munsiyari - Day 8: Munsiyari to Almora. Long drive back.
Driving: About 8-9 hours · Overnight: Almora - Day 9: Return. Back to Kathgodam.
Driving: About 3-3.5 hours · Overnight: None
Is it comfortable or rushed?
Balanced. Balanced; long drives on days 3, 5 and 8.
Seasonal alternatives
Monsoon landslides are common on this route.
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Route map
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