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Birthi-Falls : Where Water Meets Wilderness

Trade Reference · Uttarakhand

Birthi Falls, a roadside cascade on the Munsiyari route

A geographic and operational reference on Birthi Falls, Pithoragarh district, compiled for tour operators, DMCs and itinerary planners routing the Thal–Munsiyari road.

Drop height ~126 m / 400 ft
Location Thal–Munsiyari road
District Pithoragarh
Walk time 10–20 min
Descent profile — road to base pool
 
 
 
 
0 m — Roadside Thal–Munsiyari road, falls audible from a distance.
Forest descent Shaded trail through rhododendron and mixed forest.
Glass bridge Close-range crossing near the base of the cascade.
~126 m — Base pool Misty plunge pool at the foot of the falls.
01 — Site

Setting and key highlights

 

Birthi Falls drops approximately 126 metres through forested cliffs directly beside the Thal–Munsiyari road, making it one of the more visited stops on that route without requiring a dedicated detour. The waterfall's volume and roar are audible well before it comes into view.

A short forested descent, roughly ten to twenty minutes, leads down to the base, where a glass bridge added in recent years lets visitors cross close to the cascade itself. A KMVN rest house faces the falls for operators considering an overnight stop, and small roadside shops near the entrance serve tea and snacks.

Main cascade

A roughly 126 m drop through forested cliffs, visible and audible from the road.

Glass bridge

A recent addition offering a close, elevated crossing near the base of the falls.

Forest descent trail

A shaded, moderately steep path through rhododendron and mixed mountain forest.

KMVN rest house

A waterfall-facing rest house offering the option of an overnight halt.

Roadside shops

Tea and snack stops at the entrance, suited to a short group break.

Kalamuni Pass approach

An alternative, more immersive trekking route into the falls.

02 — Activity

Activities at the site

 

The short trek and glass bridge crossing form the core visitor experience, supplemented by photography, roadside picnicking, and, with caution, pool access during summer months. The site suits both a quick en-route halt and a longer photography-focused stop.

Short forest trek Glass bridge crossing Photography Roadside picnicking Pool viewing
03 — Season

Seasonal reference

 
Mar — Jun

Clear skies, comfortable temperatures, safer trail conditions.

Jul — Aug

Peak water volume during monsoon; approach road more prone to landslip.

Sep — Nov

Stable conditions and clear visibility, reduced slip risk.

04 — Access

Travel logistics

 
Position on route
Directly on the Thal–Munsiyari road, ~33–35 km from Munsiyari and ~14 km from Tejam.
Rail access
Tanakpur or Kathgodam, roughly 240–275 km away, with onward bus and taxi connections.
Nearest airport
Pantnagar, approximately 250–313 km away; Naini Saini Airport, Pithoragarh, is closer but less frequently serviced.
Road connections
Regular state-run and private buses run from Delhi, Dehradun, Almora, Pithoragarh and Haldwani toward Munsiyari, with Birthi Falls as a natural halt.

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