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Kumaon Panorama
  The Kumaon - Flora Fauna

 

 

Duration: 11 Nights/12 Days
Destinations: Rishikesh - Corbett - Binsar - Kanakpur

Day 01 :  DELHI / SHIVPURI 1 5 hrs I : Drive to Rishikesh early morning and enroute visit the places of interest in and around Rishikesh Laxman Jhula and the numerous religious  and Yoga centres. After a drive about 30 km to the rafting camp where you shall spend the nigh  banks of the river Ganges. Overnight Ganga Banks riverside resort. 

2 . RISHIKESH : Enjoy a morning rafting experience to Rishikesh with lunch enroute. The entire trip would take about 5 hrs of rafting , of the worlds, best whitewater with each of the  major rapids being given a name. The trip ends at Muni Ki Reti from where you shall to Haridwar, the river side town which otters a fusion of cultures a where the Holy Ganga  descends to the plains, lazily meandering horizon. Here in Haridwar, which in English literally means the "The Do Lord" you shall visit temples and also enjoy evening prayers offered by priests to the Goddesses. Also visit the famous Transmeditational Centre the Beatles lived.  Overnight Ganga Banks riverside resort.

3. GANGA BANKS / CORBETT : Early in the morning start your Corbett National Park, an area rich in natural beauty. Evening at leisure riverside, Tiger Tops Corbett Lodge. Overnight Corbett.

4.  CORBETT : Early morning wake up call at dawn and after a quick tea, proceed to the jungle to catch a glimpse of the abounding mg leopard, hyena, Cheetal, Sambar and tiger.  You shall be accompanied naturalist in Jeep I elephant back and the driver who himself is totally at home in the vast Corbett National Park, covering a total (miles or 323 sq. km). Evening bonfire and bar - be - que. Overnight Corbett.

5. CORBETT / MUKTESHWAR (2 hrs ) Morning free to explore the river and environs. After breakfast drive 60 km to Nainital, a beautiful and popular hill station. Visit Bhimtal one of the many tals or "Lakes" in that area. After lunch proceed to Mukteshwar the temple town about 51 km away. Enroute pass through Bhowali, the health resort of the area. Upon arrival in Mukteshwar check into the mountain trail resort. Overnight Mukteshwar.

6. MUKTESHWAR / BINSAR (3 to 4 hrs) After breakfast visit the many temples and proceed to Jageshwar, a little town surrounded by deodar forests. This town was favored by the Chand rajas who built a multitude of temples here. The cluster at Jageshwar consists of 164 temples built over different periods by successive rulers. The richly carved and ornamented temples are an archeological treasure. A small pond, known as the "Bhrama Kund" is considered to be holy and pilgrims have a ritual bath here before entering the temples. Proceed to Binsar, one of the most scenic spots around Almora. At 2500 m, it offers an excellent view of the surrounding mountains. Upon arrival into Binsar check into mountain resort. Overnight Binsar. 

7. BINSAR / PANCHESHWAR Drive to Pancheshwar 16 hrs (and set out to camp on the banks of the Maha Kali river. the holy river of the kingdom 0 Nepal and river Sarda meet here.  There is a beautiful temple on the opposite side of the confluence and myth has it that there is a temple on the bed of the confluence. No one is allowed to fish at that side of the confluence Evening bonfire. Overnight camp and chota peg I perhaps a catchy fish bar - be cue.

8. PANCHESHWAR The town of Pancheshwar is well known through the district for its ability to throw up huge Mahaseer, the Salmon of the Indian rivers. The Golden Mahaseer is the prize fish in the northern parts of India an( a good catch may measure in at more than 30 lbs. Start your day at dawn and fish the waters till breakfast. Full day at leisure, with an optional walk to the temple on the other side. Riverside bonfire and bar-be~ue. Overnight camp.

9. PANCHESHWAR / ABBOT MOUNT Drive to Champawat 1 65 km I lying at the centre of the wide wooded valley, the first capital of the Chand rulers, is probably the most important  centre of Pithoragarh district. The surroundings of the town are virtually littered with beautiful wooden temples The Baleshwar and Ratneshwar temple complexes are some of the fines examples of the Chand dynasty's patronage. The exquisitely carved temples containing some  erotic figures, lie in various stages of preservation in the valley. Other remnants of the Chand legacy are the ruins of the fort and the Naganath temple. Visit these temples and overnight  stay at the tourist rest house failing which at camp.

10. CHAMPAWAT / TANAKPUR : Drive further down the river and set up camp near the small border town of Tanakpur, on the banks of the Sarda (5 hrs). Rest of the day at leisure to explore the forests or enjoy nature treks walks. Overnight camp.

11 . TANAKPUR This stretch of the river does offer a bit of fishing especially at Bhramkund and one can relax on the vast beaches and swim in the pleasant waters, In the afternoon make a short trip to a temple located on the hills side.Walk along the jungle trails and return to camp for overnight.

12. TANAKPUR / DELHI In the morning drive to Delhi 16 - 7 hrs).
 

 
  The Kumaon Panorama



 

Duration: 8 Nights/9 Days
Destinations: Saattal - Almora - Ranikhet - Nainital

DAY 1. DELHI / SAATTAL : Drive to Saattal arriving by lunch. Post lunch proceed for a halt day tour to include Bhimtal and Naukuchiatal. Return to the camp by evening . Bonfire and dinner at the lakeside. Overnight camp.

2. SMTTAL / CHAMPAWAT VIA RITHA SAHIB : After an early breakfast drive to Champawat. Enroute visit Ritha Sahib Arrive by lunch. Post lunch proceed for a half day excursion to Mayawati to visit Swami Vivekanand ashram. Return to hotel/guest house by dinner. Overnight  Champawat.

3. CHAMPAWAT / PITHORAGARH : After breakfast drive to Pithoragarh. Enroute visit Mt  Abbot. Arrive by lunch and check into hotel Camp. Post lunch visit to valley view point and sunset point. Return to the camp by evening Bonfire dinner and overnight in camp/hotel.

4. PITHORAGARH / CHAKORI : After breakfast drive to Chakori. Enroute visit Patal Bhubneshwar, the famous cave temple. Arrive Chakori by lunch and check into the hotel I tourist bungalow. Post lunch proceed for a nature walk into the deer park. Return by evening dinner and overnight Chakori.

5. CHAKORI / ALMORA: After a leisurely breakfast drive to Almora to arrive by lunch and check into the hotel. Rest of the day free in Almora. Overnight Almora.

6. ALMORA / RANIKHET After breakfast drive to Ranikhet arrive by noon and check into the hotel. Post lunch proceed for a half day city sightseeing tour. Dinner and overnight Ranikhet.

7 . RANIKHET / NAINITAL : After a leisurely breakfast drive to Nainital. Enroute visit Kainichi temple. Arrive by lunch and check into hotel. Rest of the day free for boating/shopping.  Overnight Nainital.

8 . NAINITAL : After breakfast proceed for a half day excursion to Hanumangarhi. Arrive by lunch post lunch half day sightseeing tour. Overnight Nainital

9 . NAINITAL/DELHI : AM - Free in Nainital. PM - Drive to Delhi to arrive by evening.
 

 
  White Sail Trek

 

 

Duration: 10 Nights/11 Days
Destinations: Manikaran - Buddha Ban - Kullu

Day 01 : Fly to Kullu and transfer to Manikaran. Enjoy a hot spring bath. Overnight hotel /camp at Manikaran.

2. MANIKARAN / BURSHENI VILLAGE (14 kms) : The trek goes uphill along the right bank of the Parvati river to reach Bursheni. The landscape here covers single storeyed wooded houses with slate roofs and terraced fields. Overnight camp / Bursheni. 

3. BURSHENI I BUDDHA BAN (14 kms) : A pleasant walk through greenery and sparkling yellow and purple flowers upto the Tos stream emerging from the Tos glacier. Here you will witness several flour mills run by channelising flooring underway. Trek further through wavy cornfields and through green forests and reach Buddha Ban at 9000 ft. Camp further up at  111300 ft I near a cave used by shepherds and woodcutters.

4. BUDDHA BAN I WHITE SAIL PEAK BASE CAMP : Trek vertical grass slopes crossing several streams reaching Shamsi at the foot of a formidable morraine. Trekking further towards the Tos glaciers, one could see the big ice cave and the snout of the glacier from where the Tos stream originates. After crossing the turbulent Umga stream reach Umga at 14000 ft. Overnight camp.

5. This day enjoy glacier views and the snowclad peaks of Papsura (21,148 ft) and Dharamsura or the White Sail ( 21,148 ft). Enjoy local nature walks / treks around. Overnight camp.

6. Trek UMGA I SARAN (5 hrs). Overnight camp.

7. Trek SARAN I BURSHENI (5 hrs). Overnight camp.

8. Trek BURSHENI I MANIKARAN I KULLU. Trek to Manikaran (3 hrs ) and drive to Kullu. Overnight hotel.

9. KULLU I JUDGES COURT : Drive to Judges Court (4 hrs ). Overnight at the fabulous Judges Court Palace Resort.

10. JUDGES COURT / DELHI : Transfer to Pathankot for overnight Delhi.

11 . Arrive Delhi in the morning.
 

 
  Alpine Flowers Trek



Duration: 8 Nights/9 Days
Destinations: Nalagarh - Taragarh - Tatwani - Dharamshala.

Day 01 :  DELHI / NALAGARH (5 to 6 hrs.) : Drive to Nalagarh for lunch. Check into the beautiful Hilltop Fortress palace. Day free to enjoy ambience of the palace and the nearby fort. Overnight Nalagarh.

2. NALAGARH / TARAGARH (4 to 5 hrs.) Drive to Taragarh arriving by late lunch. Check into Taragarh Palace hotel run by the royal family of Kashmir. Evening free to explore the palace resort or the tea gardens around palace. Overnight Taragarh. 

3. TARAGARH/ BILLING (3 to 4 hrs) : Drive to Bir where you may visit a tea factory and the Buddhist monastery. From here you may either drive along an unmetalled road or trek up the old jungle fire lane with a gradual climb (4 to 5 hrs.) to Billing famous for Hang Gliding and Para Sailing .The views from Billing are breathtaking. Overnight camp.

4. BILLING / RAJGUNDHA (3 hrs.) : Enroute, you will come nomads called "Gaddis" and "Gujjars" passing by with their sheep/goats and singing songs or playing the flute. Lot of bird/wildlife is seen including the snow pheasant, the barking deer and occasionally the brown  bear. Walk along the ridge to reach Rajgundha. Overnight camp / rest house

5. RAJGUNDHA / PLASCHIK (3 hrs.) : Trek to Plaschik passing the most picturesque and beautiful fir, pine and deodar trees and meadows. You can hear the roaring music of the Uhi river echoing through the valley. Overnight camp. 

6. PLASCHIK / TATWANI ( 4 to 5 hrs 1:) This stretch affords excellent views of the Kangra valley, Mt Kailash and Mani Mahesh range and Thamsar peak from the ridge (12000 ft.) From here you climb down hill for 2 kms to reach Tatwani hot sulphur springs which is known for its  medicinal value. Free to bathe in the spring. Overnight camp.

7. TATWANI / DHARAMSALA (2 to 3 hrs) : Trek through thick jungle downwards or drive down to Dharamsala. Overnight at hotel Dharamsala.

8. Drive to Pathankot (4 hrs.) to board overnight train to Delhi.

9. Arrive Delhi.
 

 
  Dharamshala Trek

 

 

Duration: 12 Nights/13 Days
Destinations: Dharamshala - Chamba - Manali

Day 01 :  Delhi : Arrive Delhi. Met on arrival and transfer to hotel for overnight stay.

2. DELHI / CHANDIGARH / DHARAMSALA : Morning transfer to station to board train for Chandigarh. Met upon arrival and drive to Dharamsala (1250m/ 320 kms). Lunch enroute. Arrive and transfer to hotel tour overnight stay.

3. DHARAMSALA : Morning at leisure for independent activities. Afternoon, half day sightseeing tour. Also called the "Little Lhasa of India", Dharamsala is divided into upper and lower towns and the altitude varies from 1250m to 2000m. Dharamsala is also the seat of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, who now lives in Mcleod Ganj (1730m) in upper Dharamsala. Overnight stay at hotel.

4. DHARAMSALA / CHAMBA : Morning after breakfast drive to Chamba (1800m) by covering approx. 270 kms. Chamba is the western most district of Himachal Pradesh. The river Chenab runs through in the north and the river Ravi in the south. In the centre of the town there is a spacious playground called the Chowgan, a grassy field, about 805 m in length and 73m wide. Among the most interesting objects in Chamba are a number of richly carved temples. Arrive and overnight stay at tourist bungalow.

5. CHAMBA / TRAILA : Morning, after breakfast, drive to reach the roadhead Traila 125 kms by covering the Pangi valley which is a land of pretty faces, beautiful dances and scenic splendour. Mainly two communities, namely Pangwala and Bhots inhabit this valley. Arrive and overnight stay at tourist bungalow.

6 . TRAILA / SATRUNDI Morning, after breakfast, start first days trek to Satrundi ( 2900m) via a small village Bhanodi covering 15 kms. Two day's trek through forest, ascends and  descends upto Satrundi. Arrive Satrundi and overnight stay in tents.

7. SATRUNDI / SACH PASS / BINDRABANI Morning, after breakfast, start trekking to reach Bindrabani (14 kms) by crossing Sach pass ( 4500m) which is a steep ascent of 5 kms from Satrundi. From the pass you can have a serene and beautiful view of many virgin peaks, hanging glaciers and towering rocky mountains. After the pass cross the 2 km long glacier. Arrive Bindrabani ( 2750m) and overnight stay in tents.

8. BINDRABANI / KILLAR : Morning, after breakfast, trek to Killar ( 2400m /11 kms ) which is situated amidst criss crossing trails in a deep and narrow gorge of Chenab river. From Killar one has many options, either trek northeast and reach Kishtwar (Jammu) or trek east and halfway to Kishtwar cross Umasil and reach Zanskar or trek southeast and reach Keylong  (Manali). This is the route which we will be taking to reach Keylong. Overnight stay in tents at  Killar 

9. KILLAR / PURTHI : Morning, after breakfast, trek to Purthi (2200 m 24 kms ). After covering 7 - 8 kms, the trail turns east for Purthi. Purthi is a very beautiful place known for one of the best forest nurseries and historical rest house on the right bank of Chandra Bhaga.  Arrive Purthi and overnight stay tents.

10 . PURTHI / RAOLI Morning, after breakfast,  start trek (114 kms ) with moderate ascents I descents. Reach Raoli ( 2000 m ) and overnight stay in tent.

11 . RAOLI / MANALI : Morning, after an early breakfast, drive to Manali (1920m) via Keylong (3350m ). Keylong is an "Oasis of green fields" and on can also visit the Khardong monastery. Lunch enroute. Arrive Manali and overnight stay at the hotel. 

12. MANALI : Morning at leisure. Afternoon half day city sightseeing tour Manali. Visiting Hadimba temple, Vashisht hot springs and the mountaineering institute. Overnight stay at the hotel.

13. MANALI / KULLU / DELHI : Morning after breakfast drive to KuIlu time to board flight to  Delhi.
 

 



 
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