Exclusive Kumaon

India

In this tour of nine days you will be exploring some of the virgin and relatively less explored destinations in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. This is best programme for the trvellers who believe in exploration and have minimum lust for comfort. Kumaon is the land of fairs and festivals, legends and glaciers, valleys and glades, verdant forests and alpine meadows, lakes and gushing streams, birds and animals, butterflies and flowers. Nature has been at its bountiful in endowing Kumaon with exquisite tourist sites and scenic grandeur.  You will also visit some remote rustic villages, old temples, museum and markets in this tour. You will also have the opportunity for soft trekkers.  

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    DAY 1 : Delhi / Nainital / Pangot (340KM/08H00)

    Drive to Nainital. Arrive and explore the beautiful valley of Nainital. Visit Nanada Devi Temple, Walk around the Naini lake and possible to do boat ride at Naini lake, walk in mall road and shopping in Tibetan market. Later drive to Pangot, small picturesque hamlet famous for its jungles, birds and natural serenity.

    Overnight at hotel.

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    DAY 2 : Pangot / Almora / Kausani (135KM/04H00)

    Breakfast at hotel.

    Morning explore Pangot Village with lot of natural delights. Drive to Almora, a town profusely rich in cultural heritage, exquisite wildlife, and exhilarating views of the Himalayas. Visit Katarmal Sun Temple, constructed in 9th Century by Katuri king. This temple is dedicated to God Sun  (Surya). Visit G. B. Pant museum and walk in the typical market of Almora. In this market don’t forget to buy ‘Baal Mithai’ originated in this area. Later continue your drive to Kausani, famous for its scenic splendor and its spectacular 300 km-wide panoramic view of Himalyan ranges.

    Overnight at hotel.

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    DAY 3 : Kausani / Baijnath / Bageshwar / Jhopara ( 85KM/02H30)

    Breakfast at hotel.

    Early morning admire picturesque sunrise view (subject to weather condition) and later visit Ana Shakti Ashram and continue to drive Baijnath, a small town on the bank of Gomati river and the place is most noted for its ancient Baijnath temples. The temple is recognized as monument of national Importance by the Archaeological Survey of India in Uttarakhand. Continue drive to Jhopara, enroute visiting Bageshwar, situated at the bank of Unique Sangam of Gomati and Saryu river, which flows beyond Ayodhya (Ram janambhumi). Visit Bagnath temple and get the blessing of Sangam. Arrival and Check in at hotel.

    Overnight at hotel.

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    DAY 4 : Jhopara

    Breakfast at hotel.

    Morning enjoy natural beauty of new virgin destination Jhopara. Soft trekking and hiking to explore this off the beaten trek and while trekking/hiking explore typical Kumauni villages. Visit of the Bio product farm followed by Lunch (organic product drawn from the farm) with local specialty.

    Dinner with delicious local specialty and overnight at hotel.

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    DAY 5 : Jhopara / Liti / Munshyari (105KM/04H30)

    Breakfast at hotel.

    Depart for Munshyari enroute visiting Liti village, an unexplored and picturesque village. The view of Himalaya is great from the village view point in the village. Continue to drive Munshyari, situated on the banks of Goriganga river. It is an upcoming tourist destination preferred by high altitude trekkers and nature lovers. This is at the entrance Gate of Johar Valley, which extends along the path of the Gori Ganga river to its source at the Milam Glacier.

    Dinner and overnight at hotel.

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    DAY 6 : Munshyari

    Breakfast at hotel.

    Depart for visit Maheshwari Kund. Later Birthi fall. Falling from the height of 126 m, Birthi falls offers an extremely refreshing experience. With lush green surroundings blooming in various colors, it makes for an ideal place to sit and enjoy tea and snacks. A prominent peak Panchachuli peak looks majestic from Munsiyari. Evening shopping, Munsiyari offers some of the best pashmina shawls and sheep wool carpets etc.

    Dinner and overnight at hotel.

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    DAY 7 : Munshyari / Pithoragarh (130KM/4H30)

    Breakfast at hotel.

    Depart for Pithoragarh. The drive is full of natural beauty along river Kali.

    On arrival visit Kapileshwar Mahadev temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is situated about 10 meters inside a dark cave. Nakuleshwar Temple is a well known religious site located close to Pithoragarh town.

    Dinner and Overnight at hotel.

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    DAY 8 : Pithoragarh / Corbett ( 240KM/07H30)

    Breakfast at hotel.

    Depart for Corbet National Park. On arrival check in at hotel. Jim Corbett National Park, a wildlife sanctuary in India is rich in flora and fauna. it’s known for its Bengal tigers. Animals, including tigers, leopards and wild elephants, roam the Dhikala zone. On the banks of the Ramganga Reservoir, the Sonanadi zone is home to elephants and leopards, along with hundreds of species of birds. Arrrival and check in. rest the day free for the personal activities.

    Dinner and overnight at hotel.

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    DAY 9 : Corbett / Delhi (265 KM/06H00)

    Breakfast at hotel.

    Morning safari in the park. Depart for Delhi.