Untouched Kumaon

India

If you really want to explore nature and Himalayan culture you will not repent at the end of this tour. The tour will start with a train journey to Kathgodam from where you will be on an appalling journey in the lap of nature. This tour is for the adventure seekers, there is option for rock climbing, rappelling and soft trekking. For nature and wildlife lovers there are fruit orchards, coniferous forests, rolling meadows, bird watching, wild life visit. You will visit spiritual town of Bageshwar which is situated at the bank of the Sangam of Saryu and Gomti rivers. Palpate your taste bud with local Kumauni specialty cuisine.     

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    DAY 1 : Delhi / Kathgodam (KGM Shatabdi Express 06H20/11H40)/ Mukteshwar (60KM/02H00)

    Depart early morning by train Delhi / Kathgodam. Assistance on arrival & immediate drive to Mukteshwar, a pleasing destination situated at an elevation of 2,285 mts above sea level in Nainital district of Uttarakhand. This area is known for rock climbing, rappelling and many more adventure sports in addition to the beautiful view of Himalayan ranges. The tourist places in Mukteshwar include its fruit orchards, coniferous forests, rolling meadows and temples. Visit Mukteshwardham, Mahadev temples and Chauliki jail.

    Dinner and overnight at hotel.

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    DAY 2 : Mukteshwar / Almora (55KM/02H00)

    Breakfast at hotel.

    Depart for 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 Sun god (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.

    Dinner and overnight at hotel.

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    DAY 3 : Almora / Binsar (35KM/01H30)

    Breakfast at hotel.

    Drive to Binsar Wildlife sanctuary, this sanctuary hosts 25 types of trees, 24 types of bushes and 7 varieties of grasses. Mammals include leopard, Himalayan goral, chital, musk deer, Sumatran serow, jungle cat, wild boar, pine marten, red fox, grey langur, rhesus macaque, red giant flying squirrel, and Indian Muntjac. This park hosts over 200 species of birds.

    Dinner and overnight at hotel.

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    DAY 4 : Binsar / Bageshwar / Chaukori (85KM/03H00)

    Breakfast at hotel.

    Drive to Chaukori, a hill station set among the lofty peaks of the western Himalayan Range in the Kumaon Division of Uttarakhand. On the way stop in Bageshwar, situated at the bank of the Unique Sangam of Saryu river and Gomti River. Visit Bagnath temple and get the blessing of Sangam of river Gomti and Saryu which flows beyond Ayodhya (Ram janam bhumi). Continue towards Chaukori. On arrival check-in at hotel. Evening enjoy natural serenity of this place.

    Dinner and overnight at hotel.

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    DAY 5 : Chaukori / Patal Bhubneshwar (40KM/01H30)

    Breakfast at hotel.

    Morning enjoy in this Carbon free area. Drive to Patal Bhubaneshwar (Cave temple), the visit of which remains one of their most memorable experiences. The myth behind this cave cum sanctuary is that the Pandavas with their wife Draupadi stayed for a while here while on their way before final journey to salvation in the Himalayas.

    Dinner with the Kumauni speciality and overnight at hotel.

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    DAY 6 : Chaukori / Gangolihat/ Champawat (95KM/03H00)

    Breakfast at hotel.

    Depart to Champawat. En route visit Mahakali Temple Gangolihat. Champawat is believed to be the place where the Kurmavtar (the turtle incarnation of Lord Vishnu) took place. Visit Baleswar Temple, one of the oldest temples in Champawat is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It was built around 10th century AD by the rulers of Chand Dynasty. Later visit Ek Hathia Ka Naula.

    Dinner and overnight at hotel.

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    DAY 7 : Champawat / Tanakpur (75KM/02H00) /Delhi (Jan Shatabdi Express 11H25/21H35)

    Breakfast at hotel.

    Depart to Tanakpur to board a train to Delhi.