Day 01 Delhi - Nainital or Bhimtal (300 kms / 6.5 hrs). Leave Delhi at 7 A.M.
Reach Nainital / Bhimtal – the beautiful lake district of
Kumaon - at 1.30 P.M. After settling into deluxe hotel, visit
the shimmering lake for boating and the bustling mall for
local action. Overnight at Nainital / Bhimtal.
Day 02 Nainital or Bhimtal.
Discover these quaint hill towns. Excursions on foot
or horses within Nainital to Snow View or Dorothy’s Seat or
Tiffin Top for Himalayan views or near Nainital to Kilbury,
Naukuchiatal, Sattal, Khurpatal or Bhimtal. Overnight at
Nainital / Bhimtal.
Day 03 Nainital or Bhimtal
– Ranikhet (60 kms / 2 hrs) or Kausani (115 kms / 3.5
hrs). ). Leave Nainital / Bhimtal after a relaxed breakfast
and reach Ranikhet / Kausani by lunch time. Local sightseeing.
Overnight at Ranikhet / Kausani.
Day 04
Ranikhet or Kausani. Local sightseeing and
excursions. Overnight at Ranikhet / Kausani.
Ranikhet: A serene and peaceful
hillstation foreshadowed by conifer forests and surrounded by
snow clad Himalayan ranges from the Bhagirathi peaks in the
west to Nanda Kot in the east. Ranikhet also offers golfing at
the 9 hole Army Course besides being known for the orchards of
Chaubatia and Jhoola Devi Temple.
Kausani:
At a much greater height it offers a spectacular 300
kms wide view of the Himalayas and walks in the thickly wooded
area. Offers interesting excursions to the 12th century
Baijnath Temple by the Gomti River and to Patal Bhuvneshwar
with its enchanting underground cave temples.
Day 05 Ranikhet or Kausani to Almora
/ Binsar (70 kms / 2 hrs). Leave Ranikhet / Kausani after a
relaxed breakfast and reach Almora / Binsar by lunch time.
After settling into the resort imbibe the essence of another
natural jewel of Kumaon. Overnight at Almora / Binsar.
Day 06 Almora / Binsar. Local
sightseeing and excursions. Overnight at Almora /
Binsar.
Almora / Binsar: The snow clad peaks of Kedarnath,
Nanda Devi and Nanda Kot are visible from here presenting a
majestic view of the Himalayan panorama. The beautiful forests
of Himalayan oak and rhododendron are excellent for walks and
soft treks. Nearby is the magnificent temple complex of
Jageshwar, set amidst thick deodhar woods.
Day
07 Almora / Binsar - Ramgarh or Mukteshwar (90-125
kms / 2.5–3.5 hrs). Leave Almora / Binsar after a leisurely
breakfast and enter the picturesque fruit basket of Kumaon –
Ramgarh / Mukteshwar / Bhimtal. Local sightseeing. Overnight
at Ramgarh / Mukteshwar.
Ramgarh – In the foothills of the
Himalayas, this is a picturesque hamlet in the heart of apple,
plum, peaches and apricot orchards. It is an ideal place for
long walks, to let your creative juices flow or just unwind or
introspect.
Mukteshwar – At 8000 ft, this is an idyllic
sojourn in the lap of the mountains and rolling meadows.
Surrounded by fruit orchards and thick coniferous forest it
provides a majestic view of the Himalayas. It is popular for
the century old Shiva Temple, Chauthijalli rock formations,
Angora wool sheep farm, rejuvenating forest walks and
enchanting sunsets.
Day 08 Ramgarh or
Mukteshwar – Delhi (350 kms /8 hrs). Depart from
Ramgarh / Mukteshwar /Naukuchiatal after breakfast. Reach
Delhi in the evening. Tour ends...but the memories remain !