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Go
India: Cultural & Classical Tours
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KUMAON HIMALAYAS
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Kumaon Himalayas, Go India :
Cultural & Classical Tours Reservation Form
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• ON THE TIGERS' TRAIL
Immortalized by the legends of Jim Corbett, Kumaon lies in the Himalayan
belt to the west of Nepal. In the foothills is Corbett National
Park, noted for tiger, elephant leopard, deer, Himalayan black bear,
wild boar and the gharial. Higher up are enchanting hill resorts
of Kumaon-India's lake district.
DELHI / NAINITAL / RAMGARH / BINSAR / KAUSANI / RANIKHET / CORBETT
/ DELHI
Day
1. DELHI / NAINITAL (7 hrs)
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Drive to Nainital or train upto Ramnagar and transfer to
Nainital.Check into your mountain resort. The Nainital region
is called the Switzerland of Asia because of the presence
of so many lakes. Evening leisurely' walks around the lake
past colonial type villas and the Church of St.John in the
wilderness. Walk up to Naina peak for stunning views of
the Himalayas including Nanda Devi or take aboat across
the lake. Overnight Nainital. |
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2. NAINITAL / RAMGARH (2 hrs): Morning
visit lakes at Bhimtal and Sat Tal. After lunch drive to
Pamgarh hunting lodge VIa EhowarI. Check into lodge. The
Lodge is situated amongst orchards and forests. Later visit
Mukteshwar, famous for its temples. Overnight Ramgarh.
3. RAMGARH I BINSAR (3 to 4 hrs): Drive to
Binsar via Almora, the cultural capital of Kumaon, established
in 1560, founded by The Chand dynasty. Jageshwar famous
for the l64 ornamented temples built by the Chand rajas.
Proceed to Binsar, one of the most scenic spots in the area
offering excellent Views of the snow clad peaks. Check into
mountain resort. Overnight Binsar.
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BINSAR I KAUSANI
(3 to 4 hrs) : Drive to Kausani. Check into hotel. Kausani
offers a 300km wide view of the Nanda Devi group
of mountains. It was here that Mahatma Gandhi wrote his
commentary on the Gita. Later excursion to Baijnath, a small
town with distinctively carved 12th and 13th century Katyuri
temples on the banks of the river Gomti. Also visit Bageshwar'
Kumaon's most important pilgrimage centre which has several
temples and two sacred pools. Overnight Kausani. |
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5. KAUSANI / RANIKHET (3
to 4 hrs) After
breakfast depart for Ranikhet, aquatint cantonmentestablished
in 1869.Check into hotel. Day at leisure to enjoy peaceful
walks. The twin peaks of Nanda Devi can be clearly seen. Optionally
enjoy a game of golf or visit the Fruit and Garden Research
Sta1on. Overnight Ranikhet.
6. RANIKHET / CORBETT (3 hrs) Drive to Corbett
National Park through scenic forest road. Check into your
forest resort. Evening at leisure at the riverside.Overnight
Corbett |
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CORBETT: Early
morning elephant safari accompanied by naturalist. Optional
elephant / jeep safari in the evening. Evening bonfire and
barbecue. Overnight Corbett.
8. CORBETT / DELHI (7 hrs): Drive to Delhi.
OPTIONS AND EXTENSIONS:
1. CHAKORI I PITHORAGARH I ABBOTS MOUNT PANCHESHWAR I TANAKPUR.
2. Trout fishing near Pancheshwar.
POSSIBLE
VARIATIONS |
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Shorter raiI DELHI / SHIVPURI (RIVER RAFTING) / CORBETT /
NAINITAL / DELHI (5Days).
2. Mughals DELHI / GANGA BANKS / CORBETT IAGRA / JAIPUR /
SAMODE / DELHI (8 Days).
BEST TIME : October to June.
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