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KUMAON HIMALAYAS |
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 |
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Day 1. DELHI / NAINITAL (7 hrs) : 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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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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4. 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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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. |
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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. 7. 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. |
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POSSIBLE
VARIATIONS 1. 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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