Himalayan Panorama & Kumaon Heritage
Overview
Himalayan Panorama & Kumaon Heritage. Stay plan: Ranikhet (1N) – Kausani (2N) – Almora (1N). Arrive Kathgodam, depart Kathgodam/Delhi.
Itinerary
Arrive at Kathgodam railway station, Pantnagar Airport or Delhi to begin your Kumaon holiday. Meet our tour executive and drive up to Ranikhet, climbing steadily through this gateway to the foothills with its pine slopes and valley views along the way. On arrival, transfer to your hotel and complete check-in. The evening is free at leisure to stroll around the quiet cantonment town. Overnight stay in Ranikhet.
Post breakfast, drive to Kausani through scenic valleys and pine ridges. Check in at your hotel and explore this hill station, often called the Switzerland of India, facing a 300 km uninterrupted panorama of Trisul, Nanda Devi and Panchachuli. Visit Anasakti Ashram (Gandhi Smriti), the terraced tea gardens, and the ancient Baijnath Temples on the Gomti river. Evening free for the sunset view. Overnight stay in Kausani.
Breakfast at the resort, followed by a full day excursion covering the top highlights of Kausani. Known as the Switzerland of India, the town faces a 300 km uninterrupted panorama of Trisul, Nanda Devi and Panchachuli. Visit Anasakti Ashram (Gandhi Smriti), walk through the tea gardens, and drive down to the stone-built Baijnath Temples. Return to the resort in the evening. Overnight stay in Kausani.
After breakfast, drive to Almora through scenic valleys and pine ridges. Check in and explore Almora, the cultural capital of Kumaon. Visit the ancient Kasar Devi Temple on Crank's Ridge, long associated with writers and seekers, the Chitai Golu Devta Temple known as the Temple of Justice with its thousands of bells, and the historic 200-year-old Lala Bazar with its stone-paved lanes. Overnight stay in Almora.
After breakfast, enjoy a last morning mountain view from the hotel before checking out. Your vehicle is then ready for the drive down through the Kumaon hills to Kathgodam railway station, Pantnagar Airport or onward to Delhi, depending on your travel plans. The road runs past terraced fields, pine ridges and small bazaar towns. On arrival at your departure point, the tour concludes and you continue your onward journey.
Where you sleep
Hover any hotel to see what we know about it. Pick the grade that suits you; the price moves with it.
| Stop | Standard | Deluxe | Premium | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranikhet1 night | The Parijat Retreat / Hotel Xomotel Ranikhet / Kafal Cottage / Ranikhet Continental | — | — | — |
| Kausani2 nights | Stay Inn Kausani / Xomotel Sunita Himalayan Paradise / Kausani Retreat | — | — | — |
| Almora1 night | Adaara Retreat / The Mountain Paradise | — | — | — |
Price per person, by group size
In INR, per person, hotels on twin sharing at the grade you pick. A planner confirms the exact price for your dates.
| Group | Standard | Deluxe | Premium | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 travellers Swift Dzire NAC | 14,125 | 20,905 | 28,476 | 33,656 |
| 3 travellers Swift Dzire NAC | 10,999 | 17,417 | 24,427 | 29,340 |
| 4 travellers Swift Dzire NAC | 9,436 | 15,673 | 22,403 | 27,182 |
| 4 travellers Ertiga | 10,947 | 17,727 | 25,326 | 30,506 |
| 4 travellers Innova Crysta | 12,006 | 18,786 | 26,376 | 31,556 |
| 5 travellers Innova Crysta | 10,554 | 17,117 | 24,367 | 29,387 |
| 6 travellers Innova Crysta | 9,586 | 16,005 | 23,027 | 27,940 |
| 6 travellers Innova Crysta | 9,887 | 16,668 | 24,276 | 29,456 |
Show more group sizes (12)
| Group | Standard | Deluxe | Premium | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 travellers Innova Crysta | 8,895 | 15,210 | 22,070 | 26,907 |
| 7 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater | 10,307 | 16,622 | 23,470 | 28,307 |
| 8 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater | 9,612 | 15,850 | 22,578 | 27,357 |
| 8 travellers Innova Crysta | 12,006 | 18,786 | 26,376 | 31,556 |
| 9 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater | 9,272 | 15,691 | 22,716 | 27,629 |
| 10 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater | 8,820 | 15,166 | 22,077 | 26,937 |
| 10 travellers Tempo Traveller 17-Seater | 9,181 | 15,961 | 23,576 | 28,756 |
| 12 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater | 8,141 | 14,378 | 21,119 | 25,899 |
| 12 travellers Tempo Traveller 17-Seater | 8,593 | 15,373 | 22,993 | 28,173 |
| 16 travellers Tempo Traveller 17-Seater | 7,744 | 14,388 | 21,795 | 26,875 |
| 20 travellers Tempo Traveller 22-Seater | 7,235 | 13,798 | 21,077 | 26,097 |
| 22 travellers 27 Seated Coach | 10,494 | 17,076 | 24,358 | 29,393 |
Extras, per person for the whole trip
| For | Standard | Deluxe | Premium | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extra adult (extra bed) | 4,746 | 10,441 | 16,330 | 20,709 |
| Child with bed | 3,978 | 8,678 | 3,528 | 12,544 |
| Child without bed | 2,486 | 5,469 | 2,218 | 7,862 |
| Single room supplement | 5,650 | 12,430 | 20,076 | 25,256 |
Added to the price of the travellers above: hotel and meals for the extra person. Children are priced at the hotel's child rate; the single room supplement is what one traveller adds by taking a room alone.
What's included
✓ Included
- Accommodation in selected category hotels/resorts on DBL/Twin sharing basis.
- Meal Plan as booked (EP: Room Only / MAP: Daily Buffet Breakfast & Dinner).
- Private exclusive AC/Heating Vehicle (Sedan / SUV / Tempo Traveller) for all transfers, sightseeing, and inter-city travel as per itinerary.
- 1 Exclusive 4x4 Gypsy Jungle Safari in Jim Corbett National Park with forest permits, driver, and mandatory naturalist guide (where Corbett is included).
- Driver allowances, toll taxes, state road taxes, parking charges, and fuel charges.
- Inner Line Permit (ILP) and administrative processing charges (for Dharchula / Gunji / Nabi / Adi Kailash sectors).
- 24x7 On-tour assistance and professional destination coordination.
✗ Not included
- Airfare / Train tickets to and from Kathgodam / Pantnagar / Delhi.
- Any entry fees to monuments, ropeway charges, boat rides, paragliding, adventure activities, or museum tickets.
- Additional meals, room service, alcoholic beverages, laundry, telephone calls, or personal incidentals.
- Kedarnath / Adi Kailash helicopter tickets, pony / palanquin / porter charges (unless explicitly bundled).
- Mandatory Gala Dinner supplements on Christmas Eve (24th Dec) and New Year's Eve (31st Dec).
- GST @ 5% applicable on overall billing invoice.
- Any cost arising out of unforeseen circumstances like landslides, road blocks, flight delays, or severe weather conditions.
Terms & conditions
Cancellation Policy
- If cancellation is done before 30 days of arrival, 90% of the total booking amount will be refunded.
- If cancellation is done before 25-30 days of arrival, 70% of the total booking amount will be refunded.
- If cancellation is done before 20-24 days of arrival, 50% of the total booking amount will be refunded.
- If cancellation is done before 10-19 days of arrival, 25% of the total booking amount will be refunded.
- If cancellation is done within 09 days of arrival, 00% of the total booking amount will be refunded.
Payment Policy & Schedule
- 25% of the tour package cost needs to be deposited at the booking time.
- Next 50% of the tour package cost should be deposited at least 30 days before the actual date of departure.
- The remaining 25% (complete 100%) should be deposited at least 15 days before the date of actual departure.
Important Notes
- The rates do not apply to peak festive time and season.
- Rates of accommodation depend on availability; if the mentioned hotels are unavailable, alternate stays of the same class/category will be arranged.
- Most hotels have a 12:00 noon check-in / check-out. Early / late check-in is subject to availability.
- Vehicle air-conditioning runs on plain roads only and is normally switched off on hill drives.
- Sightseeing is subject to political, traffic and weather conditions and may change when conditions are extremely adverse.
- Entrance / temple fees are to be paid directly by the client at the venue.
- We advise against travelling at night; supplement charges will apply when necessary.


