Nature, Birding & Deep Pine Forests
Overview
Nature, Birding & Deep Pine Forests. Stay plan: Pangot (1N) – Nainital (1N) – Binsar (2N) – Mukteshwar (1N). Arrive Kathgodam, depart Kathgodam/Delhi.
Itinerary
Arrive at Kathgodam railway station, Pantnagar Airport or begin the drive from Delhi. Meet your tour executive and transfer by road to Pangot, climbing through the foothills gateway and oak forests above Nainital. Check in at your hotel on arrival. The evening is free to relax, walk around the quiet forested ridges and look out for Himalayan birdlife near the property. Evening at leisure and overnight stay in Pangot.
After breakfast, drive down to Nainital through scenic valleys and pine ridges. Check in at your hotel and set out to explore the famous Lake City. Enjoy boating on Naini Lake, visit Naina Devi Temple on its shore, stroll along Mall Road and browse the Tibetan Market. Ride the cable car to Snow View Point for Himalayan vistas and visit the Eco Cave Gardens. Overnight stay in Nainital.
Post breakfast, drive to Binsar through scenic valleys and pine ridges of Kumaon. Check in for a deep wilderness stay inside Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, surrounded by oak and rhododendron forest. Trek to Zero Point for 360-degree vistas of snow peaks stretching from Kedarnath to Panchachuli. Visit the ancient stone temple complex of Jageshwar Dham set among deodar trees. Return to the sanctuary for an overnight stay in Binsar.
Breakfast at the resort, followed by a full day excursion covering the top highlights of Binsar. Enjoy a deep wilderness stay inside Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, with oak and rhododendron forest all around. Trek to Zero Point for 360-degree snow peak vistas from Kedarnath to Panchachuli, and visit the ancient temple cluster of Jageshwar Dham. Return to the resort by evening. Overnight stay in Binsar.
After breakfast, drive to Mukteshwar through scenic valleys and pine ridges. Check in at your hotel in this hill town perched at around 7,500 ft with panoramic Himalayan views. Explore the Chauli Ki Jali cliff with its sheer rock face and valley outlook, visit the 350-year-old Mukteshwar Dham Shiva temple, and walk through local fruit orchards of apple, apricot and plum. Overnight stay in Mukteshwar.
Enjoy breakfast and a final morning mountain view across the Himalayan skyline from the property. Check out and drive down through pine forest and orchard country into the foothills. Depending on your onward plans, you are dropped at Kathgodam railway station, Pantnagar Airport or driven through to Delhi for your onward journey. The tour concludes on arrival at your chosen departure point.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pangot1 night | Standard Category Hotel, Pangot | Jungle Lore Birding Lodge Pangot / Kafal House Pangot / Pangot Himalayan View Resort | Premium Category Hotel, Pangot | Luxury Category Hotel, Pangot |
| Nainital1 night | Cedar Wood Resort / Hotel Aroma | The Lawrence Solitaire resort / Swiss Hotel / HOTEL BALRAMPUR House / Kaansya resort | — | — |
| Binsar2 nights | Standard Category Hotel, Binsar | Deluxe Category Hotel, Binsar | Binsar Eco Resort / Club Mahindra Binsar Valley / Grand Oak Manor Binsar | AyurVAID Kalmatia Luxury Heritage Almora / Binsar Forest Estate Luxury Lodges / Itmenaan Estate Almora |
| Mukteshwar1 night | Himalayas Resort By The Lake Hill / Ganghar A Jungle Resort | — | — | — |
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 | 23,391 | 28,109 | 35,252 | 49,616 |
| 3 travellers Swift Dzire NAC | 19,214 | 23,606 | 30,490 | 43,743 |
| 4 travellers Swift Dzire NAC | 17,125 | 21,354 | 28,109 | 40,807 |
| 4 travellers Ertiga | 19,577 | 24,295 | 31,472 | 45,836 |
| 4 travellers Innova Crysta | 20,848 | 25,566 | 32,732 | 47,096 |
| 5 travellers Innova Crysta | 18,851 | 23,373 | 30,379 | 44,076 |
| 6 travellers Innova Crysta | 17,519 | 21,911 | 28,810 | 42,063 |
| 6 travellers Innova Crysta | 18,306 | 23,024 | 30,212 | 44,576 |
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| Group | Standard | Deluxe | Premium | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 travellers Innova Crysta | 16,567 | 20,866 | 27,690 | 40,626 |
| 7 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater | 18,262 | 22,561 | 29,370 | 42,306 |
| 8 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater | 17,337 | 21,566 | 28,319 | 41,017 |
| 8 travellers Innova Crysta | 20,848 | 25,566 | 32,732 | 47,096 |
| 9 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater | 17,142 | 21,534 | 28,437 | 41,690 |
| 10 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater | 16,514 | 20,841 | 27,690 | 40,721 |
| 10 travellers Tempo Traveller 17-Seater | 17,459 | 22,176 | 29,372 | 43,736 |
| 12 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater | 15,571 | 19,800 | 26,569 | 39,267 |
| 12 travellers Tempo Traveller 17-Seater | 16,752 | 21,470 | 28,672 | 43,036 |
| 16 travellers Tempo Traveller 17-Seater | 15,574 | 20,170 | 27,271 | 41,219 |
| 20 travellers Tempo Traveller 22-Seater | 14,867 | 19,390 | 26,431 | 40,128 |
| 22 travellers 27 Seated Coach | 18,801 | 23,341 | 30,364 | 44,122 |
Extras, per person for the whole trip
| For | Standard | Deluxe | Premium | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extra adult (extra bed) | 10,859 | 14,600 | 20,966 | 31,998 |
| Child with bed | 4,158 | 4,339 | 14,112 | 21,952 |
| Child without bed | 2,610 | 2,735 | 8,870 | 13,709 |
| Single room supplement | 13,221 | 17,939 | 25,172 | 39,536 |
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.


