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Eastern Kumaon & Munsyari Panchachuli Expedition
Overview
Eastern Kumaon & Munsyari Panchachuli Expedition. Stay plan: Nainital (1N) – Kausani (1N) – Chaukori (1N) – Munsyari (2N) – Binsar (1N) – Corbett (1N). Arrive Kathgodam, depart Kathgodam/Delhi.
Itinerary
Arrive at Kathgodam railway station, Pantnagar Airport or begin the drive from Delhi. Meet our tour executive and transfer to your hotel, driving up to Nainital through the foothills gateway of Kumaon with forested ridges and valley views on the way. Check in at the hotel and freshen up. The evening is free at leisure, perhaps for a walk near the lake or along Mall Road. Overnight stay in Nainital.
After breakfast, drive to Kausani through scenic valleys and pine ridges. Check in and explore Kausani, known as the Switzerland of India, facing a 300 km uninterrupted panorama of Trisul, Nanda Devi and Panchachuli. Visit Anasakti Ashram, also called Gandhi Smriti, where Mahatma Gandhi stayed and wrote, walk through the hillside tea gardens, and see the stone Baijnath Temples beside the Gomti river. Overnight stay in Kausani.
Post breakfast, drive to Chaukori via scenic valleys and pine ridges. Check in and explore this unspoiled hill hamlet, known for majestic close-up views of the Panchachuli peaks and surrounding tea gardens. An excursion takes you to Patal Bhuvaneshwar, an underground subterranean limestone cave temple reached by a narrow descent. Return to the resort for an evening of mountain views and an overnight stay in Chaukori.
Post breakfast, drive to Munsyari via scenic valleys and pine ridges. On arrival, check in at this town at about 7,200 ft, the gateway to the Johar Valley and Milam Glacier. Visit Birthi Falls on the way, Kalamuni Top with its temple and viewpoint, the tribal weaving village of Darkot, the Tribal Heritage Museum, and the base of Khaliya Top. Overnight stay in Munsyari.
Arrive in Munsyari and check in at the resort. Breakfast at the resort, then a full day excursion covering the top highlights of this gateway to the Johar Valley and Milam Glacier, set at about 7,200 ft. Visit Birthi Falls, Kalamuni Top, the tribal weaving village of Darkot, the Tribal Heritage Museum and the base of Khaliya Top, with views of the Panchachuli range along the way. Overnight stay in Munsyari.
Post breakfast, drive to Binsar via scenic valleys and pine ridges. Check in for a deep wilderness stay inside the Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, surrounded by oak and rhododendron forest. Trek to Zero Point for 360-degree vistas of the snow peaks stretching from Kedarnath to Panchachuli. Visit Jageshwar Dham, the cluster of ancient stone temples set among tall deodars. Overnight stay in Binsar.
After breakfast, drive down to Corbett through scenic valleys and pine ridges. Check in at your resort near Jim Corbett National Park. Enjoy a thrilling open 4x4 Jeep Safari in Corbett Tiger Reserve, in the Bijrani, Jhirna or Dhela Zone as permits allow. Visit the Garjiya Devi Temple set on a rock above the river and enjoy quiet walks along the Kosi. Overnight stay in Corbett.
After breakfast and a last morning view of the forested hills, check out from your hotel. You are then driven back through the Terai plains and farmland to Kathgodam railway station, Pantnagar Airport or onward to Delhi for your journey home. Any remaining time may be used for souvenir shopping en route. The tour concludes on arrival at your chosen station, airport or city.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nainital1 night | Cedar Wood Resort / Hotel Aroma | The Lawrence Solitaire resort / Swiss Hotel / HOTEL BALRAMPUR House / Kaansya resort | — | — |
| Kausani1 night | Stay Inn Kausani / Xomotel Sunita Himalayan Paradise / Kausani Retreat | — | — | — |
| Chaukori1 night | Hotel Gaurav Chaukori / Hotel Hardik Chaukori / Hotel Misty Mountain Chaukori | Deluxe Category Hotel, Chaukori | Premium Category Hotel, Chaukori | Luxury Category Hotel, Chaukori |
| Munsyari2 nights | Hotel Bilju Inn Munsyari / Hotel Pandey Lodge Munsyari / KMVN Tourist Rest House Munsyari | Deluxe Category Hotel, Munsyari | Premium Category Hotel, Munsyari | Luxury Category Hotel, Munsyari |
| Binsar1 night | 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 |
| Corbett1 night | The Mallard Resort / La Sawana / Hotel Wild Vista | Winsome 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 | 25,679 | 39,041 | 48,608 | 64,008 |
| 3 travellers Swift Dzire NAC | 20,472 | 32,932 | 42,015 | 56,325 |
| 4 travellers Swift Dzire NAC | 17,868 | 29,877 | 38,718 | 52,483 |
| 4 travellers Ertiga | 20,594 | 33,957 | 43,568 | 58,968 |
| 4 travellers Innova Crysta | 22,289 | 35,652 | 45,248 | 60,648 |
| 5 travellers Innova Crysta | 19,843 | 32,664 | 41,964 | 56,710 |
| 6 travellers Innova Crysta | 18,212 | 30,672 | 39,775 | 54,085 |
| 6 travellers Innova Crysta | 18,899 | 32,261 | 41,888 | 57,288 |
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| Group | Standard | Deluxe | Premium | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 travellers Innova Crysta | 17,047 | 29,249 | 38,211 | 52,210 |
| 7 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater | 19,307 | 31,509 | 40,451 | 54,450 |
| 8 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater | 18,151 | 30,160 | 38,998 | 52,763 |
| 8 travellers Innova Crysta | 22,289 | 35,652 | 45,248 | 60,648 |
| 9 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater | 17,710 | 30,170 | 39,277 | 53,587 |
| 10 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater | 16,944 | 29,224 | 38,232 | 52,324 |
| 10 travellers Tempo Traveller 17-Seater | 17,769 | 31,131 | 40,768 | 56,168 |
| 12 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater | 15,796 | 27,806 | 36,665 | 50,430 |
| 12 travellers Tempo Traveller 17-Seater | 16,828 | 30,190 | 39,835 | 55,235 |
| 16 travellers Tempo Traveller 17-Seater | 15,393 | 28,417 | 37,876 | 52,867 |
| 20 travellers Tempo Traveller 22-Seater | 14,532 | 27,353 | 36,700 | 51,446 |
| 22 travellers 27 Seated Coach | 19,757 | 32,627 | 41,957 | 56,763 |
Extras, per person for the whole trip
| For | Standard | Deluxe | Premium | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extra adult (extra bed) | 10,057 | 20,713 | 28,829 | 40,958 |
| Child with bed | 5,966 | 6,509 | 10,584 | 19,992 |
| Child without bed | 3,729 | 4,102 | 6,653 | 12,499 |
| Single room supplement | 12,119 | 25,482 | 35,168 | 50,568 |
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.
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