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Caves, Heritage & Himalayan Splendour
Overview
Caves, Heritage & Himalayan Splendour. Stay plan: Nainital (2N) – Almora (1N) – Chaukori (2N) – Kausani (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.
Breakfast at the resort, then a full day excursion covering the top highlights of the famous Lake City. Enjoy boating on Naini Lake and visit the lakeside Naina Devi Temple. Walk along Mall Road and browse the Tibetan Market for woollens and curios. Ride the cable car up to Snow View Point for views of the Himalayan range on a clear day, and visit the Eco Cave Gardens. Overnight stay in Nainital.
Post breakfast, drive to Almora through scenic valleys and pine ridges. Check in at your hotel and explore the cultural capital of Kumaon. Visit the ancient Kasar Devi Temple on Crank's Ridge with its wide views over the valley, and the Chitai Golu Devta Temple, known as the Temple of Justice. Browse the historic 200-year-old Lala Bazar with its traditional carved wooden shopfronts. Overnight stay in Almora.
Post breakfast, drive to Chaukori via scenic valleys and pine ridges, passing tea gardens on the final stretch. Check in and explore Chaukori, an unspoiled hill hamlet known for its majestic close-up views of the Panchachuli peaks at sunrise and sunset. Take an excursion to Patal Bhuvaneshwar, the underground subterranean limestone cave temple reached by a narrow descending passage. Overnight stay in Chaukori.
Breakfast at the resort, followed by a full day excursion covering the top highlights of Chaukori. This unspoiled hill hamlet offers majestic close-up views of the Panchachuli peaks across the valley. Drive out to Patal Bhuvaneshwar, an underground subterranean limestone cave temple with rock formations reached by a narrow stepped passage. Return in the evening for sunset over the ranges and an overnight stay in Chaukori.
Post breakfast, drive to Kausani via scenic valleys and pine ridges. On arrival, check in and explore this hill station called the Switzerland of India, facing a 300 km uninterrupted panorama of Trisul, Nanda Devi and Panchachuli. Visit Anasakti Ashram, also known as Gandhi Smriti, where Mahatma Gandhi stayed, walk through the tea gardens on the slopes, and drive down to the ancient stone Baijnath Temples beside the Gomti river. Overnight stay in Kausani.
After breakfast, drive to Corbett through scenic valleys and pine ridges, descending from the Kumaon hills to the forested Terai. Check in and explore the Corbett area. Enjoy an open 4x4 jeep safari in Corbett Tiger Reserve in the Bijrani, Jhirna or Dhela zone within Jim Corbett National Park, visit the rock-set Garjiya Devi Temple, and walk along the Kosi river. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nainital2 nights | Cedar Wood Resort / Hotel Aroma | The Lawrence Solitaire resort / Swiss Hotel / HOTEL BALRAMPUR House / Kaansya resort | — | — |
| Almora1 night | Adaara Retreat / The Mountain Paradise | — | — | — |
| Chaukori2 nights | Hotel Gaurav Chaukori / Hotel Hardik Chaukori / Hotel Misty Mountain Chaukori | Deluxe Category Hotel, Chaukori | Premium Category Hotel, Chaukori | Luxury Category Hotel, Chaukori |
| Kausani1 night | Stay Inn Kausani / Xomotel Sunita Himalayan Paradise / Kausani Retreat | — | — | — |
| 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 | 23,447 | 37,177 | 48,608 | 64,008 |
| 3 travellers Swift Dzire NAC | 18,400 | 31,282 | 42,015 | 56,325 |
| 4 travellers Swift Dzire NAC | 15,876 | 28,335 | 38,718 | 52,483 |
| 4 travellers Ertiga | 18,363 | 32,092 | 43,568 | 58,968 |
| 4 travellers Innova Crysta | 20,057 | 33,787 | 45,248 | 60,648 |
| 5 travellers Innova Crysta | 17,707 | 30,928 | 41,964 | 56,710 |
| 6 travellers Innova Crysta | 16,140 | 29,022 | 39,775 | 54,085 |
| 6 travellers Innova Crysta | 16,668 | 30,397 | 41,888 | 57,288 |
Show more group sizes (12)
| Group | Standard | Deluxe | Premium | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 travellers Innova Crysta | 15,021 | 27,661 | 38,211 | 52,210 |
| 7 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater | 17,281 | 29,921 | 40,451 | 54,450 |
| 8 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater | 16,159 | 28,617 | 38,998 | 52,763 |
| 8 travellers Innova Crysta | 20,057 | 33,787 | 45,248 | 60,648 |
| 9 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater | 15,638 | 28,520 | 39,277 | 53,587 |
| 10 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater | 14,905 | 27,617 | 38,232 | 52,324 |
| 10 travellers Tempo Traveller 17-Seater | 15,537 | 29,267 | 40,768 | 56,168 |
| 12 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater | 13,805 | 26,263 | 36,665 | 50,430 |
| 12 travellers Tempo Traveller 17-Seater | 14,596 | 28,325 | 39,835 | 55,235 |
| 16 travellers Tempo Traveller 17-Seater | 13,221 | 26,633 | 37,876 | 52,867 |
| 20 travellers Tempo Traveller 22-Seater | 12,396 | 25,617 | 36,700 | 51,446 |
| 22 travellers 27 Seated Coach | 17,613 | 30,880 | 41,957 | 56,763 |
Extras, per person for the whole trip
| For | Standard | Deluxe | Premium | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extra adult (extra bed) | 8,306 | 19,493 | 28,829 | 40,958 |
| Child with bed | 6,961 | 10,848 | 10,584 | 19,992 |
| Child without bed | 4,351 | 6,837 | 6,653 | 12,499 |
| Single room supplement | 9,888 | 23,617 | 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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