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Overview
Deep Alpine Kumaon Trail. Stay plan: Ranikhet (1N) – Kausani (1N) – Binsar (1N) – Munsyari (2N) – Chaukori (1N) – Kathgodam (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.
Post breakfast, drive to Binsar through scenic valleys and pine ridges. Check in for a deep wilderness stay inside Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, set amid dense oak and rhododendron forest. Trek to Zero Point for 360-degree vistas of snow peaks from Kedarnath to Panchachuli. Visit Jageshwar Dham, a cluster of ancient stone temples standing in a deodar valley. Return for an evening in the forest and overnight stay in Binsar.
Post breakfast, drive to Munsyari via scenic valleys and pine ridges, following river gorges for much of the route. Check in and explore Munsyari, gateway to the Johar Valley and Milam Glacier 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. 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 Chaukori via scenic valleys and pine ridges, crossing Birthi and the Thal road on the way. Check in and explore Chaukori, an unspoiled hill hamlet with majestic close-up views of the Panchachuli peaks above the tea gardens. Take an excursion to Patal Bhuvaneshwar, the underground subterranean limestone cave temple with its rock formations and shrines. Overnight stay in Chaukori.
Post breakfast, drive down from Chaukori to Kathgodam, the road winding through scenic valleys, terraced slopes and pine ridges of the Kumaon hills. On arrival at Kathgodam railway station / Pantnagar Airport area, meet the tour executive and transfer to your hotel for check-in. Spend time exploring Kathgodam, the gateway town to the foothills. The evening is at leisure, with a short stroll possible along the Gaula river front. Overnight stay in Kathgodam.
Post breakfast, enjoy a last morning mountain view from the hotel before settling your things. Check out and drive to Kathgodam railway station, Pantnagar Airport or onward to Delhi, depending on your travel plan. The drive out of the foothills passes forested slopes and small market towns. Your tour of the Kumaon region ends here, with assistance provided until the transfer point for 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 | — | — | — |
| Kausani1 night | Stay Inn Kausani / Xomotel Sunita Himalayan Paradise / Kausani Retreat | — | — | — |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Chaukori1 night | Hotel Gaurav Chaukori / Hotel Hardik Chaukori / Hotel Misty Mountain Chaukori | Deluxe Category Hotel, Chaukori | Premium Category Hotel, Chaukori | Luxury Category Hotel, Chaukori |
| Kathgodam1 night | Standard Category Hotel, Kathgodam | Deluxe Category Hotel, Kathgodam | Fortune Walkway Haldwani / GenX Haldwani by Premier / Hotel Silver Crown Haldwani | Luxury Category Hotel, Kathgodam |
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 | 27,911 | 39,974 | 48,580 | 60,928 |
| 3 travellers Swift Dzire NAC | 22,543 | 33,757 | 41,929 | 53,487 |
| 4 travellers Swift Dzire NAC | 19,860 | 30,648 | 38,604 | 49,767 |
| 4 travellers Ertiga | 22,826 | 34,889 | 43,540 | 55,888 |
| 4 travellers Innova Crysta | 24,521 | 36,584 | 45,220 | 57,568 |
| 5 travellers Innova Crysta | 21,978 | 33,532 | 41,901 | 53,776 |
| 6 travellers Innova Crysta | 20,283 | 31,497 | 39,689 | 51,247 |
| 6 travellers Innova Crysta | 21,131 | 33,194 | 41,860 | 54,208 |
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| Group | Standard | Deluxe | Premium | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 travellers Innova Crysta | 19,073 | 30,043 | 38,109 | 49,442 |
| 7 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater | 21,333 | 32,303 | 40,349 | 51,682 |
| 8 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater | 20,142 | 30,931 | 38,884 | 50,047 |
| 8 travellers Innova Crysta | 24,521 | 36,584 | 45,220 | 57,568 |
| 9 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater | 19,781 | 30,995 | 39,191 | 50,750 |
| 10 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater | 18,984 | 30,027 | 38,135 | 49,535 |
| 10 travellers Tempo Traveller 17-Seater | 20,001 | 32,064 | 40,740 | 53,088 |
| 12 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater | 17,788 | 28,577 | 36,550 | 47,714 |
| 12 travellers Tempo Traveller 17-Seater | 19,059 | 31,122 | 39,807 | 52,155 |
| 16 travellers Tempo Traveller 17-Seater | 17,564 | 29,309 | 37,826 | 49,878 |
| 20 travellers Tempo Traveller 22-Seater | 16,668 | 28,221 | 36,637 | 48,512 |
| 22 travellers 27 Seated Coach | 21,901 | 33,501 | 41,898 | 53,815 |
Extras, per person for the whole trip
| For | Standard | Deluxe | Premium | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extra adult (extra bed) | 11,809 | 21,323 | 28,627 | 38,606 |
| Child with bed | 4,972 | 4,339 | 7,056 | 18,032 |
| Child without bed | 3,108 | 2,735 | 4,435 | 11,290 |
| Single room supplement | 14,351 | 26,414 | 35,140 | 47,488 |
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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