Duration: 11 Nights - 12 Days
Places Covered: Delhi - Nainital - Pangot - Binsar - Munsiyari
- Kausani - Corbett
Day 1: Delhi
Begin your Tour
Arrive into Delhi
Welcome to Vardhman's "Jeep Safari Adventure in Uttaranchal"!
On arrival in Delhi, you will be met and transferred by Vardhman's representative
to your hotel. Relax for a while and then
Overnight: Hotel
Day 2: Delhi - Nainital
On the day 2 of your tour proceed to visit the City.
Visit Qutab Minar, Humayun's tomb, Lakshminarayan Temple, a modern Hindu Temple,
Parliament House, Government Secretarial Building and Connaught place, the shopping
centre of New Delhi.
Visit Red Fort, built in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan, Jama Masjid, one
of the largest Mosque of India, Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana, the cremation sites
of Mahatama Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. Also drive past Chandni Chowk, shopping
centre of Old Delhi.
Later in the evening transfer to Delhi railway station to catch overnight train
to Nainital.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 3: Kathgodam-Nanital -Pangot
Arrive Kathgodam railway station and you will be met and transferred directly
to the railhead for Nainital and a subsequent drive to Pango will take two hours.
The tourists and fellow travelers can spend the rest of the day at their own
comfort and visit Kilbury and Pangot for lonesome, solitary ambling down the
nature tracks, to be followed by an overnight stay at the local lodge.
Pangot is small village 15 kilometers from Nainital, the drive takes only 25
minutes to get there. The entire drive is through the forested area of Cheena
Peak Range via Snow View Point and Kilbury, the main habitats for excellent
birding.
One can see a variety of Himalayan species along the way such as lammergeier,
Himalayan griffon, blue-winged minla, spotted & slaty-backed forktail, rufous-bellied
woodpecker, rufous-bellied niltava, khalij pheasant, variety of thrushes etc.
Almost 150 bird species have been recorded at Pangot and surrounding areas.The
numerous perennial & seasonal creeks are home to an amazing variety of flora
and fauna including the leopard, yellow-throated Himalayan martins, Himalayan
palm civet, ghoral, barking deer, sambhar etc.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 4: Pangot-Nainital
The fourth day is initiated by taking a day long whistle stop tour of Nainital.
One can also choose the interesting exercise of ornithology, capped by a beatific
boat-ride in the beautiful Naini lake or accomplish the feat of amateur horse
riding along the banks of the placidly moving lake. Then one can climb up to
the China Peak or opt for a joy ride in the exciting option of the cable car.
Naini Lake : Naini Lake or Naini Taal, the picturesque blue green lake. It is
from this lake that the city of Nainital, the beautiful settlement by the lake,
derives its name. Naini Lake is so called because of its eye-like shape.
Naina Peak : Known as the China peak this peak is the highest point in Nainital.
From here Nainital appears as a bowl. You can walk or take ponies to the peak.
From this peak you can capture the exciting views of Nainital. Naina peak also
gives a good view of the Camelback peak.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 5: Nanital-Binsar
A travel tour to Binsar is home to endless and golden opportunity for professional
ornithologists and wildlife photographers to catch the mythical call of the
wild within their lenses and logbooks. One can end the day with an overnight
stay in the Binsar tourist rest house or at the designated wildlife lodge.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 6: Binsar-Munsiyari
The morning of day 6 begins with a drive from Binsar to Munsiyari, which consumes
up 6 hours of the day's tour. Upon arrival, check into your hotel for an overnight
stay.
Munsiyari: The name 'Munsiyari' means a 'place with snow'. Munsiyari is a tehsil
and a town located in Kumaon Himalayas in Pithoragarh district within the hill
state of Uttarakhand in India. Located at an altitude of 2, 200 meters above
the sea level amidst snow capped Kumaon Himalayas; Munsiyari is relatively a
new discovery, now in the list of some of the most beautiful hill stations in
India. The strange and naturally endowed hamlet of Munsiyari commands spectacular
views of the Panchchuli peaks, the Milam and the exotic Ralam valleys.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 7: Munsiyari
Day 7 begins with a trek towards the Khaliya top, which is perched comfortably
at a height of 11,500 ft. This beautiful height is home to a breathtaking view
of the high and lonesome Panch-Chulli peaks. The night is spent in the Alpine
tents. People inclined to take their chances at angling and fishing, can catch
the very Indian trout at the Ramganga and Gori Ganga rivers or go on a trek
to the Lilam Village. The trek is part of the Milam Glacier route along the
banks of Gori Ganga.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 8: Munsiyari-Kausani
This morning after breakfast drive to Kausani across narrow roads strewn with
small and faceless villages.
It is located at an altitude of approximately 1890 meters above the sea level
and is basically known for its scenic splendor and historical links. This picturesque
hill top offers a spectacular 300-km panoramic view of the majestic Himalayas.
The calmness and serenity in the atmosphere of Kausani is charismatic enough
to keep you mesmerized for hours. Due to its similarity with the landscape of
Switzerland, Mahatma Gandhi gave Kausani the name of “The Switzerland
of India”.
Check into your hotel upon arrival for an overnight stay.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 9: Kausani
City tour of Kausani.
There are various interesting places worth visiting in and around Kausani.
Visit Anashakti Ashram, Pant Museum, Lakshmi Ashram and Tea Gardens. The birthplace
of great poet Sumitra Nandan and the land of Gandhi's experiments with Anashakti
Yog, Kausani indeed has an intellectual aura about it. Its tea gardens are known
for producing special organic orthodox, while its environs are acclaimed for
offering un-spoiled beauty.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 10: Kausani-Corbett National Park
Tourists leave Kausani to reach the legendary Corbett National Park after a
drive of 4 1/2 hours.
Jim Corbett National Park used to be just another Himalayan forest until in
1936 it was demarcated as a reserve area by the British Government. Jim Corbett
Park is spread over 520 sq kms and is covered with huge stretches of Savannah
type grasslands and Sal forests. In 1957 this place was renamed as Jim Corbett
National Park from Hailey national Park. It was declared as an almost exclusive
Tiger Reserve on 1st April 1973 with the help of World Wildlife Fund. Since
the place is situated on the lower Himalayan belt of vegetation, it is an eco-tourism
spot too.
and the attendant wildlife riches.
Overnight: Hotel/Camp
Day 11: Kausani-Corbett National Park
Take up a early morning Elephant safari through the open Chaurs (grasslands)
and dense forests by an unconventional route. Elephant safari is the best option
for wildlife viewing in the Corbet National Park. Return back to the complex
for breakfast and then again drive by jeep to the scenic lake area to catch
the sight of Marsh crocodile basking in the sun. Visit the Jhirnajhali area
for viewing the famous Gharial - the fish eating crocodile. Return for lunch
and some rest or opt for spending the afternoon on a watchtower overlooking
a water hole. Jeep safari on a track along the periphery of the core area. Take
this exciting drive through the unforgettable and breathtaking Khinanauli range
to catch some best wildlife sights and Tigers in Jim Corbet Park.
Overnight: Hotel/Camp
Day 12: Corbett National Park-Delhi
Drive towards Bhuvankhal early in the morning to witness the beautiful sunrise
and the snow clad peaks of the central Himalayas. Return back to the hotel/Camp
for lunch (at your own cost). Then drive back to Delhi airport/railway station
to catch flight/train for your onward destination to back home with sweet and
unforgettable memories of your "Jeep Safari Adventure in Uttaranchal"
tour escorted by Vardhman Vacations.
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