This tour is meant for Himalayan Travellers who wish to experience every aspect of serenity and beauty of the Indian Himalayas - a tour that you will never ever forget!
Camping, Trek, Rafting, Safari, and Yoga in the Kumaon Himalayas
Duration: 13 nights and 14 days
Nature of excursion: moderate
This tour gives you a complete experience of India. We begin with visiting the Indian Capital Delhi, we drive or take a train to Agra to visit the famous monument the Taj Mahal and the Fatehpur Sikri. From Delhi, we will drive to Sat Tal, Enjoy the lovely views, go for treks in the woods or butterfly watching. It is a perfect destination to unwind. You can also enjoy fishing or a boat ride on the serene lake. From Sat Tal we will move to the historic hamlet The Abbott Mount. We travel to the Himalayan region of India - the foothills and the Kumaoni regions. Visiting villages wildlife reserves viewing mammals and birds of the Indian Himalayan region. For adventure seekers, there will be rafting and rappelling. The tour will cover Jageshwar and its temples belonging to the 8th century. Jageshwar offers a spiritual retreat with Himalayan vistas and yoga sessions at the Vanserai Wellness Lodge, you can choose to soak in the spiritual energy of this area or go hiking in the surrounding woods. Picnics can also be arranged.
Pangot is another destination- a birding paradise. Your stay will be at the Eco birding Lodge Jungle Lore Birding Lodge. This sleepy town of Pangot has spectacular views. Enjoy birding treks with our expert guides. The birds spotted in the area are Blue Whistling Thrush, Blue-Capped Redstart, Red-Billed Blue Magpie, Streaked Laughing Thrush, Yellow-breasted Green Finch, Grey-backed Shrike, etc.
A trek is highly recommended for beginners, as the surroundings are beautiful, you will pass the local Himalayan villages, watch the village folks indulge in their daily chores. The villages have a charming architecture with slate and mud houses.
The last destination of the tour will be The Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve. Enjoy Jeep Safaris, elephant rides, view the Indian wildlife and birds of the region. The main wildlife animals found in the Corbett National Park include the Tiger, Elephant, Chital, Sambar, Nilgai, Gharial, King Cobra, Muntjac, Wild Boar, Hedgehog, Common Musk Shrew, Flying Fox, and 550+ species of birds.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Delhi
Day 2: Agra
Day 3: Delhi SatTal
Day 4: Sat Tal to Abbott Mount
Day 5: Rafting on Saryu and Mahakali
Day 6: Abbott Mount to Jageshwar
Day 7: Jageshwar
Day 8: Jageshwar to Pangot
Day 9: Pangot to Kunjkharak Trek
Day 10: Kunjkharak to Akashkhanda Trek
Day 11: Akashkhanda to Kumeria Trek
Day 12: Corbett Tiger Reserve
Day 13: Corbett to Delhi
Day 14: Departure
Highlights
- A multi-faceted Himalayan tour
- Sightseeing in Delhi
- Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri
- Spectacular Himalayan views and experiences
- Exploration of a range of areas and habitats. Mountains, lakes, forests, Kumaoni villages and wildlife reserves.
- Birding and wildlife opportunities
- Fishing, rafting, trekking, rappelling, rock climbing and yoga
- Unique architecture
- Variety of cuisines
- Soft adventure
