सोमवार, 13 फ़रवरी 2017

uttra khand@ a glance


Day 01 
Delhi - Nainital or Bhimtal (300 kms / 6.5 hrs). Leave Delhi at 7 A.M. Reach Nainital or Bhimtal – the beautiful lake district of Kumaon - at 1.30 P.M. After settling into hotel, visit the shimmering mountain lake for boating or sailing and the bustling mall for local action.

Day 02 
Nainital or Bhimtal. Discover these quaint hill towns. Excursions on foot or horses within Nainital to Snow View (7500 feet asl) or Dorothy’s Seat, Tiffin Top for Himalayan views or near Nainital to Kilbury, Naukuchiatal, Sattal, Khurpatal, Bhimtal. Overnight at Nainital or Bhimtal. 

Day 03 
Nainital or Bhimtal – Ranikhet (60 kms / 2 hrs) or Kausani (115 kms / 3.5 hrs). Leave Nainital / Bhimtal after a relaxed breakfast and reach Ranikhet or Kausani by lunch time. Local sightseeing. Overnight at Ranikhet or Kausani. 

Day 04 
Ranikhet or Kausani. Local sightseeing and excursions. 
Overnight at Ranikhet or Kausani. 

Day 05 
Ranikhet or Kausani to Almora / Binsar (70 kms / 2 hrs). Leave Ranikhet / Kausani after a relaxed breakfast and reach the resorts in Almora (5800-6300 feet asl) / Binsar (7000 feet asl) by lunch time. After settling into the resort imbibe the essence of another natural jewel of Kumaon. Take a short hike to a local Kumaoni village for a taste of the local culture. Overnight at Almora / Binsar. 

Day 06 
Almora / Binsar. Local sightseeing and excursions. Overnight at Almora / Binsar.

Day 07 
Almora / Binsar - Ramgarh or Mukteshwar (90-125 kms / 2.5–3.5 hrs). Leave Almora / Binsar after a leisurely breakfast and enter the picturesque fruit basket of Kumaon – Ramgarh / Mukteshwar. Local sightseeing. Overnight at Ramgarh / Mukteshwar.

Day 08 
Ramgarh or Mukteshwar – Delhi (350 kms / 8 hrs). Depart from Ramgarh or Mukteshwar after breakfast. Reach Delhi in the evening. 

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itinerary 2
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Day 1: Delhi - Nainital
Depart from Delhi to Nainital at 0700hrs. Arrive at Nainital in afternoon . Check in and have late lunch. Take a boat ride at the Naini lake. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2: Nainital
After breakfast take a ropeway ride to snow point. After lunch depart on a visit to the high altitude zoo. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3: Nainital – Binsar
After breakfast depart for Binsar. On arrival check into your hotel. After lunch visit Binsar wildlife sanctuary. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4: Binsar – Almora – Binsar
First half of the day at your leisure. After early lunch take an excursion to Almora- shop for Souvenirs and sweets. Return back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5: Binsar – Ranikhet
Depart to Ranikhet after breakfast. On the way visit the Chaubatia gardens. Check into your hotel & relax. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6: Ranikhet – Corbett
Depart to Corbett after breakfast. Have a quick lunch & depart on a jeep safari between 1330hrs to 1730hrs. Overnight at the hotels.

Day 7: Corbett
Take an elephant safari between early in the morning. Have breakfast and relax. Indulge in angling (optional) at the Kosi river. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 8: Corbett – Delhi
Breakfast and take a nature walk with your companion 0630hrs to 0830hrs in the Corbett jungle. After breakfast depart for Delhi for your onward journey.