travee+8N/9D High Pines & Wildlife Sanctuary Trail
Bhimtal, Pangot, Mukteshwar, Binsar, Kausani, Ranikhet, Corbett · 8 nights / 9 days · India
From ₹20,029 per person
High Pines & Wildlife Sanctuary Trail. Stay plan: Bhimtal (1N) – Pangot (1N) – Mukteshwar (1N) – Binsar (2N) – Kausani (1N) – Ranikhet (1N) – Corbett (1N). Arrive Kathgodam, depart Kathgodam/Delhi.
Where the nights are
Bhimtal (1N) → Pangot (1N) → Mukteshwar (1N) → Binsar (2N) → Kausani (1N) → Ranikhet (1N) → Corbett (1N)
Day by day
- Day 1 — Arrival at Kathgodam/Delhi - Drive to Bhimtal
Arrive at Kathgodam railway station, Pantnagar Airport or begin the drive from Delhi. Meet our tour executive and transfer to your hotel in Bhimtal, driving up through the foothills gateway of Kumaon with terraced slopes and valley views along the way. Check in and freshen up. The evening is free at leisure for a walk by Bhimtal Lake with its island in the centre. Overnight stay in Bhimtal.
Overnight: Bhimtal
- Day 2 — Bhimtal to Pangot Scenic Drive
After breakfast, drive to Pangot through scenic valleys and pine ridges, ascending via the Kilbury bird sanctuary belt. Check in at your resort and explore the quiet hamlet on foot. Guided nature and birdwatching trails take you through oak and deodar forest in search of Himalayan griffons, Cheer pheasants and several species of woodpecker. Evening free amid the forest quiet, with an overnight stay in Pangot.
Overnight: Pangot
- Day 3 — Pangot to Mukteshwar Scenic Drive
Post breakfast, drive to Mukteshwar via scenic valleys and pine ridges. Check in and explore this hill station perched at around 7,500 ft with panoramic Himalayan views. Visit the Chauli Ki Jali cliff with its sheer rock face and viewpoints, the 350-year-old Mukteshwar Dham Shiva temple, and walk through local fruit orchards of apple, apricot and plum. Evening at leisure and overnight stay in Mukteshwar.
Overnight: Mukteshwar
- Day 4 — Mukteshwar to Binsar Scenic Drive
After breakfast, drive to Binsar through scenic valleys and pine ridges. Check in for a deep wilderness stay inside Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, surrounded by oak and rhododendron forest. Trek to Zero Point for 360-degree vistas of snow peaks stretching from Kedarnath to Panchachuli. En route or during the stay, visit the ancient stone temple complex of Jageshwar Dham in its deodar grove. Overnight stay in Binsar.
Overnight: Binsar
- Day 5 — Full Day Sightseeing in Binsar
Breakfast at the resort, followed by a full day excursion covering the top highlights of Binsar. Enjoy a deep wilderness stay inside Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, with oak and rhododendron forest all around. Trek to Zero Point for 360-degree snow peak vistas from Kedarnath to Panchachuli, and visit the ancient temple cluster of Jageshwar Dham. Return to the resort by evening. Overnight stay in Binsar.
Overnight: Binsar
- Day 6 — Binsar to Kausani Scenic Drive
Post breakfast, drive to Kausani via scenic valleys and pine ridges. On arrival, check in and explore this hill station known as the Switzerland of India, facing a 300 km uninterrupted panorama of Trisul, Nanda Devi and Panchachuli. Visit Anasakti Ashram, also called Gandhi Smriti, walk among the terraced tea gardens, and continue to the ancient stone Baijnath Temples on the banks of the Gomti river. Overnight stay in Kausani.
Overnight: Kausani
- Day 7 — Kausani to Ranikhet Scenic Drive
Post breakfast, drive to Ranikhet via scenic valleys and pine ridges. Check in and explore this cantonment town, known as the Queen's Meadow. Visit the sprawling Chaubatia Apple Orchards with their valley viewpoint, the Army Golf Course set among pines, Jhula Devi Temple hung with thousands of bells left by devotees, and the Haidakhan Temple. Evening free in the quiet bazaar, with an overnight stay in Ranikhet.
Overnight: Ranikhet
- Day 8 — Ranikhet to Corbett Scenic Drive
After breakfast, drive down to Corbett through scenic valleys and pine ridges. Check in at your resort near Jim Corbett National Park and explore the riverside surroundings. Enjoy a thrilling open 4x4 Jeep Safari in the Corbett Tiger Reserve (Bijrani, Jhirna or Dhela Zone) in search of tiger, elephant and deer. Visit Garjiya Devi Temple perched on a rock in the river and walk along the Kosi. Overnight in Corbett.
Overnight: Corbett
- Day 9 — Corbett - Morning Sightseeing & Departure
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.
Inclusions
- 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.
Exclusions
- 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.