travee+8N/9D Himalayan Vistas & Johar Valley Escapes
Nainital, Kausani, Chaukori, Munsyari, Kathgodam · 8 nights / 9 days · India
From ₹16,252 per person
Himalayan Vistas & Johar Valley Escapes. Stay plan: Nainital (2N) – Kausani (2N) – Chaukori (1N) – Munsyari (2N) – Kathgodam (1N). Arrive Kathgodam, depart Kathgodam/Delhi.
Where the nights are
Nainital (2N) → Kausani (2N) → Chaukori (1N) → Munsyari (2N) → Kathgodam (1N)
Day by day
- Day 1 — Arrival at Kathgodam/Delhi - Drive to Nainital
Arrive at Kathgodam railway station, Pantnagar Airport or begin the drive from Delhi. Meet our tour executive and transfer to your hotel, driving up to Nainital through the foothills gateway of Kumaon with forested ridges and valley views on the way. Check in at the hotel and freshen up. The evening is free at leisure, perhaps for a walk near the lake or along Mall Road. Overnight stay in Nainital.
Overnight: Nainital
- Day 2 — Full Day Sightseeing in Nainital
Breakfast at the resort, then a full day excursion covering the top highlights of the famous Lake City. Enjoy boating on Naini Lake and visit the lakeside Naina Devi Temple. Walk along Mall Road and browse the Tibetan Market for woollens and curios. Ride the cable car up to Snow View Point for views of the Himalayan range on a clear day, and visit the Eco Cave Gardens. Overnight stay in Nainital.
Overnight: Nainital
- Day 3 — Nainital to Kausani Scenic Drive
After breakfast, drive to Kausani through scenic valleys and pine ridges. Check in and explore Kausani, 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, where Mahatma Gandhi stayed and wrote, walk through the hillside tea gardens, and see the stone Baijnath Temples beside the Gomti river. Overnight stay in Kausani.
Overnight: Kausani
- Day 4 — Full Day Sightseeing in Kausani
Breakfast at the resort, followed by a full day excursion covering the top highlights of Kausani. Known as the Switzerland of India, the town faces a 300 km uninterrupted panorama of Trisul, Nanda Devi and Panchachuli. Visit Anasakti Ashram (Gandhi Smriti), walk through the tea gardens, and drive down to the stone-built Baijnath Temples. Return to the resort in the evening. Overnight stay in Kausani.
Overnight: Kausani
- Day 5 — Kausani to Chaukori Scenic Drive
Post breakfast, drive to Chaukori via scenic valleys and pine ridges. Check in and explore this unspoiled hill hamlet, known for majestic close-up views of the Panchachuli peaks and surrounding tea gardens. An excursion takes you to Patal Bhuvaneshwar, an underground subterranean limestone cave temple reached by a narrow descent. Return to the resort for an evening of mountain views and an overnight stay in Chaukori.
Overnight: Chaukori
- Day 6 — Chaukori to Munsyari Scenic Drive
Post breakfast, drive to Munsyari via scenic valleys and pine ridges. On arrival, check in at this town at about 7,200 ft, the gateway to the Johar Valley and Milam Glacier. Visit Birthi Falls on the way, Kalamuni Top with its temple and viewpoint, the tribal weaving village of Darkot, the Tribal Heritage Museum, and the base of Khaliya Top. Overnight stay in Munsyari.
Overnight: Munsyari
- Day 7 — Full Day Sightseeing 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.
Overnight: Munsyari
- Day 8 — Munsyari to Kathgodam Scenic Drive
Post breakfast, drive from Munsyari to Kathgodam, descending through scenic valleys, river bends and pine ridges of inner Kumaon. On arrival at Kathgodam railway station / Pantnagar Airport area, meet the tour executive and transfer to your hotel for check-in. Explore Kathgodam, the gateway town to the hills, at your own pace. The evening is free for leisure around the foothills and local market. Overnight stay in Kathgodam.
Overnight: Kathgodam
- Day 9 — Kathgodam - Morning Sightseeing & Departure
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.
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.