travee+9N/10D Kumaon Borderlands - Almora, Munsyari, Dharchula & Corbett
Nainital, Almora, Binsar, Chaukori, Munsyari, Dharchula, Corbett · 9 nights / 10 days · India
From ₹17,973 per person
Complete Borderlands & High Glaciers Tour. Stay plan: Nainital (2N) – Almora (1N) – Binsar (1N) – Chaukori (1N) – Munsyari (2N) – Dharchula (1N) – Corbett (1N). Arrive Kathgodam, depart Kathgodam/Delhi.
Where the nights are
Nainital (2N) → Almora (1N) → Binsar (1N) → Chaukori (1N) → Munsyari (2N) → Dharchula (1N) → Corbett (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 Almora Scenic Drive
Post breakfast, drive to Almora through scenic valleys and pine ridges. Check in at your hotel and explore the cultural capital of Kumaon. Visit the ancient Kasar Devi Temple on Crank's Ridge with its wide views over the valley, and the Chitai Golu Devta Temple, known as the Temple of Justice. Browse the historic 200-year-old Lala Bazar with its traditional carved wooden shopfronts. Overnight stay in Almora.
Overnight: Almora
- Day 4 — Almora to Binsar Scenic Drive
Post breakfast, drive from Almora to Binsar through scenic valleys and pine ridges. Check in for a deep wilderness stay inside Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary and explore the surrounding forest. Trek to Zero Point for 360-degree snow peak vistas stretching from Kedarnath to Panchachuli. Also visit the ancient stone temple complex of Jageshwar Dham set among deodar trees. Overnight stay in Binsar.
Overnight: Binsar
- Day 5 — Binsar to Chaukori Scenic Drive
Post breakfast, drive from Binsar to Chaukori through scenic valleys, oak forests and pine ridges. Check in and explore Chaukori, an unspoiled hill hamlet known for majestic close-up views of the Panchachuli peaks and surrounding tea slopes. Take an excursion to Patal Bhuvaneshwar, an underground subterranean limestone cave temple reached by a narrow stone passage. Return to Chaukori for sunset over the snow line. 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 Dharchula Scenic Drive
Post breakfast, drive from Munsyari to Dharchula through scenic valleys and pine ridges, with the road descending towards the Kali river. Check in and explore Dharchula, a picturesque border town set on the banks of the Kali River facing Nepal. See the Indo-Nepal suspension bridge, learn about the local Rung tribal culture, and understand the town's role as the gateway to Adi Kailash and Om Parvat. Overnight stay in Dharchula.
Overnight: Dharchula
- Day 9 — Dharchula to Corbett Scenic Drive
Post breakfast, leave the Kali river valley and drive to Corbett, the route passing scenic valleys and pine ridges before reaching the plains. Check in and explore the Corbett area, home to Jim Corbett National Park. Enjoy a thrilling open 4x4 Jeep Safari in Corbett Tiger Reserve through the Bijrani, Jhirna or Dhela Zone, subject to permits. Visit Garjiya Devi Temple and take a walk along the Kosi river. Overnight stay in Corbett.
Overnight: Corbett
- Day 10 — 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.