11N/12D Heritage, Lakes, High Valleys & Wildlife

Nainital, Bhimtal, Almora, Binsar, Kausani, Chaukori, Munsyari, Corbett · 11 nights / 12 days · India

From ₹21,413 per person

Heritage, Lakes, High Valleys & Wildlife. Stay plan: Nainital (2N) – Bhimtal (1N) – Almora (1N) – Binsar (1N) – Kausani (1N) – Chaukori (1N) – Munsyari (2N) – Corbett (2N). Arrive Kathgodam, depart Kathgodam/Delhi.

Where the nights are

Nainital (2N) → Bhimtal (1N) → Almora (1N) → Binsar (1N) → Kausani (1N) → Chaukori (1N) → Munsyari (2N) → Corbett (2N)

Day by day

1. 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

2. 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

3. Day 3 — Nainital to Bhimtal Scenic Drive

   After breakfast, drive from Nainital to Bhimtal, a short run through scenic valleys and pine ridges. Check in and spend the day exploring the lakes. Visit Bhimtal Lake with its unique island aquarium, then Naukuchiatal, the nine-cornered lake where paragliding and kayaking are available, and finally the tranquil seven-lake cluster of Sattal set in dense forest. Return to the hotel for a quiet evening. Overnight stay in Bhimtal.

   Overnight: Bhimtal

4. Day 4 — Bhimtal to Almora Scenic Drive

   Post breakfast, drive to Almora through scenic valleys and pine ridges. Check in and explore this hill town, long regarded as the cultural capital of Kumaon. Visit the ancient Kasar Devi Temple on Crank's Ridge, known for its views and its artist and traveller associations, the Chitai Golu Devta Temple or Temple of Justice hung with bells and letters, and the historic 200-year-old Lala Bazar. Overnight stay in Almora.

   Overnight: Almora

5. Day 5 — 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

6. 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

7. Day 7 — 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

8. Day 8 — 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

9. Day 9 — 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

10. Day 10 — Munsyari to Corbett Scenic Drive

    Post breakfast, begin the long descent from Munsyari to Corbett, driving through scenic valleys, river gorges and pine ridges. On arrival, 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. Also visit Garjiya Devi Temple set on a rock in the river, and take a walk along the Kosi river. Overnight stay in Corbett.

    Overnight: Corbett

11. Day 11 — Full Day Sightseeing in Corbett

    After breakfast at the resort, set out on a full day excursion covering the top highlights of Corbett. Enjoy a thrilling open 4x4 jeep safari inside Corbett Tiger Reserve in the Bijrani, Jhirna or Dhela zone, watching for tiger, elephant, deer and birdlife in Jim Corbett National Park. Later visit the riverside Garjiya Devi Temple set on a rock, and take a walk along the Kosi river. Overnight stay in Corbett.

    Overnight: Corbett

12. Day 12 — 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.