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Himalaya Safari 12 Nights / 13 Days
Destinations covered: Delhi - Corbett - Pangot - Mukteshwar - Binsar - Kausani - Ranikhet - DelhiDay 01: Arrive Delhi
On arrival at International airport, the guest will be met by our representative and transferred to hotel. Overnight at hotel
Delhi, capital city of the Federal Republic of India is one of India's fastest growing cities. The city has two distinct parts, Old Delhi and New Delhi. Old Delhi reflects shades of Mughal Emperor whereas New Delhi shows the legacy of what British left behind.
The streets of Old Delhi are narrow and bustling. The beauty and serenity lies inside the courts of the main buildings. Delhi has some of the finest museums in the country. Its boutiques and shopping arcades offer access to a wealth of traditional and contemporary crafts, from all over the country. New Delhi was proclaimed the capital of India by the British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens (1869-1944), and is tree-lined and spacious.
Day 02: Delhi
After breakfast proceed for day sightseeing of Delhi covering the following areas of New Delhi and Old DelhiRajghat - A memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, also known as Bapu (Father of Nation)
Red Fort (Lal quila) - Old Delhi is centered on the Red Fort built by Emperor Shah Jahan between 1636 and 1658, when the mougal empire was on its peak.
Jama Masjid (Mosque) - Work on the Jama Masjid mosque was begun in 1650 by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan to complement his palace at the Red Fort. More than 5,000 workers toiled for six years to complete the largest mosque in India.
Qutub Minar - is the tallest stone tower in India. Some believe it was erected as a tower of victory to signify the beginning of the Muslim rule in India. Others say it served as a minaret to the muezzins to call the faithful to prayer
Indian Gate - Built as a memorial to commemorate the 70,000 India soldiers killed in World War, India Gate was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and completed in 1931.
Built from sandstone, the arch also houses the Eternal Flame, a gesture in memory of the Indian soldiers who laid their lives in the 1971 war with Pakistan.
Rashtrapati Bhawan - Formely the Viceregal Lodge, the building is the highlight of Lutyen's New Delhi and was completed in 1929 at a cost of 12,53,000 pound sterling. Located in an area of 130 hectares, the palace has 340 rooms
Overnight in Delhi - we will be happy to recommend places for an evening stroll or a restaurant for dinner tonight.
Day 03: Delhi – Corbett (260 Kms, 5 hours drive by road)
After breakfast drive down to Corbett national park.
Corbett national park - Nestling in the foothills of the Himalayas, Corbett National Park has rich and varied topography and vegetation which supports its diversity of habitat and natural beauty. Flat valleys are interspersed with hilly ridges and the Park's rolling grasslands known as the 'Chaurs' provide visitors with an excellent view of the animals. The Ramganga River flows through the Park and little forest streams tumble through the ravines. While dense stands of Sal cloak the higher ridges, mixed deciduous forests are found throughout the park. Corbett national park has highest density of tigers in the world.
Arrive at Corbett national park. Check in at resort. Get acclimatized to the environment. Overnight at resort on river bank
Day 04: Corbett
Early morning start for full day jeep safari at Corbett national park in Bijrani/ Jhirna/ Lohachaur zone of Corbett national park. Full say safari gives a bright chance of spotting a tiger or Asiatic elephant in the wild. Evening arrive at resort. Overnight at resort
Day 05: Corbett- Pangot (374 Kms, 8 hours drive by road)
After breakfast start for Pangot.
Pangot- Pangot, a beautiful hamlet in the Kumaon hills, surrounded by thick forests. It offers bird watchers and nature lovers a truly rewarding experience. Pangot is just 15 km away from Nainital.
The peace and solitude one experiences in this clean and fresh place is unmatched. Pangot is a small village with everything small, from the small village houses, typical of the Kumaon region, small tea-stalls, a small village temple, a small post-office and the small population of around hundred people.
Arrive Pangot and check in at resort.
Remainder of the day is at leisure to explore green valley and green meadows with gust of cool air.
Overnight at resort
Day 06: Pangot
After breakfast take a walking tour to see a variety of Himalayan species along the way such as lammergeyer, Himalayan griffon, blue-winged minla, spotted and slaty-backed fork tail, rufous-bellied woodpecker, rufous-bellied niltava, khalij pheasant, variety of thrushes etc. Almost 150 bird species have been recorded at Pangot and surrounding areas. The numerous perennial and seasonal creeks are home to an amazing variety of flora and fauna including the leopard, yellow-throated Himalayan martins, Himalayan palm civet, ghoral, barking deer, Sambhar etc.
Relax in the evening.
Overnight at resort
Day 07: Pangot- Mukteshwar (73 kms, 2 hours drive by road)After breakfast start for Mukteshwar.
Mukteshwar is an ideal hill station if you want to do nothing but only admire the panoramic beauty of the Himalayas and leisurely walks through the winding paths of the hills. Mukteshwar Temple is at an altitude of 2,315 m and can be approached by stone stairs. The temple is dedicated to Shiva and has a lingam made of white marble. The idols of Brahma, Vishnu, Parvati, Ganesh, Nandi and Hanuman surround the lingam.
Arrive Mukteshwar and check in at resort.
In the afternoon go for local sightseeing to some of the most beautiful spots in Mukteshwar including Methodist Church, Chauthi Jaali and Mukteshwar temple.
Dinner and overnight at resort
Day 08: Mukteshwar- Binsar (77 kms, 2.5 hours drive by road)
After breakfast start for Binsar
Perched on top of a hill with a spectacular view of the snow capped peaks and the Almora valley, Binsar is the epitome of serenity and tranquility. Surrounded by abundant garlands of alpine flora, ferns, hanging moss and many other species of wild flowers, this is as close as you'd get to heaven.
Arrive Binsar and check in at resort
In the afternoon proceed to explore the unspoiled flora and fauna of this beautiful hill station. Dinner and overnight at resort
Day 09: Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary
After breakfast start for full day excursion to Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary.
Set deep in the foothills of the Great Indian Himalayas, Binsar is a comparatively small wildlife sanctuary, covering only an area of 47.04 sq. kms. Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary is home to 16 Leopards, 69 Ghorals, 57 Wild Boars, 43 Kakars, 150 Monkeys and two Himalayan Black Bears. In addition to these, the sanctuary provides shelter to other wild animals like Indian Red Fox,Jackals, Pine Martens and Porcupines. Apart from these, Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary ranks high in avian species variety and visibility. Here, you can see around 200 species of birds including both resident and migratory species.
Dinner and overnight at resort in Binsar
Day 10: Binsar-Kausani (87 kms, 2.5 hour drive by road)
After breakfast start for Kausani, meandering road leads through sal forest, pine forest then deodar forest, one can feel the aroma and dip in temperature as altitude increases. Beautiful bird sighting is assured on the way. Have lunch on the way.
Kausani is picture-postcard perfect. So much so that it is often called the 'Switzerland of India'! Set at an altitude of 6075 ft above the sea level, Kausani is set atop a ridge amidst thick coniferous woods, overlooking the beautiful Someshwar and Gaur valleys on its either side.
Dinner and overnight at hotel
Arrive Kausani and check in at resort.
Remainder of the day is at leisure to explore green valley and green meadows with gust of cool air.
Dinner and overnight at resort
Day 11: Kausani
After breakfast visit Anasakti ashram and Chaukori. Chaukori offers heart touching, beautiful Himalayan view. Have lunch on the way. After sightseeing come back to hotel and enjoy cool gusts of fresh air, evening sunset and Mountain View
Dinner and overnight at Kausani
Day 12: Kausani- Ranikhet (70Kms, 2hrs drive by road)
After breakfast start for Ranikhet
Ranikhet is a year-round destination that attracts tourists from all over the country and outside. An idyllic hill station in Kumaon, Ranikhet has been a summer retreat for many city-jaded souls from the sun-scorched plains. Hill Resorts in India takes you away from the noise and pollution of crowded cities to pine scented environs of Ranikhet. Come and recharge your batteries in the pleasant climate of Ranikhet with Hill Resorts in India.Arrive Ranikhet and check in at resort
In the afternoonproceed to explore the unspoiled flora and fauna of this beautiful hill station. Visit beautiful Narsingh ground, Golf ground and Kalika.
Dinner and overnight at resort
Day 13: Ranikhet-Delhi (335Kms, 9 hours drive by road)
After breakfast departure for Delhi with sweet memories of "Magical Kumaon"