Himalayan Trek

You will be met at the airport and transferred to Kuchesar Mud Fort.

The heritage hotel of Kuchesar, Mud fort Kuchesar will offer you the 18th century lifestyle with a modern touch. This Heritage hotel of Kuchesar has been known for its hospitality since decades. All the visitors and guests were treated equally and with great care as they followed "Atithi Devo Bhava" means "Guests are God".
Being located amidst the picturesque surrounding and having the holy river of Ganges just 24 kms away, Mud Fort Kuchesar gives you the taste of exotic India.

DAY 02 KUCHESAR-ABBOTT MOUNT - 350 KM / 9-10 HOURS

We will proceed to Abbott Mount early in the morning, arriving in the evening. Overnight stay in Abbott Mount Cottage.

This historic hamlet of Abbot Mount is situated at an altitude of about 7,000 ft above sea level in the eastern part of the Kumaon Hills near the small town of Lohaghat in Champavat District. Abbott Mount was founded by and named after Mr. John Harold Abbott of Jhansi. An English businessman who wanted to start a hill station for the European community at the turn of the 20th century. Unlike many Indian hill stations Abbott Mount has changed little since its inception. There are only thirteen secluded cottages spread over this private hill. There is a picturesque church set amidst the forest and a ancient cricket pitch with an unsurpassed view of the mountains.

DAY 03 ABBOTT MOUNT

Day at leisure or opt for a trek from Abbott Mount to Lohaghat through the jungles and Kumaoni settlement (7.5 km / 4 hours).
Those interested in fishing, a day trip to Pancheshwar will be organized. 40 km from Abbott Mount at the confluence of rivers Kali and Saryu, Pancheshwar forms the borders with Nepal and is famous for the temple of Chaumu, its fair and a dip at the confluence is considered to be very sacred. The Jaat (jamaan) of Chaumu comes down from villages Sail, 5 km. above the temple. Chaumu is worshiped as a protector of animals. Bells and milk are offered in the temple of Pancheshwar. Chaumu Jaat of Pancheshwar has its unique way of cultural expression. The temple at Pancheshwar is devoted to Lord Shiva. One can take a swim in the calm waters of Saryu. This spot offers you best angling as Saryu and Maha Kali rivers meet here. Lunch will be served on the beach.
Overnight stay in Abbott Mount Cottage.

DAY 04 ABBOTT MOUNT-PITHORAGARH-DHARCHULA-SOBLA 150 KM / 6 HOURS

The Panch Chulli peaks lie in Eastern Kumaon Himalaya and form the watershed between the Gori Ganga and Darma Valleys. The eastern approaches are through Sona and Meola Glaciers. The Uttari and Dakshini Balati glaciers guard the western approaches. Nestling snugly in the lap of the snow capped peaks of Panch Chulli, the Darma Valley in remote Pithoragarh district, bordering Nepal and Tibet, is endowed with extraordinary scenic beauty.

Itinerary

Drive to Sobla. At Jauljibi there is the confluence of river Gori with Kali that crosses into India from Nepal at Dharchula. The route now travels northwards past Dharchula and Tawa Ghat and divests westward into a gorge following the Dhauli Ganga river up to Sobla. Sobla (1670m) is the entry point to the Darma Valley and is the starting point of our trek. Our destination is Dar Village (2134m) which is 5 kms. from Sobla. We pitch up here for the night.

Day 5: Dar to Sela (2438 mts./12 kms.. 5 to 6 hrs.) : Today's walk is long but easy. The mule track from Dar to Sela goes through hill sides of green pastoral land. The campsite is on the outskirts of Sela.

Day 6: Sela to Baaling (2743 mts./11 kms.. 5 to 6 hrs.) : It is another relatively trouble free day. The trail to Baaling goes up and down hill sides but the altitude gained is moderate. The views of the distant glaciers is exciting and the temptation to push ahead is high. Nevertheless we camp here for the night, because we have a long march ahead of us the next day.

Day 7: Baaling to Duktu (3048 mts./6 kms.. 3 hrs.) : Duktu and Dantu are two adjacent villages which are the last centres of human habitation in this part of Darma valley. The view of the Panch Chulli peaks from here is just magnificent. On the outskirts of Duktu is a huge meadow that provides a perfect setting for viewing the Panch Chulli glacier with the backdrop of the Panch Chulli peaks. This particular spot is almost picture perfect. We pitch up here for the night.

Day 8: Duktu to Panch Chulli (4 kms. each way; 5 hrs.) : Today is a momentous day when we set out to explore the Panch Chulli glacier from our base camp at Duktu. The glacier projects outwards from the East face of Panch Chulli and a 4 kms. trek from the campsite along the Yuli river leads to the massive glacier itself. The place itself provides an incredible scenery of a sprawling meadow bordered by tall oak and birch trees with the Panch Chulli (6904 mts./22652 ft.) looming in the background.

Day 9: Duktu to Nagling (2743 mts./11 kms.) : We start on return trek today. The trail from Duktu to Nagling is a gradual descent and the days' walk takes around 5 hours.

Day 10: Nagling to Bungling (12 kms.) : This is the last day of our walking. We arrive at Bungling by noon. From here after a brief rest we get on to a waiting jeep that drives us back to Munsyari.
Drive to Munsyari via Madkot. A steep ascent to the quaint little township of Munsyari perched on a mountain face. Munsyari commands fantastic views of the Panchchuli peaks and the Milam and Ralam valleys.

Surrounded by the mighty Panch-Chulli range, this Kumaon outpost is the closest you can get to the real Himalayas. Munsyari is the gateway to the well-known Milam and Ralam glaciers and the Nanda Devi range.
Overnight in Wayfarer Mountain Resort.

DAY 11 IN MUNSYARI

Today morning after breakfast trek to Maheshwari Kund at an altitude of 8500 ft Kund which is a 3 kms trek through Deodar forests. From here one can get magnificent views of the Panchachuli. Enjoy the trek back to the Lodge for Lunch After lunch. We will proceed to Darkot which is a fifteen minute drive to see carpet weaving industry which is the only pastime for the locals during winters 15 minutes drive to see the carpet weaving industry which is the only pastime in the winter and also supplement income of the local family. Return to Musiyari to see the Articrafts and traditional tools of the Johar Valley. A professor Sher Singh Pangti, a personal effort to revive the Bhutia Culture, runs this museum. Dinner and Bonfire at the resort.

DAY 12 MUNSYARI-BINSAR - BY SURFACE 230 KM / APPROX 8½ HOURS

Drive in the morning to Binsar. Enroute, we could stop at Thal for a short swim in Ramganga river. Lunch may be served on the riverside.

We will be stopping at Bageshwar, where we go across a bridge that spans the confluence of two Himalayan rivers - the Saryu and the Gomti. Soon the road curves upwards along a heavily forested landscape. All along the entire Himalayan range is visible to the naked eye, the ancient town where Hindus come to offer prayers for the departed souls.Binsar is located in the midst of dense forests 30 km from Almora. It derives its name from Binsar Deo or Shiva. The Shiva temple here was built by the Chandravanshi King Kalyan. Once the ancient capital of the Chand Raj kings who ruled in the 7th and 8th centuries Binsar is an epitome of solitude, quietness and natural beauty for today's traveler. Perched on top of Jhandi Dhar hills, Binsar is a notified forest reserve and bird sanctuary. The Binsar wildlife sanctuary home to many high-altitude animal and bird species. Mammals are leopard, Himalayan palm civet, serow, ghoral, yellow-throated Himalayan marten, yellow-bellied weasel, fox, Himalayan black bear etc.
There is no town called Binsar, not even a settlement of huts or anything, it is just the forest reserve that has been named Binsar. The placed affords wonderful views of the snowcapped Himalayan ranges, like the peaks of Nanada Devi, Kedarnath, Chaukhamba, Trishul, Panchchuli and Nanda Kot.
Afternoon visit to the Shiva temple (3 km trek).
Overnight in Kasaar Jungle Resort.

DAY 13 BINSAR-ENROUTE HIKE FROM JAGESWAR TO VRIDDHAR JAGESWAR-CORBETT NP / 5 HOURSMorning trek in Binsar Sanctuary for bird watching. After breakfast, drive to Jageshwar. Counted among the 12 Jyotirlingas in the country, Jageshwar lies in a beautiful narrow valley hedged by monarch-sized, ancient deodars. Of the over 100 small and large shrines of this complex, the three outstanding ones in terms of sculpture are dedicated to Jageshwar, Mrityunjaya and Pushtidevi. There is a small museum where statues of artistic value, removed from the various shrines, have been preserved by the archaeological department.

A 3 km trek from Jageshwar leads to Vriddha Jageshwar. This is regarded as the abode of Lord Shiva prior to his manifesting himself as Jageshwar. This site commands a magnificent view of the Himalayas. The lofty-tower type isolated shrine of Dandeshwar is 1 km short of the actual temple complex.

Drive to Corbett National park in the afternoon. Overnight at Tiger Camp.

DAY 14: CORBETT NATIONAL PARKEarly morning game drive for tiger-tracking and bird watching. After lunch, drive to Bijrani tourism zone. Jeep safaris will be through jungle and the wildlife adventure of Corbett begins. A great opportunity for viewing wildlife, especially the tiger in its natural habitat.
Overnight at Tiger Camp.

DAY 15: CORBETT NATIONAL PARK-DELHI

Morning elephant ride through the open chaurs (grasslands) and dense forests. This is the best mode of transport for wildlife viewing. Return for breakfast. Drive back to Delhi (6 hours). Arrive Delhi in the evening and transfer to the International airport to board your flight for onward journey / home.
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