Kumaon hills in Uttarakhand, North India

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The Kumaon Himalayas in Uttarakhand, North India. Conjure up a kaleidoscope of images of breathtaking natural beauty. Ranging from shimmering lakes, deeply forested hill slopes, emerald green rolling meadows, offbeat quaint hamlets, fruit orchards to a fish eyes view of the mighty snow-clad Himalayan peaks and mesmerizing sunsets.

From sighting the Bengal tiger at Corbett Wildlife Sanctuary perhaps on elephant back to boating and sailing in mountain lakes, from long walks and soft treks in the mountains and through local Kumaoni villages and ancient temples, to just unwinding or introspecting - Kumaon offers it all. This hill belt is a photographer’s delight, an artist’s dream and a writer’s inspiration.

The Lakes of Kumaon Hills are languid and tranquil !

THE LAKES OF KUMAON CONTRIBUTE TO A LANGUOROUS AND TRANQUIL SOJOURN
Discover the magic of Kumaon Uttarakhand with The Caravan’s specially designed tour packages which take you through the enchanting hill and lake towns of Nainital, Bhimtal, Ranikhet, Ramgarh, Mukteshwar, Kausani, Almora, Binsar and Corbett.
These tours can be tailor made and customized according to your choice. The itineraries and costs give you an idea of the possibilities.

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The Caravan offers customised, tailor made holiday tour packages for couples, families, honeymooners and small groups.

Package Cost Includes:
Silver Package - Accommodation in deluxe resorts on twin sharing in well appointed rooms with attached bathrooms, breakfast, dinner, surface transport by exclusive, chauffeur driven vehicle, sightseeing, taxes.
Gold Package Bonuses - Upgrades are provided for the resort, room category and vehicle.

Day 01 Delhi - Nainital or Bhimtal (300 kms / 6.5 hrs). Leave Delhi at 7 A.M. Reach Nainital or Bhimtal – the beautiful lake district of Kumaon - at 1.30 P.M. After settling into deluxe hotel, visit the shimmering mountain lake for boating or sailing and the bustling mall for local action. Nainital is at 6400 feet asl and Bhimtal at 4525 feet asl is quieter.
Overnight at Nainital or Bhimtal.

Day 02 Nainital or Bhimtal. Discover these quaint hill towns. Excursions on foot or horses within Nainital to Snow View (7500 feet asl) or Dorothy’s Seat, Tiffin Top for Himalayan views or near Nainital to Kilbury, Naukuchiatal, Sattal, Khurpatal, Bhimtal. Overnight at Nainital or Bhimtal.

Day 03 Nainital or Bhimtal – Ranikhet (60 kms / 2 hrs) or Kausani (115 kms / 3.5 hrs). Leave Nainital / Bhimtal after a relaxed breakfast and reach Ranikhet or Kausani by lunch time. Local sightseeing. Overnight at Ranikhet or Kausani.

Day 04 Ranikhet or Kausani. Local sightseeing and excursions. Overnight at Ranikhet or Kausani.

Ranikhet: At 6000 feet asl, it is a serene and peaceful hillstation foreshadowed by conifer forests and surrounded by snow clad Himalayan ranges from the Bhagirathi peaks in the west to Nanda Kot in the east. Ranikhet also offers golfing at the 9 hole Army Course besides being known for the orchards of Chaubatia and Jhoola Devi Temple.
Kausani: At a height of 6250 feet asl, it offers a spectacular 300 kms wide view of the Himalayas and walks in the thickly wooded area. Offers interesting excursions to the 12^th century Baijnath Temple by the Gomti River and to Patal Bhuvneshwar with its enchanting underground cave temples.

Day 05 Ranikhet or Kausani to Almora / Binsar (70 kms / 2 hrs). Leave Ranikhet / Kausani after a relaxed breakfast and reach the resorts in Almora (5800-6300 feet asl) / Binsar (7000 feet asl) by lunch time. After settling into the resort imbibe the essence of another natural jewel of Kumaon. Take a short hike to a local Kumaoni village for a taste of the local culture. Overnight at Almora / Binsar.

Day 06 Almora / Binsar. Local sightseeing and excursions. Overnight at Almora / Binsar.
Almora / Binsar: Drive upto Jhandi Dhar (8000 feet asl) within the Binsar Sanctuary for a majestic view of the Himalayan panorama - the snow clad peaks of Kedarnath, Nanda Devi and Nanda Kot are visible from here. The beautiful forests of Himalayan oak and rhododendron are excellent for walks and soft treks. Nearby is the Chitai or Golu Devta Temple revered by the local population and 30 kms away is the magnificent, 10th century temple complex of Jageshwar dedicated to Lord Shiva, set amidst thick deodhar woods.

Day 07 Almora / Binsar - Ramgarh or Mukteshwar (90-125 kms / 2.5–3.5 hrs). Leave Almora / Binsar after a leisurely breakfast and enter the picturesque fruit basket of Kumaon – Ramgarh / Mukteshwar. Local sightseeing. Overnight at Ramgarh / Mukteshwar.
Ramgarh – At 5900 feet asl, in the foothills of the Himalayas, this is a picturesque hamlet in the heart of apple, plum, peaches and apricot orchards. It is an ideal place for long walks, to let your creative juices flow or just unwind or introspect.
Mukteshwar – At 8000 ft, this is an idyllic sojourn in the lap of the mountains and rolling meadows. Surrounded by fruit orchards and thick coniferous forest it provides a majestic view of the Himalayas. It is popular for the century old Shiva Temple, Chauthijalli rock formations, Angora wool sheep farm, rejuvenating forest walks and enchanting sunsets.

Day 08 Ramgarh or Mukteshwar – Delhi (350 kms / 8 hrs). Depart from Ramgarh or Mukteshwar after breakfast. Reach Delhi in the evening. Tour ends...but the memories remain !

>> One can also take an extension tour or side trip to Corbett with the above itinerary. (Price on request)
Corbett Wildlife Sanctuary; 2 hours by road from Nainital, is one of the best known tiger reserves in the country.
Corbett, India's first national park, cradled in the foothills of the Himalayas, spreads over an area of 520 sq km. The magnificent Ramganga River flows through the entire length of the Park. Corbett has the highest density of tiger in India. Other carnivores include the leopard, elephant, bear, deer. Basking along the banks of the Ramganga are the slender snouted gharial and the marsh crocodile. There are watch towers, elephant safaris and jeep safaris for wildlife viewing.

Package Category	Cost For 2 Persons in 1 Room	Remarks
Bronze	Rs.49,900/-	Bronze Package: Against the Silver Package this has lower category hotels and rooms. Platinum Package: Higher than the Gold Package with a choice of luxury suites and / or super deluxe resorts. Price on request.
Silver	Rs.55,900/-
Gold	Rs.69,900/-
Note: You can also give us your budget and we can customise the tour package to match the same. >> Stay in Delhi and extension tour to Agra (Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri) from Delhi on request at additional cost. >> The above prices are valid upto 31st March, 2010 and are in INR (Indian Rupees). For a price quote in any other currency, please ask us.
Package Cost Includes: Silver Package - Accommodation in deluxe resorts on twin sharing in well appointed rooms with attached bathrooms; Meals: Breakfast, dinner; surface transport by exclusive, chauffeur driven vehicle, local sightseeing, taxes. Gold Package Bonuses - Upgrades are provided for the resort, room category and vehicle. Package Bonuses: Surprise Freebies and Discounts for Resort Facilities, Flexibility of planning your own itinerary for local sightseeing. The above costs are in INR and are extendable on pro-rata.
Testimonials from our customers E-Mail: thecaravan@airtelmail.in Contact Us for Booking

LASTING IMPRESSIONS !

Hello Caravan Team; Monali & I would like to thank you for the nice arrangements you made for our honeymoon to Kumaon. We truly enjoyed our stay especially at Mukteshwar and Almora, Binsar. The rooms were nicely arranged and the the food was unexpectedly good in these remote places. We were also very happy with our driver. He was polite, non-intrusive and drove very skillfully in the hills. Thanks for everything and hope to avail Caravan's services again in the future. Regards. Bhagwat / Monali, Philips India, Bangalore

Walk thru' shaded forest trails amidst towering pine trees

Kumaon Karnival
Duration: 7 Days and 6 Nights.
Itinerary: Delhi - Corbett (2 Nts) - Ranikhet ( 2 Nts) - Nainital or Bhimtal (2 Nts) - Delhi.
Tour Code: CKK-09
(Stay in Delhi and extension tour to Agra from Delhi on request at additional cost).

Waking up to the sun rising across the Himalayan Ranges is an etheral experience

Day 01 Delhi - Corbett (265 kms / 6.5 hrs). Leave Delhi at 7 A.M. Reach the resort at Jim Corbett National Park – famed for the Royal Bengal Tiger - at 1.30 P.M. After settling into deluxe hotel, catch the afternoon jeep safari inside the Tiger Reserve for wildlife viewing. Overnight at Corbett.
Corbett Tiger Reserve: India's first national park, cradled in the foothills of the Himalayas at 3300 feet asl, spreads over an area of 520 sq km. The magnificent Ramganga River flows through the entire length of the Park. Corbett has the highest density of tiger in India. Other carnivores include the leopard, elephant, bear, deer. Basking along the banks of the Ramganga are the slender snouted gharial and the marsh crocodile. There are watch towers, elephant safaris and jeep safaris for wildlife viewing.

Day 02 Corbett National Park. Take the morning safari inside the Wildlife Sanctuary for your tryst with the big cats. Elephants are also available for dense jungle safaris on a first come first serve basis. Those interested in angling can try hooking the mahsheer fish for sport. Birding treks and horse safaris are also exciting options for the enthusiasts.
In the evening, swap tall tales with fellow guests around a bonfire. Overnight at Corbett.

Day 03 Corbett - Ranikhet (105 kms / 3 hrs). Leave Corbett after a late breakfast. Reach Ranikhet – the forested and serene town in Kumaon - at 1 P.M. After settling into deluxe hotel, discover the romantic pathways thru pine, deodhar, oak forests and perhaps catch the sun disappearing beyond the horizon. Overnight at Ranikhet.
Ranikhet: At 6000 feet asl, it is a serene and peaceful hillstation foreshadowed by conifer forests and surrounded by snow clad Himalayan ranges from the Bhagirathi peaks in the west to Nanda Kot in the east. Ranikhet also offers golfing at the 9 hole Army Course besides being known for the orchards of Chaubatia and Jhoola Devi Temple.

Day 04 Ranikhet. Wake up to catch a beautiful view of the Himalayan Ranges. Discover this quaint hill town. Ranikhet offers golfing at the 9 hole Army Course besides being known for the orchards of Chaubatia and Jhoola Devi Temple. An old church runs as a factory, with the war widows of the Kumaon Regiment Centre operating looms to knit Australian Merino wool into shawls. Overnight at Ranikhet.

Day 05 Ranikhet - Nainital or Bhimtal (60 kms / 2 hrs). Leave Ranikhet after a relaxed breakfast and reach Bhimtal or Nainital - the beautiful lake district of Kumaon - by lunch time. After settling into deluxe hotel, visit the shimmering mountain lake for boating / sailing and the bustling mall for curios. Overnight at Nainital or Bhimtal.
Nainital is at 6400 feet asl and Bhimtal at 4525 feet asl is quieter.

Day 06 Nainital or Bhimtal. Excursions on foot or horses within Nainital to Snow View or Dorothy’s Seat or Tiffin Top for Himalayan views or near Nainital to Kilbury, Naukuchiatal, Sattal, or Khurpatal. Overnight at Nainital or Bhimtal.

Day 07 Nainital or Bhimtal – Delhi (310 kms / 7 hrs). Depart from Nainital / Bhimtal after breakfast. Reach Delhi in the evening. Tour ends...but the memories remain !

Package Category	Cost For 2 Persons in 1 Room	Remarks
Bronze	Rs.42,500/-	Bronze Package: Against the Silver Package this has lower category hotels and rooms. Platinum Package: Higher than the Gold Package with a choice of luxury suites and / or super deluxe resorts. Price on request. Jeep, Elephant, Horse Safaris, Angling, Birding: At extra cost.
Silver	Rs.51,500/-
Gold	Rs.63,500/-
Note: You can also give us your budget and itinerary and we can customise the tour package to match the same. >> Stay in Delhi and extension tour to Agra (Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri) from Delhi on request at additional cost. >> The above prices are valid upto 31st March, 2010 and are in INR (Indian Rupees). For a price quote in any other currency, please ask us.
Package Cost Includes: Silver Package - Accommodation in deluxe resorts on twin sharing in well appointed rooms with attached bathrooms; Meals: breakfast, dinner; surface transport by exclusive, chauffeur driven vehicle, local sightseeing, taxes. Gold Package Bonuses - Upgrades are provided for the resort, room category and vehicle. Package Bonuses: Surprise Freebies and Discounts for Resort Facilities, Flexibility of planning your own itinerary for local sightseeing. The above costs are in INR and are extendable on pro-rata.
Testimonials from our customers E-Mail: thecaravan@airtelmail.in Contact Us for Booking

LASTING IMPRESSIONS !

If, like us, you are looking to organize a trip to India in a short period and want to remove risk, then using a local agent is a good way to do this. We worked with "The Caravan" on an Itinerary that included things we knew we wanted and suggestions from them. On arrival everything was as discussed, our driver was waiting for us at the airport. At Corbett the location of the resort was beautiful. A day safari pre-arranged to take us into the park was amazing. Despite everything we read and were told about the chances to see tigers being zero we saw two from our jeep and one from the back of an elephant. After Corbett, "The Caravan" suggested staying at Bhimtal. This is quieter than Nainital and a good location to visit from. Boating on a lake in the Himalayas is a unique experience. ~ Liz and John Crain, USA.

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Himalayan Odyssey	Kumaon Karnival	Offbeat Kumaon	Uttarakhand Utopia	Spiritual India	Uttarakhand Extravaganza
The above honeymoon, family or group vacation tours broadly cover enchanting hill towns of Nainital, Bhimtal, Ranikhet, Ramgarh, Mukteshwar, Kausani, Almora, Binsar and Corbett. For a comfortable holiday package tour, the perfectly planned itinerary with a well maintained deluxe vehicle and a courteous driver to take you around (or the choice of doing it in your own car) and accommodation in luxury or deluxe resorts pre-arranged, leave it to professionals like us who have traversed the Himalayas in North India. Who have enjoyed the fantasy and joy of the mountains in Uttarakhand. Who would design a holiday package which would be relaxed and take you thru' the destinations and the local sightseeing circuit of Kumaon and Garhwal at a leisurely pace. For your vacation, we can also stitch together a tailor-made itinerary and customise a tour if you let us know: (i) Number of days ex-Delhi. (ii) Destinations interested in visiting. (iii) Expected highlights of the vacation. (iv) Target cost and number of travellers.

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TOURS IN UTTARAKHAND: Corbett Tiger Reserve and Kumaon and Garhwal Himalayas.
(Covering Nainital, Bhimtal, Sattal, Ranikhet, Mukteshwar, Almora, Binsar, Kausani, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Mussoorie, Auli, Badrinath).
TOURS IN HIMACHAL PRADESH: Shimla, Manali, Rohtang, Dalhousie, Dharamsala.
(And also covering Chail, NALDEHRA, Narkanda, ROHRU, PABBAR VALLEY, Solang Valley, Mcleodganj, Khajjiar).
TOURS, SAFARIS AND TREKS IN LADAkH: iN Leh, Khardungla, Nubra Valley, CHANGLA, Pangong, Tso Moriri, TSO KAR, ALCHI, ULLEYTOKPO, DHA HANU, DROKPA VALLEY, LAMAYURU, KARGIL, INDUS / ZANSKAR RIVERS SANGAM, SHAM VALLEY TREK, MARKHA VALLEY TREK, STOK KANGRI EXPEDITION, MANALI-SARCHU-LEH ROAD TRIP.
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Kumaon Himalayas In Uttarakhand North India TOUR PACKAGES FOR HILL TOWNS OF NAINITAL, BHIMTAL, SATTAL, RANIKHET, KAUSANI, ALMORA, BINSAR, MUKTESHWAR, RAMGARH, CORBETT WITH DELUXE RESORTS, HOTELS, PRIVATE VEHICLE AND SIGHTSEEING

Kumaon Himalayas In Uttarakhand North India
TOUR PACKAGES FOR HILL TOWNS OF NAINITAL, BHIMTAL, SATTAL, RANIKHET, KAUSANI, ALMORA, BINSAR, MUKTESHWAR, RAMGARH, CORBETT
WITH DELUXE RESORTS, HOTELS, PRIVATE VEHICLE AND SIGHTSEEING