Out in the emerald hills, before the sunrise, the cotton clouds come to greet you…The crisp air at the crack of the dawn caresses your unruly hair, and the slowly illuminating landscape balms your weary eyes…Out in the emerald hills, sustains a life full of peace and contentment, delved deep in an enriching culture.’
Truly, time spent in the hills has something exceptional about it, the surroundings here are often so surreal and captivating that one eventually never desires to return home. Some of the charming villages is in Uttarakhand are the best example of this, picturesque, pristine and poise, these rural places have views to die for with minor and greater Himalayas in the background and the carpets of flower-strewn meadows rolled out everywhere. Yes, that’s Mukteshwar!. Indeed this village is the perfect escape from the maddening rush, and experience what an ideal life should be.
Duration: 8 Nights / 9 Days
Destination: Kumaon, Uttarakhand
Route– Kathgodam-Ranikhet-Sama-Ramganga-Mukteshwar-Kathgodam
Itinerary
Day 01 – Welcome aboard !
Arrival at Kathgodam railway station/bus depot by early morning. Proceed to Ranikhet. Enroute visit, Katarmal Sun Temple- the only Sun Temple in the north. Enjoy the drive passing the Kosi river roadside.
On arrival, have lunch and start the hike to Aerodeo temple on the hilltop. Enjoy the sunset and return to the Hilltop heritage house.
Continue the evening with a beautiful bonfire. Have dinner and overnight stay in the Hilltop heritage house. It was built in 1886 and for over a century, was the festive and cultural hub of the surrounding villages.
Day 02 – Kumaoni Lifestyle
The day is open to visit the village around the mountain. Work in a local indigenous farm and Night hikes & leopard tracking. Overnight stay in Hilltop heritage stone house.
Day 03 – Ranikhet to Sama
It takes a long ride deep into the Himalayas and a three and a half km walk from where you leave behind your car and worldly concerns to reach the stone huts in Sama. Saddled on a peninsula, the campsite has three hundred and sixty degree view.
Day 04 – Pahadi
A day dedicated for Deep relaxation, village interactions, short & long hikes, enjoying Himalayan views.
Day 05 – Do Nothing!
The Gyan Dhurra village castaway from the mainland world is a pahadi island where you get to eat what is organically grown, meet the amazingly simple and content mountain people, special birds and geckos, take hikes to mountain tops and meadows, or laze around in high grass with sweet nothings to do.
Day 06 – Childhood Adda-Life around Blue waters
Proceed from Ranikhet to Riverside campsite. Think beach. Banana trees. Jumping off the bridge. Lying around useless on warm rock watching the sparkling blue river go by. Float to the rock island in the middle. Swim in emerald green pools in deep jungles. Light a fire. Eat fish with mango pickle. Snuggle in a cozy tent to the river lullaby. Sail a kayak. Take a hike to a hidden village. Ride a bike. Catch a frog. Chew a weed. Live a life. Imagine you are back at your childhood adda.
Day 07 – Body Surfing-Have you got guts ?!
Are you ready to experience this like never before? River kayaking, mountain biking, body surfing, jungle/gorge treks, slithering from a 100 feet bridge, riverside campfire.
Day 08 – Mukteshwar
Drive to the Mukteshwar. A quaint village of Mukteshwar is awaiting. A Dollhouse, a tiny boutique in the mountain, chocolate shop is all you would love. Evening, proceed for Sunset at Chauli ki Jaali. Opt for rappelling at the cliff and enjoy the time freezing sunset from the top.
Cheat code-Pick those alcohol chocolates made in mountains.
Day 09 – Mukteshwar-Nainital-Delhi
Check out from the campsite. Proceed to the District of Lakes-Nainital. Enjoy the Boating here and fill your shopping bags with souvenirs here.
Take an overnight bus/Train to Delhi.
Inclusions:
- Accommodation at Campsite, Stone house. Heritage houses on sharing basis.
- Unlimited and all meals-Veg, Non-veg.
- All Transfers & Sightseeing as per itinerary
- Driver allowances
- Private Vehicle will run on point to point basis as per itinerary
- Facilitation of the programme.
- Adventure activities with instructors and safety equipment.
- Bonfire at night
- First aid medical kit
- Assistance for bus/flight/train booking
- An happening trip leader throughout the tour
Exclusions :
Any Kind of Personal Expenses or Optional Tours / Extra Meals Ordered. Any item of personal requirement, such as drinks, laundry, telephone, tips, heater, Mineral water etc. Any medical or evacuation expenses.
2. Mountain bikes are available for hire @ Rs. 250/- (for upto ½ day) (Riverside campsite & Ranikhet)
3. Anything specifically not mentioned in the ‘Inclusion’ column.
4. Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary / stay on account of train cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, roadblocks or any factors beyond control. Any expenses caused by reason beyond our control such as road block due to natural climates and accidents etc
5. Any Flight, Train, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.