Walk in the Himalayas
06-15 May 2022

Itinerary View Map

Day 1 : To Delhi

Departure London or a regional UK airport for Delhi by direct British Airways flight BA 257 at 18:45.

Day 2 : Delhi

Arrive in Delhi at 08:50. Meeting, assistance on arrival and transfer to Hotel Shangrila Eros. Rest of the day at leisure. B

Day 3 : To Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary

Transfer to New Delhi railway station to board Shatabadi Express Train at 06:20 for Kathgodam ( We will carry packed breakfast from the hotel / breakfast will also be served on train).
Arrive Kathgodam station at 11:40. Meeting, assistance on arrival and transfer to Khali Estate Binsar. This is about 4 hours drive, we will stop at Bhimtal for lunch. Khali Estate was the home of General Sir Henry Ramsay, A British General in the in the Indian Army who also served as commissioner of the Kumaon and Gharwal Areas.
The Resort is situated on the top of a hill surrounded by pine and oak forest facing the vast panorama of the majestic snow-clad mountains of the central Himalayas. The peaks visible from the Resort are Nanda Devi (25645 ft.), Nanda Ghunti, Trishul, Badrinath (Chaukhambha), Kedarnath, Gangotri, Shivling, Bandar punch, Kamet, Nanda Kote etc.
Rest of the day at leisure. Evening lecture on Kumaon region.
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Day 4 : Day trip to Almora

After breakfast drive to Almora town ( 22 kms) and explore the local Lala bazaar, Temples and also witness the old Architectural heritage of this culturally rich region of Kumaon Himalayas. Lunch at Almora. Return to Khali Estate in the afternoon. Evening briefing by walk leaders for the interesting days and nights ahead in the villages. B, L, D

Day 5 -7 : Walking to the villages of Dalar, Risal, Kathdhara, Gonap & Satri

After breakfast, the group will split into two parties of 8 members each , they will commence walk in the company of their walk leaders. Each day walk will be between 4 to 6 hours. Packed lunch will be served enroute.
Stay for each group will be arranged in the villages of Dalar, Risal, Kathdhara, Gonap and Satri.
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Day 8 : To Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary

Both groups will meet up today and then drive to visit Jageshwar Temple.
Visit the Chitai Temple on your way back to Khali Estate.
Overnight stay ta Khali Estate. Farewell dinner B, L, D

Day 9 : To Delhi

Morning at leisure. Afternoon transfer to Kathgodam, we will stop at Udupi restaurant – a south Indian speciality for lunch before boarding Shatabdi Express train for Delhi at 15:35, arrive Delhi at 20:05 (dinner will be served on train). Transfer to Hotel Pullman Aero City near International airport. B, L, D

Day 10 : To London

Transfer to International airport for your flight home with direct British airways flight BA256 at 10:50 to arrive London Heathrow at 15:20. Optional extentions to visit the Golden Triangle or beach stays - ask for details. B

Itinerary map

Prices

Price per person (Double/Twin share)	Single room supplement
£2,620.00	£90.00

Cost includes:

International air fare in economy class on British Airways with all taxes.
Air-conditioned accommodation in Delhi with private facilities. Twin room accommodation in village guest houses with shared bath and toilet facilities.
Daily breakfast in Delhi and all meals from arrival in Khali Estate until departure.
All transport services by a coach in Delhi and private cars from Kathgodam to Almora.
Rail reservations in first airconditioned class train from Delhi to Kathgodam and return to Delhi.
Services of our local representative in Delhi and services of walk leaders from arrival in Kathgodam until departure.
Tips & Gratuities

Cost does not include:

Visa fee for India. Electronic tourist visa for India is now available. On confirmation of the booking, we will send you a step-by-step guide how to apply for the visa.
Any expenses of a personal nature
Travel Insurance*

We plan to follow this detailed itinerary, but events beyond our control – unpredictable weather, unruly rivers, blocked roads, mechanical breakdown – may require changes and workarounds at the last moment. This tour will be led by local Walk Leaders in Kumaon.

Meals during tour from arrival in Khali Estate until departure will be vegetarian local specialities.

Places are limited and on first-come-first-served basis.

Accommodation:
Hotel Shangri la Eros Delhi. This is a 5* property in the heart of New Delhi. Close to Connaught place the city centre and has a swimming pool.
Khali Estate – Double/single bedded rooms with attached bath cum toilet facilities. Rooms are without Air conditioning, as this is not required in the area. Fans will be available on request if needed.
Village Guest houses – The village guesthouses are comfortable but simple in keeping with life in the host villages. Rooms are twin bedded, each fitted with a mosquito net. Rooms clean with basic facilities and comfortable mattresses. Bath and toilet facilities are separate. WCs and shower facilities available. Hot water bottles are provided during winters.
Most of the guest houses are run on solar power.

Single room accommodation is only available at Khali Estate at a cost of £90.00 stay at village guest houses will be in sharing twin rooms.

*Travel Insurance

It is essential to have adequate insurance in place before your departure. This should be appropriate for your age, health and destination you are visiting.

• Make sure it includes comprehensive medical and repatriation cover.
• Make sure it provides cover for your whole trip (whether one day or over a year).
• Make sure it covers you for all activities.
• Disclose pre-existing medical conditions.
• Take your policy number and the 24-hour emergency contact numbers with you.

If you have any doubts about your cover, check with your insurer. Please note Covid-19 cover is now available.
For a competitive quotation please visit https://www.indusexperiences.co.uk/insurance/