Kumaon/Binsar Sanctuary Walking Holiday
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About This Experience in Nainital
Why Visit Nainital?
Nainital, India offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Nainital provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Nainital
You can reach Nainital, India by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Porter charges for personal luggage
- Forest entry fee for vehicle
- Transportation of personal luggage
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guide charges
What's Not Included
- Personal expenses - room service, bottled water etc.
- Tips
- Forest entry fee
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
The trip starts at Kathgodam railway station. We will share the contact details of the vehicle driver and the vehicle number. The vehicle will be waiting in the parking area.
End Point
The trip starts at Kathgodam railway station. We will share the contact details of the vehicle driver and the vehicle number. The vehicle will be waiting in the parking area.
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point
Itinerary
Kathgodam - Gaunap Village, Binsar
You will be picked up from Kathgodam railways... 24 hours
You will be picked up from Kathgodam railways station at around 9 am, after breakfast. The scenic drive from there to Binsar Tourist Rest House takes around 5 hours including a stop for lunch en route. From Binsar TRH, it is a 1.5 hour easy, downhill trek (3 km) to Gaunap village. Binsar wildlife sanctuary, spread over 47 sq km, is one of the smaller sanctuaries in India. While it is popular for commanding, panoramic views of the Greater Himalayas and its bird diversity (200+ species of birds have been spotted here), mammals such as leopard, four species of deer, flying squirrel, pine martens are also found here.
Hikes in and around Gaunap Village
The morning begins with a sunrise walk to... 24 hours
The morning begins with a sunrise walk to the village temple which also serves as a vantage point to view the mermerizing 270 km panorama of Uttarakhand Himalayas. Post breakfast, you will go on a guided walk of the village which is home to all of 8 families! Also included in the walk is a bird watching session during which you get to spot a few of the 200+ species of birds found in Binsar. The activity for the afternoon is a nature walk led by a local nature guide. Get a broad idea of the flora and fauna of Binsar wildlife sanctuary.
Gaunap - Dhaulchhina
The 8 16 hours
The 8.5 km trail from Gaunap to Dhaulchhina at the edge of the sanctuary passes through stands of pine and mixed forests. It's an easy hike that offers great views of snow-clad peaks and terraced fields, and should take around 4 to 5 hours. Towards evening, you can trek up to Anandamayee ashram, a serene spot from where you can catch great views of Nanda Devi if the weather is clear.
Dhaulchhina - Shaukyathal
You will set off on a 9 16 hours
You will set off on a 9.5 km, flattish walk to Shaukyathal after breakfast. The trail passes through pretty villages and pine forests. Shaukyathal is on a ridge leading to Vriddh Jageshwar, a temple of religious importance to Hindus. One side of the ridge offers a panoramic view of the high peaks of Uttarakhand Himalayas and the other side, great views of the Sivaliks (lesser Himalayas).
Shaukyathal - Jageshwar - Kathgodam
After breakfast, set off on the route to... 1 hour
After breakfast, set off on the route to Jageshwar - walk up to Vridhh Jageshwar (1.5 km on a metal road) and then take the downhill trail to Jageshwar that passes through lovely chir pine and cedar forests. At Jageshwar stop to visit an interesting cluster of 200-odd temples (many of them dedicated to the Hindu god, Shiva) built from 7th to 12th century AD by rulers belonging to Katyuri and Chand dynasties.
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