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BY MOUNTAIN TRAIL HOLIDAYS PVT LTD
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Mukteshwar & Binsar, serene, green hill stations located at heights of approx. 7000-8000 Ft ASL, providing scenic views of deep wooded valleys, the Himalayan range, sunset and sunrise panoramas, dense forests great for bird watchers and wildlife enthusiasts. Experience Kumaoni village walks, fun activities like rock climbing, rappelling, trekking, nature walks, forest and stream picnics. Stay in boutique nature retreats and offbeat Himalayan lodges. Great itinerary for a relaxing getaway with crisp & fresh air, scenic vistas, fruit orchards, meandering mountain trails and total rejuvenation.
ITINERARY DETAILS
Day 1- Stay at Mukteshwar – Meal included - Dinner
Arrival at Mukteshwar. 330 Kms / 8 Hrs drive from Delhi and 68 Kms / 2 Hrs drive from the Kathgodam railways station. Mukteshwar is at a height of 8000 ft. ASL. The Last 60 Kms is a beautiful hilly drive with scenic views of the deep valleys, mountain lakes, fresh water hill streams and if lucky some wildlife. Relax & Refresh. Evening at Leisure by the Bon-Fire. Over Night at Mukteshwar.
Day2 – Stay at Mukteshwar – Meal included – Breakfast and Dinner
Wake up early morning to experience the awe-inspiring sunrise from behind the Himalayan Ranges. Have a satiating breakfast & head off for a local site seeing tour of the Mukteshwar Township where you get to visit the Jim Corbetts' Bungalow, Famous Chauthi Jaali Cliff with a straight drop of approx. 2000 Ft. and The Century old Shiva Temple known as the MUKTESHWAR MAHADEV. The adventurous few can also opt. for a Rock Climbing / Rappelling / Zip line session at the Cliff. Return for Lunch to the Resort. After Lunch Relax at the Resort & feel free to use the Club area with a TT Table, Fooze Ball Table, Carrom Board, Library and some board games or the enthusiastic few could even opt for a soft stroll with our guides into the neighbouring forests . In the evening relax by the Bon-Fire and share your respective memories for the day. Over Night at Mukteshwar.
Day3- Stay at Binsar - Meals Included Dinner
After breakfast departure for Binsar. It’s a 95 Kms / 3.5Hrs drive (via Lohaghat –Devidhura-Almora Rd.). Please note that Binsar is an off-beat place where travelers visit primarily to experience the sanctuary and relax with nature. Tourists attractions that you could enjoy: Great views of the Himalayas. Zero Point, peak of Binsar where there is a TRC. The ancient Jageshwar temples. Kasardevi Temple. Bineshwar Temple. Binsar Sanctuary Museum. Travelers also go for Village walks at Binsar to experience the Kumaoni culture.
Day4- Early morning departure – Meal included – Breakfast
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Mukteshwar
State: Uttarakhand
Mukteshwar, known as the fruit basket of Kumaon, is a sleepy little Himalayan hamlet perched atop a height of approx. 8000 Ft ASL, providing scenic views of deep wooded valleys, the Himalayan range, sunset and sunrise panoramas, dense forests great for bird watchers and wildlife enthusiasts. You enjoy village walks, bon-fire evenings, fun adventure and outdoor activities like rock climbing, rappelling, trekking, forest / nature walks, forest and stream picnics. A centuries old Lord Shiva temple, revered by locals and worshipers from all over sits at the peak of Mukteshwar. Mukteshwar is also home to a veterinary research institute which was established by the British about 150 years ago. It’s called the I.V.R.I (Indian Veterinary Research Institute) and it is the main reason why 20-25 sq. Kms of Mukteshwar has been conserved for all these years and is rich in flora and fauna.
Weather: The winters (November-March) is very cold and it snows Minimum temperature can go to as low as - 6 DegC.
Summers (April to Mid-June) are very pleasant, offering majestic views. The temperatures during this period are comfortable with maximums settling around 28°C and minimum’s around 12°C, on an average. Monsoon season is from July to September. The place receives good amounts of rain during the period.
Closest airport: Technically Pantnagar (90 Kms / 3 Hrs) but realistically the only option is Delhi airport (390 Kms / 9 Hrs)
Railway Station: Kathgodam railway station, Haldwani railway station and Lal Kuan railway station.
Best time to visit: April – June end and October until mid-November. Beyond mid November until March it becomes very cold.
Generally spoken language: Hindi and Kumaoni and basic English is understood and spoken by the hospitality professionals.
Altitude: 2200 Mtrs ASL approx..
Binsar
State: Uttarakhand
Binsar is known for it's views of the snow capped Himalayan mountain ranges, so tourists can sit back and enjoy the panoramic views while. One can also go for trekking with abundant nature trails available at Binsar like a comfortable trek up to the Zero point from where the Himalayan views are spectacular with Kedarnath, Trishul, Nanda Devi, Panchachuli and more standing tall. Binsar also houses a sanctuary covering 45 Sq. Kms with a rich diversity of flora and fauna with forests of oak and rhododendron with a large species of flowers and 200 + birds along with some wild animals like Leopards, Himalayan Black Bears, Wild Boar, Sambhar Deer, Barking Deer and more. The famous temple of Binsar Mahadev is also nearby along with the Kasar Devi Temple and Jageshwar Dham (temples) in the neighbourhood.
Weather: The winters (November-March) is very cold and it snows Minimum temperature can go to as low as - 6 DegC.
Summers (April to Mid-June) are very pleasant, offering majestic views. The temperatures during this period are comfortable with maximums settling around 28°C and minimum’s around 12°C, on an average. Monsoon season is from July to September. The place receives good amounts of rain during the period.
Closest airport: Technically Pantnagar (90 Kms / 3 Hrs) but realistically the only option is Delhi airport (390 Kms / 9 Hrs)
Railway Station: Kathgodam railway station, Haldwani railway station and Lal Kuan railway station.
Best time to visit: April – June end and October until mid-November. Beyond mid November until March it becomes very cold.
Generally spoken language: Hindi and Kumaoni.
Altitude: 2400 Mtrs ASL approx.