Tour Duration: 12 Nights / 13 Days
Destinations Covered: Delhi - Kathgodam - Chaukori - Munsyari - Senar Gad - Dhaldauk - Sudamkhan - Hiramani Glacier - Namik Glacier - Namik Village - Gogina - Liti
Day 01: Arrival at Delhi
As soon as you arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport at Delhi, you'll be greeted by our representative. Be escorted to the hotel where you'll be staying for the night.
Day 02: Delhi - Kathgodam
This morning, you'll be served with a sumptuous meal at the hotel. Thereafter, you'll be taken on a half day tour of Delhi. The tour will include a few important historical and cultural sites, such as India Gate, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Qutab Minar, Lotus Temple, Humayun's Tomb, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, and President's House. In the evening, you'll be transferred to the railway station from where you'll board an overnight train to Kathgodam. Dinner will be served onboard.
Day 03: Kathgodam - Chaukori
You'll reach Kathgodam in the morning and will be driven to Chaukori, after a momentary stay here. This is a pleasant hill station city, located in the hearty Kumaon countryside. It is famous for its tea gardens and impressive views of the snow covered peaks of the Himalayas. Arrival at Chaukori will be in the evening, after which you'll make a check in and retire in the coziness of your deluxe room.
Day 04: Chaukori - Munsyari - Senar Gad
Rise up early in the morning to welcome the beautiful sunrise and view one of the most beautiful sceneries offered by Kumaon. Have breakfast and drive towards the next destination - Munsyari. Munsyari is a peaceful hill station, full of lush green landscapes, the best to be found in the entire Kumaon. The spectacular meadows and sporadic views of the Panch chuli range are the finest spots of this idyllic hill station. Later, you'll be hiking uphill to the next destination - Senar Gad Meadow, for about 3 hours. This will be an adventurous night as you'll be dozing off in a tent.
Day 05: Senar Gad - Dhaldauk
Day five begins with a nutritious breakfast at the campsite, after which you'll continue with your trekking regimen towards Dhaldauk, with packed lunch. A rarely visited trek, the trail is easy to embark, with only shepherds sighted with their cattle. On your way to Dhaldauk, you'll come across a number of points, which offer picturesque and splendid views of the Panch chuli hills. After arriving at the destination, prepare the tents and spend the night in the tents.
Day 06: Dhaldauk - Sudamkhan
Have a sumptuous camp cooked meal for breakfast. After this, start trekking towards the most scenic place of the camping trail - Sudamkhan, carrying your packed lunch. The views of the valleys and ravines from here are superbly heavenly and divine. Overnight stay will be in tents under the cool air at Sudamkhan.
Day 07: Sudamkhan - Hiramani Glacier
Have a quick breakfast and start trekking towards the edge of Hiramani Glacier. This will be an out-of-the-world experience as you witness large pieces of white ice gradually melting into glaciers. The night will be spent camping at the margins of the glacier in tents.
Day 08: Hiramani Glacier - Namik Glacier - Sudamkhan
Start your day with hot chocolate milk or coffee, as the temperature is almost freezing in the morning. Have a substantial breakfast and proceed with the trekking session towards the next destination - Namik Glacier. Climb up to Nanda Kot, about 14 km from Hiramani Glacier. Take a small halt to gaze at the pristine and magnificent beauty of the snow-clad hills from close. Trek back to Sudamkhan where you will camp overnight.
Day 09: Sudamkhan - Namik Village
Day nine will see you starting your trekking tour downwards towards the foothills. After a healthy breakfast, begin your hike to Namik Village, a beautiful and idyllic hamlet. This village is a part of Indo-Tibetan trade route and hence, you can find a number of souvenirs to pick up for your buddies back home. The houses here are intricately carved from wooden structures. Spend the night staying in one of these houses amidst the friendly and villagers.
Day 10: Namik Village - Gogina
Leave the welcoming village in the morning after having some Kumaoni delicacies at your host's house. Situated in the heart of Ramganga Valley at the foot of Nanda Kot, Gogina is a natural beauty lover's paradise. If time permits, visit the Kimu village, which is probably the most beautiful village in the Himalayas. You will be staying at the camp overnight.
Day 11: Gogina - Liti
Post breakfast, you'll be embarking a 6 hour trek to Liti from Gogina. The mesmerizing views forming the backdrop will enthrall you completely. The descent from Ramganga Valley to the road to Liti is fairly easy and simple. Dinner will be served at the camp where you will be staying overnight.
Day 12: Liti - Kathgodam - Delhi
You'll be driven to Kathgodam, from where you'll board the train to Delhi. This will be an overnight journey; hence, food will be served in the train.
Day 13: Delhi Departure
Upon your arrival at Delhi, you'll be accompanied by our local agent to the hotel to relax and freshen up for a while. Thereafter, you'll be transferred to Indira Gandhi International Airport to board the flight for your onward travel.
