Best time to visit : Mar-May, Sep-Nov.
Weather
: Night 8-10°C, Day 17-22°C
The Kumaon region is only 350 kms from Delhi in the state of Uttar Pradesh & lies to the east of Garhwal from which it is separated by the south & east flanks of the Nanda Devi Sanctuary. The Kumaon Hills are gentle to the eye & soothing to the soul with forests of pine, sal, rhododendron, chestnut & oak. The hills are terraced, dotted with orchards with apple, pear, apricot, peach & plum trees, with small farms growing potato, wheat & corn & flowers such as gladioli, lilies & roses.
DAY 1. Arrive at Delhi
Transfer to Connaught Hotel or similar. Breakfast. Full day sightseeing tour of New Delhi includes a cycle rickshaw tour of old Delhi followed by a visit to Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Qutab Minar, Lodhi Tombs, Presidents Palace & India Gate. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 2. AGRA
Depart for Agra. Transfer to Hotel Mansingh Agra or similar. Full day sightseeing of Agra, visiting Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Sikander Tomb. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 3. AGRA (A.M)
Breakfast. Depart Agra for full day excursion to Fatehpur Sikri & Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (56 kms). Late evening return back to Agra. Overnight at Mansingh Agra.
DAY 4. CORBETT
A.M. Depart Agra for Corbett National Park (284 kms). Check-in at Claridges Corbett or similar. Overnight at resort.
DAY 5. CORBETT
A.M. Early morning safari drive. P.M. Late afternoon safari drive. Overnight at resort.
DAY 6. NAINITAL (A.M)
Breakfast. Depart for Nainital (70 kms). Transfer to Naini Retreat or similar. Naini Tal is known for its pleasant climate, a beautiful lake, excellent view of the lower Himalayas & wonderful excursions to the surrounding countryside. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 7. NAINITAL
Breakfast. Full day sightseeing tour visiting Bhowali (11 kms), Kainchi (10 kms), Almora (67 kms) & Kasauni (113 kms). Overnight at hotel.
DAY 8. MUKTESHWAR ( A.M)
Breakfast. Depart Nainital for Mukteshwar (56 kms). Check-in at Mountain Trail Resorts. Set amongst breathtaking scenery, beautiful mountains, thick green forests & unexplored tracks. Overnight at Resorts.
DAY 9. MUKTESHWAR
Breakfast. Day free for relaxation & exploring the outdoors. Overnight at Resort.
DAY 10. BINSAR (A.M)
Breakfast. Depart Mukteshwar for Binsar. Transfer to Binsar Valley Resort. Binsar is a place of outstanding beauty & offers fine views of the Himalayas. Overnight at Resort.
DAY 11. BINSAR.
Breakfast. Day free at Binsar for relaxation. Overnight at Resort.
DAY 12
Breakfast -
Depart for New Delhi. Arrive late evening. Transfer to Park Hotel or similar. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 13
Breakfast. Day free. Late evening proceed to international airport for onward flight.
Tour cost includes:
* Transporation by non-airconditioned car
* Accommodation based on double occupancy
* Breakfast included
* Entrance fees to Corbett National Park
Tour cost does not include:
* Lunch and Dinner
* Expenses of personal nature
* Anything not specifically mentioned as being "included in the itinerary
* Air fare to & from India
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