Untouched Kumaon: & Five Sacred Peaks
5 Days / 4 Nights
Starting from ₹24,000
Escape commercial hill stations for Kumaon's peaceful high mountain border. Facing the dramatic Panchachuli peaks, Munsiyari offers pine-scented air, rhododendron forests, and untouched Himalayan views.
Day 1: Kathgodam to Chaukori via Almora
Today's Highlights: Drive through Kumaon pine hills, visiting Chitai Golu Devta temple, and evening views in Chaukori.
The Journey: Pickup from Kathgodam Railway Station/Pantnagar Airport. Drive up through the winding Kumaon hills, stopping at the unique Chitai Golu Devta Temple (Bell Temple). Arrive in Chaukori, famous for its tea gardens and unobstructed views of Nanda Devi.
Stay: Ojaswi Resort Chaukori (or similar)
Meals Included: Dinner
Day 2: Drive to Munsiyari (Little Kashmir)
Today's Highlights: Birthi Waterfall stopover and arriving at the base of the Panchachuli range.
The Journey: Drive through dramatic mountain turns, stopping at the roaring 126-meter Birthi Waterfall. Arrive in Munsiyari (7,200 ft), sitting directly at the foot of the snow-covered Panchachuli peaks.
Stay: Milam Inn or Monal Himalayan Resort (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3: Khaliya Top Viewpoint & Tribal Museum
Today's Highlights: Short guided nature walk towards Khaliya Top and exploring Bhotia tribal heritage.
The Journey: Take a gentle guided forest walk through oak and rhododendron trees towards Khaliya Top for 360-degree views of Himalayan glaciers. In the afternoon, visit the Tribal Heritage Museum to discover the historic Indo-Tibetan trade route stories.
Stay: Monal Himalayan Resort (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4: Scenic Return to Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary
Today's Highlights: Scenic mountain drive and night stay inside the peaceful Binsar sanctuary forest.
The Journey: Drive south into the dense oak and cedar forests of Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary. Enjoy a quiet, peaceful evening listening to mountain birds with panoramic sunset views over Zero Point.
Stay: Binsar Forest Retreat / Grand Oak Manor (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5: Departure to Kathgodam
Today's Highlights: Morning nature walk in Binsar forest and transfer down to Kathgodam station.
The Journey: After a quiet forest breakfast, drive down through Nainital district to Kathgodam station for your evening train back home.
Meals Included: Breakfast
04 Nights accommodation in mountain resorts and forest retreats.
Daily Breakfast and Dinner included.
Private AC/Non-AC vehicle for all mountain transfers.
Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary entry permits.
Train or flight tickets to Kathgodam/Pantnagar.
Personal pony charges or porter fees.