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| Trip Length |
: 15 days |
Trip Code |
: EBVH |
| Start Point |
: Delhi |
End Point |
: Delhi |
| Start Date |
: Saturday |
End Date |
: Saturday |
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Tour Overview
In the shadow of divine deodar forests and ancient temples, overwhelmed by the sight of snow-clad Himalayan we undertaking soft hikes thorough captivating pine, oak and rhododendron forests and meeting locals in remote villages , experience of sighting a tiger from
elephant back in Corbett. Discover the magic of Kumaon (Uttarakhand, North India)
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Brief Itinerary |
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Day 1: Delhi
Delhi, India’s capital is an exciting ,busy and at times chaotic but mostly interesting with tons of historic sights , museum and galleries , and endless bazaars. There is more to see and do than you could possibly fit in during your time here. A pre-departure meeting takes place this
evening at the hotel. Afterwards we have the opportunity to go out for an optional group dinner..
Day 2 & 3: Corbett National Park
Travel to Corbett Nation Park. Situated at the foothills of the Himalayas this scenic game reserve offers excellent opportunity for spotting tiger & wild elephants and great varieties of birds! We stay at a comfortable jungle lodge and take elephant safaris and jeep safaris inside the
nation park for wildlife viewing
Day 4: Almora
Capital of Kumon, this 500-year-old town still hold its ancient charms of ancient temples pretty paved roads and wooden houses with elaborately carved façades. Wonder through this fascinating town to pick up some of the locally crafted tamta products (hand-beaten copper and brass
utensils plated with silver) in the busy little local marketsDay 5: Kali Estate
Explore the jungle trails in the Binsar Wild life Sanctuary to experience its rich flora and fauna, relax in a beautiful Resort situated on the top of a hill surrounded by pine and oak forest facing the vast panorama of the majestic snow clad mountains of the central Himalayas.
Day 6 & 7: Village Home Stay
Hiking on the old village trails we pass through picturesque villages where the houses have wonderfully carved doors and windows, along terraced fields, waterfalls and winding streams, past old flour mills and pine, cedar, oak and rhododendron forests. We spend our night with locals in
their village houses.
Day 8 & 9: Raniketh
Home to Kumon regiment, this serene and peaceful hill station foreshadowed by conifer forests offers magical view of snow clad Himalayas peaks . We stay in a lovely colonial Colonial villa, encompassing an enchanting sprawl of a 13-acre virgin orchard
Day 10 & 11: Rudraparg - Stay in a birding lounge
Situated on the bank of river Mandakani , at the hight of 2700 meters it is a prominent Hindu pilgrimage. We stay in eco friendly camp site , run by a dedicated local ornithologist and spend our time exploring the rich bird life and sacred shrines.
Day 12 & 13: Rishikesh
Experience the feeling of spiritualism and all that India is known for - from the holy Ganges, evening Arti by the banks of the Ganga river, plethora of temples to its sadhus, yoga, meditation ashrams. We stay in a Ashram where you can join for a daily yoga and meditation lesions. There
is a opportunity to teach at a local school which is run by the Ashram.
Day 14: Delhi
Free morning to further explore this sacred Himalayan town. Afternoon drive back to Capital city of India Delhi. Explore the bustling bazaars to hunt for souvenirs.
Day 15: Tour end
Tour finishes after breakfast. The check out time is 12:00. Please make sure that you vacate your rooms by 12 Noon .If you require a departure transfer please ask your tour leader or front office manager for this. Please note that there is no departure tax. Reporting time for
International flights is 3 hrs |
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Highlights:
- Tracking Tigers in Corbett Nation Park
- Stay in remote Himalayan villages
- Pilgrimage town of Rishikesh
- Scene hillstaions of Ranikhet and Almora
- Stay at a birding camp |
Start/ Finish point:
Start in Delhi / Finish in Delhi |
| Max Group Size: 12 |
| Staffing: Fully escorted by “Escape Voyages” Tour Leader, services of local guides, Hiking & rafting
instructor, Naturalist and local host families. |
| Transport: Private vehicles, public buses train, tuk-tuks and Safari jeeps and walking |
| Accommodation: 6 nights comfortable hotels, 2 nights camping, 2 nigh in Ashram , 2 nights jungle lodge.. |
| Activities: Rafting in Rishikesh, Hiking in Himalayas, game safari in Corbett national park, Birding expedition
in Rudrapryag |
| Meals: As per itinerary (Breakfast - B, Lunch - L, Dinner - D). Please allow US$15-20 per day for additional
meals |
| Entrance fees: Included for all sites listed as part of the itinerary. This does not include camera fees and
other entrance fees on optional excursions |
Trip Grade
 Moderate Plus These trip may include moderate hiking, biking, rafting and other activities which require an moderate level of fitness. Except an occasional cold shower, remote or shared lodging. Accommodation and travel
conditions may be more basic |
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Trip Details
Local Payment: There is a local payment of USD 300 attached to this trip. It should be paid on day 1 of the tour to your trip leader in Cash/Travellers Cheque in US $ or INR.
Fitness level(3): One need to be an active outdoor loving person as these trip may include moderate hiking, biking, rafting and other activities which require an moderate level of fitness.
Included sightseeing and activities
Corbett National Park- Game drives inside national Park ; Almora- walking city tour, Ranikhet- excursion to Choubatia ( Orchard) and golf course ; Village stay- on full board with supporting Trekking staff
Optional extras and sightseeing
Corbett national park- elephant safari into the park, bird watching; Khali estate- trek inside Binsar nation park; Almora- visit to Gola temple; Rudrapryag- birding expedition, Rishikesh- Rafting, Yoga lessons
If you wish to visit a wide range of these mentioned sites and take part in a variety of optional activities please allow approx US$60
Joining details
HOTEL FLORENCE INN
15-A/6, W.E.A., Karol Bagh
Near Karol Bagh Metro Station,
Opposite New Bloom School,
New Delhi - 110 005 (India)
Phone : +(91)-(11)-45025500
Fax : +(91)-(11)-42502108
“Hotel Florence Inn” is located in Karol Bagh market area, Opposite New Bloom School on a link road between “Ajmal Khan road and “Saraswati Marg. The hotel is surrounded by a mix of local vendors, shops and small restaurants. It is 20 minutes by auto rickshaw (INR 50-60 with bargaining) to get to the heart of New Delhi,
Connaught Place. Cannought Place offers tons of India and multi- cosine restaurants, branded cloth store, books, medical and convenience shops.
Single travellers
As part of Escape Voyages core philosophy, we do not charge a single supplement. You'll probably be sharing your accommodation with a travelling companion of the same gender, your tour will probably have a strong social element and you'll almost certainly come home with some great new friends
Trip Inclusion and Exclusion
Price Includes
• Experienced Tour Leader, Monument Guides and other supporting staff.
• Accommodation, meals, transportation, sightseeing, activities and excursion as per itinerary
• Entrance fees to all sites listed as a part of itinerary
• Transfer to hotel on arrival
Price does not Included
• International Flights
• Drinks, tips, laundry and other item of personal nature
• Meals other than those listed in the itinerary
• Price of optional sightseeing and activities
• Departure transfer
• Visa cost
• Border Taxes
Travel Extra
Pre and post accommodation
If you wish to book pre or post tour accommodation please mention it in your booking details. Following are the supplement price for extra accommodation:
New Delhi
USD 70 for Double occupancy room
USD 60 for Single occupancy room
Note: while booking pre & post tour accommodation, it is compulsory for single travellers to book a single room supplement.
City breaks/ Short Escapes:
If you wish to extend your holiday, we offer a variety of exciting short break options. You can attach one or more of these “Add-On Tour” in the beginning or at the end of your Escape Voyages tour . For more details, please refer to our Add- On/City breaks section.
Delhi: City of Dijns ( 2nights/3 days)
Simla: Queen of Hills ( 3nights/4 days)
Varanasi Extension ( 3nights/4days)
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