Tour: Nature Walks–Kalmatia Sangam (4 days)

NATURE WALKS – KALMATIA SANGAM              

DAY 1 – ARRIVE AT KALMATIA SANGAM (RANIKHET EXPRESS TO KATHGODAM:  2240hrs/0510hrs)

Arrive Kothgodam by Overnight train Ranikhet Express to Kathgodam. From there 2 ½ hrs. drive to the resort.

After breakfast start an easy walk to Chittai.The Chittai bell temple is dedicated to Golu Devta (god of justice and peculiar to Kumaon). The temple is hung with petitions and bells of all shapes and sizes brought by grateful devotees. The walking path starts from the resort through Chir (pine) forests via Sintola with good views into the valley and Himalya range. After temple visit walk back to the resort.

Overnight: Kalmatia Sangam                                        

DAY 2 – DAY 3 : VILLAGE WALK

The village walks lead through picturesque villages along terraced fields, waterfalls, along a winding stream and pine, cedar, oak and rhododendron forests. (If you can make it between mid Feb. and Apr. you will be rewarded with the lovely sight of the rhododendron flowers in bloom – a blaze of colour).  The walks vary from gentle to slightly steep and take you between 1450m to 2250m.

Walking on the old village trails you pass through several villages where the houses have wonderfully carved doors and windows. This itinerary gives you a realistic impression of Kumaoni local life, where the old traditions and culture are still part of their daily routine lives. You pass villages where the castes are strictly segregated, walk through terraced fields then along traditional irrigation channels.

 

As everywhere in the Kumaon the people are friendly, curious in a childlike manner and more than happy to answer questions and be photographed. The walks take you en route to ancient Kali, Vishnu and Shakti temples (1000 years old), past ancient flour mills, where you can stop and see how they work. The Himalaya  and panaromic valley views along the ridges are magnificent.

On  arriving freshen up and enjoy a welcome drink while traditional Kumaoni food is cooked by the villagers. Stretch out with refreshments in a quaint, stone garden, overlooking small fields. The landlord while preparing the dinner hops in and out of his fields to get fresh veggies and herbs for your meal. Guests are welcome to watch and help! Relax, chat with the locals listening to tales of the past. On the last evening as an additional option you can enjoy an evening of traditional Kumaoni folk dances and music with a bonfire.                    

DAY-4 : Walk downhill to Jageshwar through terraced fields, villages and magnificent cedar forests. At Jageshwar you can visit the ancient temple complex built by the Chand and Katyuri rulers between 8th. and 12th. Century A.D.   

1 ½ hrs. drive back to Kalmatia Sangam Himalaya Resort. On the way stop to see the prehistoric rock art at Lakhudiar. 

Overnight: Kalmatia Sangam 

DAY 5: INTIME TRANSFER TO KATHGODAM TO BOARD TRAIN FOR DELHI

 

PRICE SHEET

 

Per Person Rates in INR valid for 01st Oct 2012 till 30th Oct 2012              

BASIS – In INR

Per Person

1 Person

2 Persons

3 Persons

4 Persons

01 Oct -31 Oct 12

       INR 65954

INR 47435

INR 42780

INR 40000

 

Hotel Envisaged:

City Nights

Hotel Category

Kalmatia 01 Night(s)

Kalmatia Sangam Standard Room

Trek 02 Night(s)

Village House Basic Accommodation

Kalmatia 01 Night(s)

Kalmatia Sangam Standard Room

 

TERMS & CONDITIONS

THE ABOVE COST INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

  • Accommodation in twin sharing at all places
  • Meal plan: Full board basis at Kalmatia and Village walk.
  • Arrival/Departure transfers in Delhi, from hotel to train station and vice versa.
  • Arrival/Departure transfers at from Kathgodam station, sightseeing’s, excursion’s and surface transfers using air-conditioned transport as follows:

1 – 4 Persons: AC Innova/Tavera    

  • Services of English speaking local guides for sightseeing’s at all place as per the itinerary.
  • Train fare in 1st Air-conditioned between Delhi/Kathgodam/Delhi
  • All currently applicable taxes.

THE ABOVE COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:

  • Any services other than the ones mentioned above.
  • Any Airfare (quoted as supplement).
  • Any accompanying tour escort/guide.
  • The above cost does not include mandatory Christmas and New Year Eve Dinner and the same will be advised at the time of booking.
  • Visa charges, airport taxes, table drinks, telephone calls, tips to driver/guide/naturalist, camera fees, international airfare, laundry etc or any other items of personal nature.
  • Any other expense/changes due to unforeseen circumstances while in India.
  • Any other thing not mentioned in program or ‘cost includes’.