Nainital
 Kausani
 Corbett National Park
 Mukteshwar
 Ranikhet
 Almora
 Pithoragarh
 Bageshwar
 Badrinath
Kedarnath
 Yamunotri
 Gangotri
 Hemkund Saheb
 Auli
 Valley of Flowers
 Tapovan
 Munsyari
 Kadhni Glacier
 Pindari Glacier
 Sunder Dunga Glacier
 Chopta
 Lans Downe
 Harsil
 Rudraprayag
 Deo Prayag
 Rishikesh
 Haridwar
 Shivpuri
 Mussoorie
 Dhanaulti
 Chakrata
 Rajaji National Park
 Uttarkashi



SUMMER HOLIDAY
PACKAGES 2003
 

 

 


The Kumaon hills are known for their idyllic beauty – mountains silhouetted against the sky, streams rippling through the silence of forests, and placid lakes reflecting the changing panorama of nature. Nainital, a hundred year old hill station, is in a valley around a blue green valley. This is Naini Lake, or abode of the eye-goddess after which the town takes its name. Sail boats skim across its waters, and there are trekking trails, temples, forest groves and an aerial ropeway.. Around Nainital are other smaller resorts. The region is also called the lake district due to a string of closely located lakes. Kausani makes a pretty picture. Ramgarh is known for its apple orchards. Ranikhet is encircled by snowpeaks. In the foothills is Corbett National Park, original Kipling country, where the tiger reigns.

Getting there
By Air : The nearest airport is Pantnagar – 71 km. (Flights not operational at present).
By Rail: The nearest railway station is Kathgodam, 35 km, which is connected by broad gauge track with Delhi and Calcutta ( Howrah). From Lalkuan (60 km ), trains leave for Agra and Lucknow.
In summer from April to July a summer special Shatabdi operates on Fridays and Sundays between Delhi and Kathgodam and back.
The overnight Ranikhet Express from old Delhi railway station is an ideal train to Kathgodam and back.
By Road: The most convenient way of getting to Nainital is by road. The 322 km drive from Delhi is on a well-maintained highway. Lucknow is 401 km and Bareilly 141 km away. Regular bus services operate from these points. There are convenient night bus services from Delhi, Mussoorie and Haridwar. Deluxe, air-conditioned night services from Delhi allow you to travel in comfort.

Important Distances from Delhi: (Kumaon Area)
Dhikala (Corbett National Park) via Moradabad, Kashipur, Ramnagar – 290 km,
Nainital 322 km,
Ranikhet via Kathgodam, Bhowali, Khairna, 361 km
Pithoragarh via Tanakpur – 503 km
Champawat – 452 km.

Important Distances from Nainital

Almora (via) Khairna – 68 km

Corbett National Park – 118 km

Almora (via) Ranikhet – 106 km

Bareilly – 136

Ranikhet 59 km

Dehradun – 360 km

Haridwar – 809 km

Pantnagar – 71 km

Mukteshwar – 53 km

Bhimtal – 22 km

Ramgarh – 25 km

Bhowali – 11 km.



Traffic Rules on Mall Road: During May / June / Oct. heavy vehicles are barred from 8 am. to 11.30 am. And 2.30 p.m. to 10.30 pm. Light vehicles are barred from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. A toll tax of Rs. 25 (till 3 pm) and Rs.50 (After 3 pm) per car has to be paid to enter Mall Road. November - April light vehicles are not allowed from 6 pm to 8 pm.

Cable Car: A cable car ride that takes tourists from the Mall to Snow View and back costs Rs. 50 (adult) / Rs. 35 (child). Tourists can spend as much time as they like on the summit. Timings: 8 am to 5 pm in summer. 10 am to 4 pm in winter.

Tours: If you have only a weekend to spare, take on the three peaks on the first day – China Peak, Tiffin Top and Snow View. If picnicking is your way of fun, Kilbury is a good idea – it is a dense forested area. Spare one day for walking and shopping on the Mall and boating in the lake. Golf is an alternate option for those who play it. If you’d rather have an energizing walk, take the four kilometer quiet and forested route to Land’s End. For children, there are video games on the Mall, pony rides, skating rink and a huge park called Company Garden.

Tours from Nainital:

  • Kausani Tour – (2 days), covering Bhowali, Kainchi temple, Almora, Kausani (Night Halt) and Kalika temple, Golf link, Ranikhet and Haira Khan temple (day 2). For a relaxed itinerary have a 2 nights halt at Kausani
  • Ranikhet Tour – (one day) Covering Bhowali, Kainchi Temple, Ranikhet, Kalika, Golf Link, Haira Khan Temple or Chaubatia Garden and Bhimtal.
  • Lakes Tour – (one day) Covering Bhowali, Ramgarh, Ghorakhal, Bhimtal, Naukuchiatal, Sat Tal and Hanumangarhi Temple.
  • Bhimtal Tour – (Half day) Covering Bhowali, Ghorakhal, Bhimtal, Naukuchiatal and Hanumangarhi.
  • Corbett National Park – 2 days.
  • Binsar – 2 days. Covering Bhowali, Kainchi Temple, Almora, Binsar ( night halt) next day back via Ranikhet.
  • Badrinath – 5 days. Covering Kainchi Temple, Ranikhet, Dwarahat, Adi Badri, Karanprayag, Joshimath, Badrinath ( Night Halt )Return via Gwaldam, Baijnath, Kausani ( Night Halt ) and return to Nainital via Almora.

 


EXCURSIONS
Sat Tal & Bhimtal : At a little distance from Nainital are other lakes Sat Tal, 25 km away, is a complex of seven natural lakes with good angling prospects.
Bhimtal, 23 km away, larger than Naini Lake, has water sports, a beautiful island and restaurant.
Ramgarh, 26 kms from Nainital is well known for its orchards is a peaceful getaway.
Mukteshwar, 52 km, is a celebrated scenic spot overlooking the Himalayan ranges.
Kaladhungi, 35 km, winter home of noted hunter / conservationist Jim Corbett. Situated at the base of the hills, surrounded by sal forests and offers much to the naturalist.

Naina Peak, 261 m, 6 km, approx. 2.5-hr. walk, is the highest point within Nainital and commands a superb view of the Himalayas. You can also drive to Tonnekey on Kilbury Road from where the Peak is approx an hour’s walk.

Kilbury –12 km, 2528 m, motorable. A beautiful picnic spot known for sunset. Himalayan views. Full of flora and fauna. Possibility of wildlife adventure. No restaurant available.

Bhowali, 1706 m. 11 km enroute Ranikhet or Almora, is a major fruit mart and health resort.

Binsar, 2412 m, 96 km. Thick forest and panoramic view of the Himalayas.


Rafting in Kumaon :

River rafting has been introduced in stretches of Kaliganga and Saryu / Ramganga rivers. On Kaliganga, the average grade of the river is class III while on Saryu the average grade is class II with a few class II rapids, ideal for beginners and leisure rafters. On both stretches, the rivers and rafts flow past a kaleidoscopic landscape of terraced hills and villages,distinctive in architecture and culture.
The distinctive in architecture and culture. The operator is KMVN and the trips are completely self-contained – the rafts carry alpine tents, rations and a outdoor cook. Professional rescue kayakers accompany all river runs. KMVN has set up a wireless communication network in the working area and all rafts are equipped with wireless sets. Due to the absence of road communication, the river valley has remained virgin and provides a perfect holiday. Rafting camps are pitched at Pancheshwar, Jhulaghat and Chooka. Pancheshwar is also an angler’s paradise and an international angling competition is held here in March.


Paragliding in Kumaon
A new experience awaits in the Kumaon hills. At Naukuchiatal, 23 km away from Nainital, paragliding has been introduced by Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam. This is a tandem joyride and a trained pilot always flies with the passenger. The passenger does not require any training – the pilot takes control of glider.
The operators have been flying For four years in Manali, Kumaon and other parts of India and offer well – trained pilots. This is the closest you can get to feeling like a bird – the experience is worth it.