A Walk Through The Himalayan Foothills
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A Walk through Himalayan Foothills
Itinerary
Fly to Delhi
(N)
Meal Basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Delhi
Arrive in Delhi and transfer to the Maidens Hotel for 1 night. (N)
To Kathgodam
Take the train to Kathgodam and stay overnight at Itmenaan Estate, set in a peaceful rural setting in the Kumaon Himalayas. The 10-acre resort includes virgin pine, oak and rhododendron trees; terraced fields laden with seasonal fruits and vegetables and a small private natural spring. (B, L, D)
Village treks
Trek from your accommodation through charming picturesque villages including Almora, Thikalna and Ganghet, staying each night in a local village house. Treks are gentle and you are likely to pass many rhododendron and pine forests and see people going about their daily routines (B, L, D)
Village treks
A second day of trekking through the scenic countryside around Kathogodam. (B,L,D)
Kathgodam
Today’s hike is moderate and around 4-5 in duration, passing by the temple of Jhankarsem, many local villages, terraced fields and old Kumaoni houses. You will be served a picnic lunch before heading back to the Itmenaan Estate for an overnight stay. (B, L, D)
Corbett
Drive to Corbett National Park for 2 nights at the Riverview Retreat. Corbett is one of India’s last expanses of Himalayan wilderness and the country’s first wildlife reserve. It is spread across the foothills of Kumaon provides a haven for many species of wildlife. (B, L, D)
Corbett
Spend the day wildlife viewing. Although famous for tigers, Corbett is also home to large elephant herds, marsh crocodiles, wild boar and deer, whilst the birdlife includes pied kingfishers, crested serpent eagles and the Himalayan grey-headed fish eagle. (B, L, D)
Haridwar
Drive to Haridwar to join the throngs on the riverbanks for the evening Aarti ceremony. According to Hindu mythology, Haridwar is the holiest of all places and the ceremony is led by priests at sunset whilst flaming torches light the sky. Overnight at the Ganga Lahari. (B)
Delhi
Take the morning train to Delhi and stay overnight at the Maidens Hotel. (B)
Fly to London
(B)
Meal Basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
The Cox & Kings signature experiences
- Visit Delhi's magnificent Red Fort and Jama Masjid mosque
- Travel by train
- 3 day trek through the Himalayan foothills
- Day at leisure at a hill station
- Go tiger-spotting in Corbett National Park
What's included
- International flights (and domestic flights if applicable)
- UK departure and overseas airport taxes
- Accommodation, itinerary & meal basis as described
- Local Transfers in a private chauffeur-driven vehicle
- The support (if required) of an English speaking local representative
- Local guides and entrance fees where applicable
Important information
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