Duration:
12 days
Destination: Delhi - Shivepuri - Rishikesh - Corbett Mukteshwar
- Pancheshwar - Champawat - Tanakpur - Delhi.
Day 1: Delhi / Shivpuri (15 hrs)
Drive to Rishikesh early morning and enroute visit the places of interest
in and around Rishikesh Laxman Jhula and the numerous religious and Yoga
centres. After a drive about 30 km to the rafting camp where you shall
spend the nigh banks of the river Ganges. Overnight Ganga Banks riverside
resort.
Day 2: Rishikesh
Enjoy a morning rafting experience to Rishikesh with lunch enroute. The
entire trip would take about 5 hrs of rafting , of the worlds, best whitewater
with each of the major rapids being given a name. The trip ends at Muni
Ki Reti from where you shall to Haridwar, the river side town which otters
a fusion of cultures a where the Holy Ganga descends to the plains, lazily
meandering horizon. Here in Haridwar, which in English literally means
the "The Do Lord" you shall visit temples and also enjoy evening
prayers offered by priests to the Goddesses. Also visit the famous Transmeditational
Centre the Beatles lived. Overnight Ganga Banks riverside resort.
Day
3. Ganga / Corbett
Early in the morning start your Corbett National Park, an area rich in
natural beauty. Evening at leisure riverside, Tiger Tops Corbett Lodge.
Overnight Corbett.
Day 4: Corbett
Early morning wake up call at dawn and after a quick tea, proceed to the
jungle to catch a glimpse of the abounding mg leopard, hyena, Cheetal,
Sambar and tiger. You shall be accompanied naturalist in Jeep I elephant
back and the driver who himself is an e:is totally at home in the vast
Corbett National Park, covering a total ( miles or 323 sq. km. Evening
bonfire and bar - be - que. Overnight Corbett.
Day 5: Corbett Mukteshwar (2 hrs)
Morning free to explore the river and environs. After breakfast drive
60 km to Nainital, a beautiful and popular hill station. Visit Bhimtal
one of the many tals or "Lakes" in that area. After lunch proceed
to Mukteshwar the temple town about 51 km away. Enroute pass through Bhowali,
the health resort of the area. Upon arrival in Mukteshwar check into the
mountain trail resort. Overnight Mukteshwar.
Day 6: Mukteshwar / Binsar (3 to 4 hrs)
After breakfast visit the many temples and proceed to Jageshwar, a little
town surrounded by deodar forests. This town was favored by the Chand
rajas who built a multitude of temples here. The cluster at Jageshwar
consists of 164 temples built over different periods by successive rulers.
The richly carved and ornamented temples are an archeological treasure.
A small pond, known as the "Bhrama Kund" is considered to be
holy and pilgrims have a ritual bath here before entering the temples.
Proceed to Binsar, one of the most scenic spots around Almora. At 2500
m, it offers an excellent view of the surrounding mountains. Upon arrival
into Binsar check into mountain resort. Overnight Binsar.
Day
7: Binsar / Pancheshwar
Drive to Pancheshwar and set out to camp on the banks of the Maha Kali
river. the holy river of the kingdom 0 Nepal and river Sarda meet here.
There is a beautiful temple on the opposite side of the confluence and
myth has it that there is a temple on the bed of the confluence. No one
is allowed to fish at that side of the confluence Evening bonfire. Overnight
camp and chota peg I perhaps a catchy fish bar - be - cue
Day 8: Pancheshwar
The town of Pancheshwar is well known through the district for its ability
to throw up huge Mahaseer, the Salmon of the Indian rivers. The Golden
Mahaseer is the prize fish in the northern parts of India an( a good catch
may measure in at more than 30 lbs. Start your day at dawn and fish the
waters till breakfast. Full day at leisure, with an optional walk to the
temple on the other side. Riverside bonfire and bar-be~ue. Overnight camp.
Day 9: Pancheshwar / Abbot Mount
Drive to Champawat 1 65 km I lying at the centre of the wide wooded valley,
the first capital of the Chand rulers, is probably the most important
centre of Pithoragarh district. The surroundings of the town are virtually
littered with beautiful wooden temples The Baleshwar and Ratneshwar temple
complexes are some of the fines examples of the Chand dynasty's patronage.
The exquisitely carved temples containing some erotic figures, lie in
various stages of preservation in the valley. Other remnants of the Chand
legacy are the ruins of the fort and the Naganath temple. Visit these
temples and overnight stay at the tourist rest house failing which at
camp.
Day
10: Champat / Tanakpur
Drive further down the river and set up camp near the small border town
of Tanakpur, on the banks of the Sarda (5 hrs). Rest of the day at leisure
to explore the forests or enjoy nature treks walks. Overnight camp.
Day 11: Tanakpur
This stretch of the river does offer a bit of fishing especially at Bhramkund
and one can relax on the vast beaches and swim in the pleasant waters,
In the afternoon make a short trip to a temple located on the hills side.Walk
along the jungle trails and return to camp for overnight.
Day 12. Tanakpur / Delhi
In the morning drive to Delhi 16 - 7 hrs).