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10 Days Kumaon Himalayas Cycling Tour

As we will be cycling through the flat valleys filled with rivers, lakes, and forests. Our journey begins by taking the blessings of Lord Baijnath in Bageshwar. All along the route, we will pass through forests that have ancient Lord Shiva temples. Some of them even being 4000 to 5000 years old. Passing through the age-old trees we will let the magnificent Himalayas show themselves to us in all it’s glory. Upon reaching Kausani, you will be treated to panoramic views of the Himalayas. The views stay constant as we move ahead in the high Himalayas .We will also pass through a few heritage sights in Ranikhet where you’ll hear stories of triumphs of the kings who ruled here from the locals. Coming to our stays, it will be in guesthouses, camps and farm stays to give you the best possible local experience

Day 1: Delhi - Sat Tal Approx 282 Kms ( Drive)

Arrive late afternoon and hot lunch is served after the welcome drinks. Post lunch at Leisure. Evening, introduction by the professionals in the field of mountain bicycling. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 2 : Bageshwar - Baijnath (23 Kms)

Bageshwar 1965 M. - 30 Km from Almora has a dense cover of Deodar trees (a vanishing species of Himalayas Flora). This is one of the oldest Jungles with some trees as old as 300 Yr. old. This is a fairly even stretch along the Gomati River. Baijnath is famous for a group of ancient temples and the Shakti temples of Kot (Lord Shiva-The Destroyer) are ten Km away. The forests are interspersed with ancient Shiva temples, unrivalled for its location. Overnight camp at the riverside.

Day 3 : Baijnath - Kausani (17 Kms)

A fairly uphill track to Kausani, with panoramic views of the Himalayan peaks, seen from the wide green valley of Katyiar. Kausani is 40 Kms from Almora with a 350 Kms stretch view of the High Himalayas. Overnight in the Camp.

Day 4 : Kausani - Someshwar (12 Kms / Binta 15 Kms)

Kausani to Someshwar is all down hill to the tiny hamlet of Binta in the middle of the Valley. Over night in the Guesthouse.

Day 5 : Binta - Ranikhet (23 Kms)

The last bit of the day is a steep track, leading to Ranikhet (the Queens Garden). In yesteryears her highness was so impressed with the sight that she declared this little town as her own. A small cantonment area garrisoned with the Kumaon Regimental centre with their history of Valour Triumphs, Ranikhet is also famous for the Botanical gardens of Chaubatia and the fruit orchards, the Hariakhan and the Kalika Temple. Overnight in the Holms Heritage Farm.

Day 6: Ranikhet - Bhatrajkhan (28 Kms)

A down hill track takes you through various villages to Bhatrajkhan, enroute to Corbett national park. Overnight in the camps.

Day 7: Bhatrajkhan - Garija (63 Kms)

Freewheel down the wilderness of the Corbett National Park along the Kosi River. Overnight in the Jungle resort Corbett park.

Day 8 : Corbett - Kotabag (23 kms)

In Corbett an early morning elephant safari into the forest, post breakfast cycle to Kotabagh through the dense jungles, Kotabagh is the small village on the foothills of Nainital. Overnight in the jungle resort.

Day 9 : Kotabag - Kaladungi (15 Kms)

A small village which has the Corbett museum and the house, once residence of Lt Col. Jim Corbett. Overnight in the farm house.

Day 10 : Kaladungi - Chorgalia (30 Kms)

Through the gujjar villages situated amidst the thick Jungles, once the reign of the Famous Dacoit Sultana, giving the place its name. Leave for Delhi after late lunch by coach.

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