Region: Kumaon Himalayas
Duration: 13 Nights 14 Days
Destination covered: Delhi - Kathgodam - Chaukori - Munsyari - Senar Gad Meadows - Dhaldauk - Sudamkhan - Hiramani Glacier - Namik glacier - Sudamkhan - Namik Village - Delhi
Altitude: 4200 m above sea level
Grade: Alpine Trek

Best Time: April to October   

One of the least trekked areas in the Himalayas and yet one the most picturesque. Here you are in the heart of the Himalayan wilderness surrounded by the biggest peaks - Nanda Devi (7848 m), Nanda Kot (6861m), Trishul (7120 m). The trail passes through pristine villages with strong local culture and ancient temples. These villages are rich in heritage from the Indo- Tibetan trade route and particularly the two villages of Gogina and Namik.

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Delhi
You arrive in Delhi by International flight. Our representative would assist you at the airport and to our hotel for check-in and overnight stay.

Day 02: Delhi - Kathgodam (Overnight Train)
After breakfast we will go on a guided tour of Delhi, beginning with sightseeing trip to the Red Fort, Gandhi Memorial at Raj Ghat. Afternoon tour includes drive around India Gate, President's House and visits to Humayun's Tomb, Lotus Temple and Qutub Minar. Later in the evening take the overnight train from Old Delhi railway station to Kathgodam.

Day 03: Kathgodam - Chaukori (2010 m)
Arrive at Kathgodam. Our representative would assist you at the Railway station, after brief rest we will have breakfast and later drive is through the pleasant Kumaon countryside including the Almora Township. Lunch enroute, Our destination Chaukori is famous for the tea gardens and splendid views of the snow covered Himalayas.

Day 04: Chaukori - Munsiyari (2290 m) - Senar Gad meadows
Post breakfast we drive up the fantastic valley leading to Munsiyari with the famous Birthi Water fall and various picturesque villages. The quaint Munsiyari town with the rolling meadows, small town and with spectacular views of the Panchchuli range is considered by many as one of the most beautiful spots in Kumaon.

Day 05: Senar Gad - Dhaldauk
We start our trek with packed lunch for Dhaldauk. This is an easy walk through a rarely trekked route, a popular trail with the shepherds and commands even more picturesque views of the Panchchuli hills. Dinner and overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 06: Dhaldauk - Sudamkhan
We start our trek with packed lunch for Sudamkhan. Various peaks loom up in front as we trek to the meadows of Sudamkhan. Dinner and Overnight in tents on the meadows.

Day 07: Sudamkhan - Hiramani Glacier
Post breakfast we start our trek with packed lunch for Trek up to the edge of the fantastic environs of Hiramani Glacier. Dinner and Overnight on the margins of the glacier.

Day 08: Hiramani Glacier - Namik Glacier  ( 4200 m ) - Sudamkhan
We start our trek with packed lunch upto the Namik glacier in the morning with Nanda kot really close up and return back to Sudamkhan. Dinner and overnight stay at the Camp.

Day 09: Sudamkhan - Namik Village
Post breakfast we start our trek with packed lunch for Namik village. Fairly simple trek down to the Bhotia village. Namik was one of the centers in the region for the Indo-Tibetan trade route.

Day 10: Namik Village - Gogina
We start our trek for Gogina. Gogina is in the heart of Ramganga Valley at the foot of Nanda Kot. There is an overhanging glacier opposite the village. A visit to the Kimu village, one of the most beautiful in Himalayas is possible. Dinner and overnight stay at the Camp.

Day 11: Gogina - Liti
Post breakfast we start our trek with packed lunch for Liti. This is a fairly simple descent down the Ramganga valley to the road head at Liti. Dinner and Overnight stay at the Camp.

Day 12: Liti - Bageshwar - Nainital
Drive back starting early to reach Nainital. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 13: Nainital - Delhi
Time transfer to Kathgodam Railway Station to Catch the Overnight train to Delhi.

Day 14: Delhi
Early morning  Arrivel Delhi and Transfer to Airport tour end