Location: Almora
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Top 6 Tours in Almora, Uttarakhand
Almora Hindustani pronunciation: [əlmoːɽaː] is a municipal board and a cantonment town in the Almora district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is the administrative headquarters of Almora district. Almora is located on a ridge at the southern edge of the Kumaon Hills of the Himalaya range, at a distance of 365 km from the national capital New Delhi and 415 km from the state capital Dehradun. According to the provisional results of the 2011 national census of India, Almora has a population of 35,513. Nestled within higher peaks of the Himalaya, Almora enjoys a year-round mild temperate climate.
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1. Binsar Sanctuary Walking Holiday
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
This walking holiday in Binsar wildlife sanctuary in Kumaon in Uttarakhand, India is a great option for those looking for an easy trek in the Himalayas. While it is a simple one that any reasonably-fit person can undertake, it lets one sample a slice of local culture (village life, places of archaelogical importance etc.) and learn about the flora and fauna of the lower Himalayas besides enjoying breathtaking views of snow-clad mountains.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, Transportation of personal luggage, Porter charges for personal luggage, Guide charges
Exclusions: Personal expenses - room service, bottled water etc., Tips
Reviewed By Remmya0102
December is always holiday time with most of the MNCs at Bangalore shutting down ensuring that you take proper breaks and rejuvenate yourself. My vacation planning this time was a last-minute affair. Thanks to Shyam and @Outdoers.in who made the trip possible. I got introduced with Shyam while I was browsing through some reviews on trip advisor and the name “Meghalaya -A walk in the Clouds” struck my eyes ..Few calls to Shyam and our 9 days itinerary was made . I didn’t even google the places in the itinerary. This was our first visit to that part of India???? too. So, we -3 Musketeers’ stuffed all our winter clothes (the temperature can go low as 6 ◦ C at some places) and if you are travelling from Bangalore (18-20 degrees) this temp will be super cold for you in the first few days till your body get adjusted. At airport we were welcomed by our Guide (Pankaj from Outdoers team and Nayan...ji the driver. They both were great company for us for the next 9 days. A true “Atithidevo Bhav “experience. When you drive from Guwahati through Shillong few things which will catch your eyes are clean roads, waste bins every nook and corner, even u see them on village roads and Maruthi cars (800 and Alto) black for taxies and mostly white for private care everywhere. I guess the people there are obsessed with Maruti brand and small cars …by the way their cars are super clean too???? 1.Our first stop was Langkawet – “The Retreat “welcomed us. It’s a remote resort tucked inside the Langkawet village with beautiful farms around. The misty morning walks on the small village roads is a real pleasure and truly mesmerizing experience. Another amazing thing about this place is the homemade hot hot food by Victor (the owner) and his team. We also tasted some amazing non veg local cuisines. I learned a non veg Sesame recipe and tried that at home too. Only thing you need to watch out in this place is the temperature .... for us it was 7 to 9 degrees. Next few days trekked to Shnongpdeng and the blissful Umgnot river. This is a very beautiful clear river and you would be able to see stones underneath. The water is so pure and clean. There is a bamboo bridge which helps you cross to the other side. Throughout the trip we tried local cuisines from hotels, the local guides also helped us in eating/ trying some amazing delicacies. Trekked to Shilliang .to see the few " Living root bridges". 2.Shora – “Cherrapunjee” this is how it is branded outside (this is the second rainiest place on earth) 3. Trekked to Nohkahlikai falls, here we were exposed to the wonders of dense subtropical forest as you negotiate the steep trails of Nohkahilikai falls (we had a great local guide " Baan" " he is a certified mountaineer himself, great trek and Amazing view from the water fall top 4. Mawlongbna - The place we stayed inTraveller's Nest this is run by the villages and the youngsters of the village volunteer and take turns to look after the place and the travelers. A very well-kept place. More treks followed to Split Rock – this is a spectacular and beautiful creation, is as high as a 4 storied building. We climbed down by ladder and walked through the narrow passage, these passages get filled with water during monsoon, making this site a wonderful place of river canyoning. Explored some amazing rock formations and ancient fossils. Explored a Cave (pitch dark inside) we had head lamps and torches with us, walked inside for almost 1.5 kms. the entire cave length was 3 Kms…To add on the suspense our guide after (1.5 kms) asked us to switch off lights and feel the silence. At that moment even though the silence was enchanting, I was reminded of English movies were a creature would come out of water and swallowed you ☹ …. Jokes apart …the experience of Cave dwelling was amazing Next, we came back to Shillong city and enjoy some local shopping at " Police Bazaar". We stayed at “Aerodene cottage” (Aerodene in fact is a truly hidden gem in a quiet lane in Dhankheti locality). They have very beautiful garden where you can enjoy your morning sun shine The neighboring state Assam greeted us the next, visited the Pobitra wildlife Sanctuary, it’s on the southern bank of the mighty Brahmaputra in Morigaon district in Assam. The boat ride on the river and the sunset view is truly an eye catcher. Pobitra has the highest density of Rhino population in the world. Eco resort run by Champak (he is a conservationist of wild animals) was a great get away for us. With the early morning Elephant ride, we sighted plenty of Rhinos and wild bisons. The cold mornings at Mayong (Mayong has a Mahabharata angle. it’s believed that Ghatotkacha’s clan used to live here and the village is known for its magical powers in olden times, it said that even today every family in this village knows some magic) The last stop was Guwahati …it was more of street food time now with the help of our Driver Nayan- he is a self-made man who came to Guwahati at the age of 11, he knows in all the locations in North east and is reliable than your travel review pages and google maps Over all an amazing holiday to a beautiful place and very warm people. Thank you Shyam and Outdoers for making this possible for us.
2. Himalayan village walk to Khati Uttarakhand
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 4 reviews
Highlights Interaction with the locals and learning how they sustain themselves under extreme conditions in the winter months, what they grow and what they consume . Also, learning about their local festivals, dances and cultural and religious events. Birding throughout the duration of the tour specially in and around dau and bajling dhar . places very rich in birdlife and some rare Himalayan birds . Camping at the high altitude of Bajling dhar ,a high altitude meadow which can be reached via a trek of 4 kms from Khati. The views of the greater himalayas and himalayan peaks like Trishul, nanda devi, Maiktoli etc. are fascinating from this place. Mingling with Harak singh and family , the ever-hospitable owners of our homestay through lengthy and fun filled talks over bonfire and meals . Walk to the nearby villages of Dau and Jaikhuni which provide with you with a great view of the Sunderdunga and Pindar glacier, these two villages are also very rich in bird density.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Private transportation
Exclusions: Mineral water, conveyance charges to Kathgodam and back , tips, insurance
Reviewed By NewtonKhaira
The trip was meticulously planned and executed to perfection to suite our requirements of birding. Icing on the cake was birding while it was snowing. Our guide knew all the happening birding hotspots and the bird species and that was a great help. I was able to see some very exotic species that I had hoped for and some more. Got nice pics too. The tour operator even accommodated our last minute request to add a stop during the return leg. Perfect trip. I have already done 3 trips with this organisation and plan to do more. Just waiting for the pandemic to be over.
3. Mahavtar Babaji Cave Tour - The Birthplace of Kriya Yoga in the Himalayas
You visit the three most sacred place during the Mahavtar Babaji Cave; 1- Shri Badrinath Temple in the Himalaya 2- Mahavtar Babaji Cave 3- Baba Neem Karoli Ashram 4 Rishikesh
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Private transportation, 1 Water bottle per person per day, WiFi on board
Exclusions: Yoga Mat, Camera , meditation equipments, trekking stick, etc., Personal nature expenses such as tips, etc.
Reviewed By sparshb123
Superb experience right from the booking process to the actual day of the tour. The team was highly professional. Om Prakash, my tour guide was very patient with all the questions I threw at him and his knowledge of the history of the ashram was incredible. He went out of his way to make my visit a very comfortable and enjoyable one. WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO ALL
4. Brahmatal trek (Roopkund base camp)
Brahmatal trek is one of the rare gems of outdoor adventure in India. It is one challenging yet doable winter trek which in itself, it is unique. Trekking in the snowy realms of Himalayas in the months of December, Jan, Feb and March is certainly surreal and an outlandish experience for nature enthusiasts. Snow lovers just can’t say no to this one! Nestled in the picturesque hills of Uttarakhand this trek gives one an opportunity to experience wilderness at its rawest and best. The trek is varied in terms of terrain yet is fairly easy for beginners and lesser experienced trekkers. One gets to traverse in snow laden dense rhododendron and oak forests amidst mineral rich mountain streams and walk across wildflowers that create a carpet like formation. Nothing less than an animated Disney movie!
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: offloading of backpack, any other charges which are not included
Reviewed By ChandelNitin
My experience with them was of very good quality. They provided me the best of deals at an affordable price and all things covered in it!. Really liked the event planner and organizer of the team.
5. Van Serai, Jageshwar
The Hindu pilgrimage town of Jageshwar sits, as though frozen in time, perched at an altitude of 6135 feet. Believed to be the abode of one of the twelve ‘Jyotirlingas’, it is one of the most important religious places for Hindus in Kumaon. Legend has it that Lord Shiva would come down from his abode and meditate here, surrounded by the thick Deodar forest. A gruelling six years in the making, Van Sarai has truly been a labour of love. Attention to every detail has resulted in a unique stay option that has ensured the lodge fits into the local surroundings seamlessly. The architectural inspiration of Van Sarai comes from the traditional Kumaoni style of construction. All the rooms and common areas have been designed keeping in tune with the local architectural feel. Big verandas in the front and back have been specially created to let the guests enjoy the greenery and make the most of the warm sunshine bathing the lodge.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions: Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages, Anything not mentioned in inclusions
6. Snow View Ranikhet
Snow View - Ranikhet is a hotel located 90 km from Kathgodam railway station in Uttarakhand. Tastefully furnished hotel has 10 deluxe rooms with en suite facilities. Surrounded by lovely forest the hotel is a great stopover for tourists and holiday makers. Near the Ranikhet Golf course, this is an ideal relaxing getaway for families and nature lovers. With resplendent forest, this place is excellent for birding, nature treks & wildlife viewing. It is easily accessible from Delhi, Kathgodam & Nainital.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions: Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages, Anything not mentioned in inclusions
