Cultural Tourism in Kumaon
Explore the richness of different cultures through sustainable travel! As a responsible tourism company, we believe in promoting Cultural Tourism that respects local traditions and contributes to the preservation of heritage sites. Join us on an authentic journey to discover untold stories, unique art, and vibrant traditions along with local food, meeting local people and experience authentic rural and cultural tourism.
Day 1
Pickup from Haldwani/New Delhi and drive to Peora via Neem Karoli Baba Ashram, Kainchi Dham
(Peora is a hamlet surrounded by pine and oak trees and must visit place for bird watchers, nature lovers, landscape photographers, calmness and serenity seekers, star gazers, etc.)
Check in at Peora Homestay via Nem Karoli Baba Ashram visit
Village Walk/Walk through the Historical Trail from British Era amidst Pine and Oak Trees occasionally with Plum Trees and other Berries
Evening Drive to Mukteshwar via IVRI Jungle Route (Don’t Forget to take a local Guide along with. Driving alone could be Risky)
Evening Snacks followed by Dinner
Overnight at Peora
Day 2
Breakfast
Visit Aarohi and Kakrighat & Kalpishwar Temple
(Aarohi is a local NGO that work in women empowerment in the nearby villages. Local women from nearby villages make jam, jelly, pickles, etc. Aarohi also run a school and a hospital. Kakrighat is the place where it is believed Swami Vivekananda first saw the eternal truth while meditating. Kalpeshwar Mahadev Temple is also having its own mythological and mystical tales)
Visit Himadri Handlooms
(Handloom Handcrafted by women weavers of Kumaon Vibrant colours. A symbol of courage and enterprise by the rural women of the Himalayas.)
Visit to Katarmal Sun Temple
(Katarmal is known for a relatively rare Surya temple, constructed by the Katyuri Kings in the 9th century CE,
Evening Snacks followed by Dinner
Overnight at Peora
THINGS TO TRY
Try hands on loom
Sunset from Vriddha Jageshwar
Day 3
Check out early after breakfast and we are travel towards Kaladhungi via Mukteshwar [Around 3 hour drive | 95 kms]
(This village was established by Jim Corbett himself. He settled around 40 families that time and when he moved to South Africa he distributed the land to the families and at present descendants of them are residing and engaged in various activities like farming, jungle guides, jungle restoration and preservation activities.)
Check in at Kaladhungi Homestay
Lunch
(Home cooked Kumaoni veg lunch by village women)
Fresh up
Trek to North India’s First Iron Oar Foundry (if time permit)
Enjoy the Sunset from the Farms/Jungle Trail
Evening Cultural Program
Evening Snacks followed by Dinner
(Home cooked Kumaoni veg dinner by village women. For Non Veg please contact our team in advance)
Overnight at Kaladhungi
Day 4
Jungle Trek to Boar River
Breakfast
Village Heritage Walk and Engage into Various Activities
(the VilloTale Guide will take you through the village and share lots of stories about Jim Corbett and their own experiences during the walk and will engage you in the village activities like tractor drive/ride, ploughing*, fruit plucking, farm visit, poultry visit, mustard oil factory visit, chakki pisna, fodder shredder and so on….**)
Visit Corbett Museum
(Sir Jim Corbett used to stay in this place with his sister Mary till he left for South Africa. This place is a must visit for Corbett Lovers.)
Lunch
Check Out and Drive Back
THINGS TO TRY
visit Corbett Waterfalls while Driving Back
INCLUSIONS
Stay in homestays on double sharing
Meals (3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Evening Snacks and 3 Dinners)
Transportation in sharing basis , Ex Delhi
Sightseeing / Activities
Meals en-route
GST
EXCLUSIONS
Any Entry Charge, Permit, etc.
Any Meals which is not mentioned in the Inclusions
Any personal expenses
Anything that is not mentioned in the Inclusions
NOTE: Images shown are of certain homestays, Booking on those homestays are subject to availability on the travel dates. However before booking, you will be provided with the pics of homestays based out of availability and booking as per your discretion only.
*Note: Itinerary can be changed as per the season and availability.
Day 1
Early Morning Pickup from Delhi and Drive to Kaladhungi, near Corbett Area [Around 5 hrs drive from Delhi (260kms)](This village was established by Jim Corbett himself. He settled around 40 families that time and when he moved to South Africa he distributed the land to the families and at present descendants of them are residing and engaged in various activities like farming, jungle guides, jungle restoration and preservation activities.)
Check in at Kaladhungi Homestay. Get fresh and ready for lunch made by the local village women.
Lunch
Hiking on the Offbeat trail to Asia’s first Iron foundry
Visit Corbett Museum (Sir Jim Corbett used to stay in this place with his sister Mary till he left for South Africa. This place is a must visit for Corbett Lovers.)
Kumaoni folk Dance Presentation by village women
Evening Snacks followed by Dinner
(Home cooked Kumaoni veg dinner by village women. For Non-Veg please contact our team in advance)
Overnight at Kaladhungi
Day 2
Bird Watching & Bird Identifying Walk
Breakfast
Check out and Drive to Peora. [Around 4 hrs drive from Kaladhungi approx. 100 kms] (Peora is a hamlet surrounded by pine and oak trees and must visit place for bird watchers, nature lovers, landscape photographers, calmness and serenity seekers, star gazers etc..)
Visit Neem Karoli Baba en-route [optional]
Check in at Peora Boutique Stay
Evening gup-shup and relaxed activities [Star Gazing/Hiking in the Historical Trails/Village Walk]
Evening Bonfire with Snacks followed by Dinner
Overnight Stay at Peora
*The Evening Activities depending on Timing, Weather Condition and/or other circumstantial circumstances.
Day 3
Yoga Session
Breakfast
Visit Aarohi and Engage into understanding the work Aarohi doing in sectors like healthcare, livelihood generatoin, education, etc. (a local NGO which work on Education, Healthcare and Local Livelihood. Would visit their Soap Manufacturing Unit and Hospital and have a chit-chat with their Management)
Lunch
Visit Kapileshwar Temple OR Village Walk
Evening Story Telling Session along with Singing and Dancing Session among the fellow Travelers
Evening Bonfire with Snacks followed by Dinner
Overnight Stay at Peora
Day 4
Spiritual/Yoga Session
Breakfast
Temple tours – Jageshwar dham, Kasar Devi, Katarmal sun temple
Lunch
Local temple tours to continue , followed by return to Peora stay by evening
Evening Snacks followed by Dinner
Overnight Stay at Peora
Day 5
Bird Watching Walk
Breakfast
Check Out from Peora and Drive to Kaladhungi Via Mukteshwar (Can do adventure activities in Mukteshwar apart from Visit to Mukteshwar Mahadev Temple and Chauli ki Jali visit) Lunch en-route
Check in at Kaladhungi/Corbett (homestay/resort)
Evening Snacks followed by Dinner
Overnight Stay at Corbett/Kaladhungi
Day 6
Offbeat Bore Canal Trek
Breakfast
Heritage Village Walk & Lifestyle Activities with Immersive Experiences
Lunch
Check Out from Kaladhungi/Corbett (homestay/resort)
Drive back with sweet memories
IDEAL FOR
Corporate
Senior Citizens
All Women
Families
THINGS TO TRY
visit Corbett Waterfalls while Driving Back
INCLUSIONS
Stay in homestays on double sharing
Meals (3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Evening Snacks and 3 Dinners)
Transportation in sharing basis , Ex Delhi
Sightseeing / Activities
Meals en-route
GST
EXCLUSIONS
Any Entry Charge, Permit, etc.
Any Meals which is not mentioned in the Inclusions
Any personal expenses
Anything that is not mentioned in the Inclusions
NOTE: Images shown are of certain homestays, Booking on those homestays are subject to availability on the travel dates. However before booking, you will be provided with the pics of homestays based out of availability and booking as per your discretion only.
*Note: Itinerary can be changed as per the season and availability.
