around, it is one of the best camping sites in Garhwal.
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Distance
177 kms( Drive)
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Accommodation
: Camping
Day 05: Chopta
Tungnath (3000 m) Chandrashilla Peak
( 3679 m) Chopta:Tungnath is one of the Five Kedars built by the
Pandavas as a mark of their gratitude to Lord Shiva. From here one can
view the Nanda Devi, Neelkanth, Bandarpoonch,
Kedarnath, Panchchuli and Dunagiri peaks. The onward trek to Chandrashilla
Peak is abundant with rich flora and fauna, with one passing through many
a grassy slope.
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Distance 10 kms
(Trek)
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Accommodation
Camping)
Day 06: Chopta
Gwaldam (1960 m): Gwaldam is a quaint Himalayan town surrounded by
fruit orchards. It offers a magnificent view of Nandaghunti, Trishul and
Nanda Devi peaks.
Day 07 : Gwaldam
Chaukori (2010 m): Chaukori, in the heart of the Pithoragarh district,
is a picturesque town bordering the Jim Corbett National Park. Though, its
claim to fame is the breathtaking sunsets which it offers, it also offers
a magnificent view of the Panchchuli peaks. The oak and rhodedendron trees
exude a quaint charm, which only adds to the beauty of Chaukori.
Day
8: Chaukori
Binsar (2412 m): Binsar is one of the most scenic spots in the
Kumaon Himalayas. It is surrounded by forests and is home to many species
of wild flowers. It offers a magnificent view of the Himalayas including
the Chaukhamba, Trishul, Nanda Devi and Panchchuli peaks. The surrounding
forests of rhododendron and oak are a trekkers and nature lovers
paradise.
Day 9:
Binsar Ranikhet (1829 m): Ranikhet
was a hill station for the British troops. It offers an awe- inspiring
view of the Himalayas. It is also famous for the Kumaon Regimental Centre
Museum and Memorial, which are situated among dense forests.
Day 10: Ranikhet
- Delhi :Visit the famous Kumaon Regimental Centre
Museum and Memorial amongst others. Feel one with Nature among the dense
forests and admire the scenic beauty. For the golf enthusiast, the greens
at Ranikhet would prove an irresistible attraction, 30 kms from Ranikhet
is situated a scenic spot called Sitalakhet. The surrounding forests are
abound in fruit trees and herbal plants used in medicines.
Day
11 :
Departure Delhi
In time transfer to the Airport for
International flight.
Total Distance: Drive
815 kms
Trek - 10
kms
Maximum Alitude:
3679 m
Weather : Summer
Max 25-30 C
Min 8 10 C
Winter -
Max 20-25 C
Min 1-5 C
Clothing :
Heavy woolens for the evenings and light clothing during daytime. Good
trekking
boots
and a light raincoat are essential.