Haldwani Trip Overview
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.
Additional Info
Duration: 6 days
Starts: Haldwani, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Haldwani, Uttarakhand, India
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.
Itinerary
Day 1: Kathgodam to Bageshwar – A 160 km drive to the historical town of Bageshwar situated on the banks of the Sarju river
Stop At: Kasar Devi Temple, Binsar Rd Kasardevi, Almora 263601 India
Pick up from kathgodam station at 12 pm ( shatabadi runs daily from delhi to kathgodam at 6:20 a.m and reaches kathgodam at 11:35 am ) , lunch enroute at kasardevi ( famous for its hippie culture in the 70’s ) and blessed with beautiful cafes . Reach bageshwar by late evening and check in to a hotel. Bageshwar is situated on the confluence of sarju and gomti rivers and is famous for its ancient shiva temples.
Dinner and overnight at bageshwar !
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bageshwar, Bageshwar, Bageshwar District, Uttarakhand
Visit the Ancient temples of Shiva at the confluence of Gomti and Sarju rivers
Duration: 16 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at the best hotel in Bageshwar
Day 2: Bageshwar to Khati Via kharkiya
Stop At: Khati, Uttarakhand 263679, India
Post breakfast, we embark on a 3 hour drive to the roadhead at kharkiya , followed by a 5km trek through rhododendron and oak forests to the village of Khati!
It’s a scenic drive once we cross kapkote , and enter the high and vertical middle Himalayas , climbing up to the top of a mountain pass at Vinayak , at a height of around 2700m asl, to descend on to the Pindar valley . From here on we start to get magnificent views of the maiktoli , panwali dwar and nanda devi mountains . After about a 3 hours drive, we reach kharkiya , a small village , with a couple of dhabas lined up at either side of the road end . We break for a cup of tea, and start our easy 5km(1.5 hr) trek through to khati village . Check in to a basic guest house , followed by lunch , and an optional walk to the nearby stream for some bird watching ! Evening tea/snacks and interesting talks over bonfire !
Dinner and overnight at guest house !
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Basic Homestay in Khati
Day 3: Khati – Bajling dhar (hike)
Stop At: Khati, Uttarakhand 263679, India
Get up early morning to enjoy the sunrise over the peaks of maiktoli (subject to clear weather), Early breakfast, as we start our 4-5 km trek to the high altitude meadow of Bajling dhar, a steep ascent from the village of Khati to the top of the mountain peak to our right ! Carry enough water in your back packs , as this will be a 2-3 hour climb to the top of the mountain. , The trail passes through the local school , as we leave the village of khati and enter the forest of rhododendron, oak and deodhar , crossing a couple of streams on the way . Hoping to spot some high altitude birds enroute and once at the meadow, we hope to get a glimpse of the Monal , the colorful state bird of Uttarakhand ! Magnificent views of the greater himalayas late evenings as we camp at the meadow for the night in tents.
Stories and discussions over bonfire and dinner
Overnight in tents at Bajling dhar
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in tents at the meadow
Day 4: Bajling dhar to Khati
Stop At: Khati, Uttarakhand 263679, India
Post breakfast, we descend back to khati village by noon. Post Lunch we take a walk through the village, understanding the local customs, traditions an lifestyle of the people living in these remote parts, we delve deeper into the lives of the locals, of what they grow, how they build their homes to keep them warm during harsh winters, and talk to them about their journeys to the glaciers , where they stay in for months , collecting “keedajadi” a caterpillar used in Chinese medicine and fetches a very high price in the market.
Back to the guest house for evening tea and snacks,
Dinner and overnight at Khati.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at homestay in Khati
Day 5: Khati – Kausani
Stop At: Kausani, Kausani, Bageshwar District, Uttarakhand
Today is the last day of our tour in Khati , so we get up early and trek a kilometer to the neighboring village of Dau and Jaikhuni , great places for some high altitude birds. Engage in some early morning bird watching, visit a couple of local houses and head back to khati village for breakfast !
Post a heavy breakfast, we pack our bags to start our 1.5 hour trek back to kharkiya followed by a 5 hour drive to Kausani and check in to a hotel . kausani is a perfect place for a 180 degree view of the greater Himalayas , enjoy the sunset over the towering peaks( subject to clear weather) ,
Dinner and overnight in Kausani !
Duration: 18 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a hotel in Kausani
Day 6: Kausani – Kathgodam
Stop At: Kausani, Kausani, Bageshwar District, Uttarakhand
Witness the early morning sunrise and a majestic view of the Himalayan range and post breakfast, we make our way back to kathgodam( 5-6 hour drive ) for onwards journey ( 3:35 pm shatabadi takes you back to delhi )
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.
