Delhi - Sattal - Baijnath - Kausani -
Someshwar - Ranikhet - Bhatrajkhan - Corbett - Kotabagh -
Kaladungi - Delhi
Canter Tours welcomes you to explore the gentle Himalayas of
the Kumaon region must be one of the most picturesque in the
country, with giant terrace fields straddling the green
mountains. The bicycling track is through flat valleys in the
Almora district of the Kumaon Himalayas. The open valleys are
scattered with little rivers, villages and small town. The
Journey begins at Bageshwar an important religious centre famous
for the temple of Lord Baijnath; this is a part of Binsar wild
life sanctuary. A dense cover of Oak forests, which abounds in
wild life, commonly seen are leopards, barking deer and wild
boar. Breathtaking views of snow covered peaks dominate the far
Canter.
Day 1 : Arrive Delhi
On arrival at the airport you will be met by the Canter Tours representative and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at Delhi
Day 2 : Delhi - Sattal
In the morning after breakfast drive to Sattal. Arrive late afternoon and hot lunch is served after the welcome drinks. Post lunch at Leisure. Evening, introduction by the professionals in the field of mountain bicycling. Overnight at Sattal
Day 3 : Sattal - Baijnath
In the morning after breakfast bike to Baijnath famous for a group of ancient temples and the Shakti temples of Kot (Lord Shiva-The Destroyer) is ten Km away. The forests are interspersed with ancient Shiva temples, unrivalled for its location. Overnight at Baijnath
Day 4 : Baijnath - Kausani
In the morning after breakfast bike a fairly uphill track to Kausani, with panoramic views of the Himalayan peaks, seen from the wide green valley of Katyiar. Kausani is 40 Kms from Almora with a 350 Kms stretch view of the High Himalayas. Overnight at Kausani
Day 5 : Kausani - Someshwar
In the morning after breakfast bike to Someshwar all down hill to the tiny hamlet of Binta in the middle of the Valley. Overnight at Someshwar
Day 6 : Someshwar - Ranikhet
In the morning after breakfast bike the last bit of the day through a steep track, leading to Ranikhet (the Queens Garden). In yesteryears her highness was so impressed with the sight that she declared this little town as her own. A small cantonment area garrisoned with the Kumaon Regimental centre with their history of Valour Triumphs, Ranikhet is also famous for the Botanical gardens of Chaubatia and the fruit orchards, the Hariakhan and the Kalika Temple. Overnight at Ranikhet
Day 7 : Ranikhet - Bhatrajkhan
In the morning after breakfast bike down hill that takes you through various villages to Bhatrajkhan, enroute to Corbett National Park. Overnight at Bhatrjkhan
Day 8 : Bhatrajkhan - Corbett
In the morning after breakfast bike freewheel down the wilderness of the Corbett National Park along the Kosi river. Overnight at Corbett
Day 9 : Corbett - Kotabagh
In Corbett an early morning elephant safari into the forest, post breakfast cycle to Kotabagh through the dense jungles, Kotabagh is the small village on the foothills of Nainital. Overnight at Kotbagh
Day 10 : Kotabagh - Kaladungi
A small village which has the Corbett museum and the house, once residence of Lt Col. Jim Corbett. Over night at Kaladungi
Day 11 : Kaladungi - Delhi
In the morning after breakfast drive to Delhi International airport for your flight back home.
Day 1 : Arrive Delhi
On arrival at the airport you will be met by the Canter Tours representative and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at Delhi
Day 2 : Delhi - Sattal
In the morning after breakfast drive to Sattal. Arrive late afternoon and hot lunch is served after the welcome drinks. Post lunch at Leisure. Evening, introduction by the professionals in the field of mountain bicycling. Overnight at Sattal
Day 3 : Sattal - Baijnath
In the morning after breakfast bike to Baijnath famous for a group of ancient temples and the Shakti temples of Kot (Lord Shiva-The Destroyer) is ten Km away. The forests are interspersed with ancient Shiva temples, unrivalled for its location. Overnight at Baijnath
Day 4 : Baijnath - Kausani
In the morning after breakfast bike a fairly uphill track to Kausani, with panoramic views of the Himalayan peaks, seen from the wide green valley of Katyiar. Kausani is 40 Kms from Almora with a 350 Kms stretch view of the High Himalayas. Overnight at Kausani
Day 5 : Kausani - Someshwar
In the morning after breakfast bike to Someshwar all down hill to the tiny hamlet of Binta in the middle of the Valley. Overnight at Someshwar
Day 6 : Someshwar - Ranikhet
In the morning after breakfast bike the last bit of the day through a steep track, leading to Ranikhet (the Queens Garden). In yesteryears her highness was so impressed with the sight that she declared this little town as her own. A small cantonment area garrisoned with the Kumaon Regimental centre with their history of Valour Triumphs, Ranikhet is also famous for the Botanical gardens of Chaubatia and the fruit orchards, the Hariakhan and the Kalika Temple. Overnight at Ranikhet
Day 7 : Ranikhet - Bhatrajkhan
In the morning after breakfast bike down hill that takes you through various villages to Bhatrajkhan, enroute to Corbett National Park. Overnight at Bhatrjkhan
Day 8 : Bhatrajkhan - Corbett
In the morning after breakfast bike freewheel down the wilderness of the Corbett National Park along the Kosi river. Overnight at Corbett
Day 9 : Corbett - Kotabagh
In Corbett an early morning elephant safari into the forest, post breakfast cycle to Kotabagh through the dense jungles, Kotabagh is the small village on the foothills of Nainital. Overnight at Kotbagh
Day 10 : Kotabagh - Kaladungi
A small village which has the Corbett museum and the house, once residence of Lt Col. Jim Corbett. Over night at Kaladungi
Day 11 : Kaladungi - Delhi
In the morning after breakfast drive to Delhi International airport for your flight back home.