Himalaya Element

Arrive Delhi and be greeted at airport for transfer to hotel. Enjoy your first day absorbing the culture, history, beautiful architecture and human diversity of Delhi, one of the world’s great cities. Sample the abundance of foods. Overnight at Hotel

Breakfast. Travel to Haridwar and check into hotel. After arriving proceed to an evening arti by the Ganges. An arti is a Hindu devotional song sung to show the highest love for God. In Sanskrit “Aa” means “towards”, and “rati” means “the highest love for God”. Overnight at hotel.

Breakfast. Spend the day in Haridwar: shopping, eating, relaxing or sightseeing. There is the impressive Neel Dhara Pakshi Vihar bird sanctuary. For the spiritual, we recommend the Five Pilgrimages to Haridwar’s historic and religious sites: Har ki Pauri, Ghat in Kankhal, Mansa Devi Temple and Chandi Devi Temple. Please note that alcohol and non-vegetarian food is not permitted in Haridwar. Overnight at hotel.

Morning breakfast. Breakfast. Spend the morning in Hardiwar finishing your sightseeing. Arrive Corbett and check into resort. The 520 square kilometers of Jim Corbett National Park—named after the hunter-turned-conservationist Jim Corbett, who helped establish it—are heaven for adventure seekers and wildlife lovers alike. Evening elephant ride in the forest and by the river to observe the abundant plants and animals. Overnight at resort..

Early morning Game drive in the National Park. Back to Resort for breakfast. After lunch depart for second Game drive in the National Park. Overnight at Resort.

Morning breakfast. Later proceed to Vanghat and check in. Walk in the surrounding forest and Riverside to observe the flora and fauna of the area. Back to hotel. Overnight at Vanghat.

Breakfast. Walk in the forest and by the river, take photos, swim, practise yoga, study the birds and other wildlife, and dine on the excellent, fresh cuisine—Vanghat is all about relaxing. Overnight at Vanghat.

Breakfast. More relaxing. Overnight at Vanghat.

Morning breakfast. Optional morning activity: visit Ringora for the produce collective and the vulture conservation colony. Nanda Devi is an exclusive heritage estate, for people with a love of the Himalayas and of nature. Experience farm life with organic vegetable gardens, fruits, vegetable crops and a dairy farm, poultry and horses. Nature trek at the Binsar Sanctuary. Overnight at Homestay

Breakfast Participate in a wide range of activities such as walking, birdwatching, camping, horse riding, mountain biking, and day trekking. Visit nearby places like Jageshwar, Almora and the Panchachuli Women’s Cooperative. Local village visits can be arranged. Overnight at Nandadevi

Morning breakfast. Relax and take in the mountains or take a hike to Zero Point. Overnight at Nanda Devi

Morning activities of your choice. Proceed to Nainital Nainital was once a health resort favoured by the British soldiers and their families trying to escape the summer heat of the plains. It is a beautiful scenic location and a worthy place to farewell the Himalayas. Overnight at Naini Retreat

Morning breakfast Depart for Delhi International Airport for onward journey. End of tour