Almora/Nainital/Kausani region

sandrinella · Nov 8th, 2007, 13:54

You guys always have so wonderful tips and suggestions, so I thought I should check with you as well on our travel to Uttaranchal

We will be arriving to Kathgodam noonish by train from Lucknow on November 22nd and have to be back in Delhi sometime in the afternoon of November 28th (as we have booked train tickets to go to Agra on the early train on November 29th)...

What itinerary would you suggest for travelling in the Almora/Nainital/Kausani region?
We would (of course) like to get views of the Himalaya, take some easy/mid range walks, soak up life and culture up there, etc.

ananda2193 · Nov 8th, 2007, 17:41

I would highly recommend Jageshwar close to Almora. There's awesome temples there and a great view from up on the ridge at Vriddha Jageshwar.Not to be missed IMHO. Almora town is nothing special but around there are nice places.

sald · Nov 8th, 2007, 18:32

You have about 6-7 clear days. Kausani has great views, and a nice surrounding village life to explore culture. I am not sure of treks from Kausani, but I am sure you can find comfortable treks almost anywhere in the hills.

I would suggest you spend the last day or two in and around Nainital - prefeerably Naukuchiatal / Bhimtal since they are closer to Kathgodam. This will make it easier for you to take the morning Sampark Kranti Express, which arrives in Delhi at about 3.00 in the afternoon.

ananda2193 · Nov 8th, 2007, 18:46

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Originally Posted by sald

You have about 6-7 clear days. Kausani has great views, and a nice surrounding village life to explore culture. I am not sure of treks from Kausani, but I am sure you can find comfortable treks almost anywhere in the hills.

You can walk down to Baijnath from Kausani in maybe 3 hours and then take the bus or jeep back up to Kausani. A nice easy downhill walk. Baijnath has a nice old temple on the river there.
The river also has some nice pools for swimming.

Piyush · Nov 8th, 2007, 18:48

Some close by peaks around Almora...Syahi devi..Banari devi...if you have time please visit one of them..nice picnic spots...Binsar and Jageshwar must ....Again if you have time go to Patal Bhuvneshwar temple nearlly 100km from Almora...you have to go inside a cave(100 stairs??) to reach the temple

Nov 8th, 2007, 13:54	#1
sandrinella Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: germany Posts: 24	Almora/Nainital/Kausani region You guys always have so wonderful tips and suggestions, so I thought I should check with you as well on our travel to Uttaranchal We will be arriving to Kathgodam noonish by train from Lucknow on November 22nd and have to be back in Delhi sometime in the afternoon of November 28th (as we have booked train tickets to go to Agra on the early train on November 29th)... What itinerary would you suggest for travelling in the Almora/Nainital/Kausani region? We would (of course) like to get views of the Himalaya, take some easy/mid range walks, soak up life and culture up there, etc.

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ananda2193 Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: you essay Posts: 1,487	I would highly recommend Jageshwar close to Almora. There's awesome temples there and a great view from up on the ridge at Vriddha Jageshwar.Not to be missed IMHO. Almora town is nothing special but around there are nice places.

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sald Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: India Posts: 123	You have about 6-7 clear days. Kausani has great views, and a nice surrounding village life to explore culture. I am not sure of treks from Kausani, but I am sure you can find comfortable treks almost anywhere in the hills. I would suggest you spend the last day or two in and around Nainital - prefeerably Naukuchiatal / Bhimtal since they are closer to Kathgodam. This will make it easier for you to take the morning Sampark Kranti Express, which arrives in Delhi at about 3.00 in the afternoon.

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Piyush Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 444	Some close by peaks around Almora...Syahi devi..Banari devi...if you have time please visit one of them..nice picnic spots...Binsar and Jageshwar must ....Again if you have time go to Patal Bhuvneshwar temple nearlly 100km from Almora...you have to go inside a cave(100 stairs??) to reach the temple

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