Info about Uttarakhand

Demon'sTea · Oct 15th, 2009, 01:39

Hi guys!.. I am planning a honeymoon trip at the start of January to Uttarakhand.
I needed some info from you ppl...

Firstly what would be the most convenient way to get there from Mumbai..Should I take a Mumbai- PantNagar flight? Or Mumbai-Delhi flight and then a train from Delhi?

Secondly I was looking for non crowded and scenic places..but which are luxurious also...I dont mind spending a little more but the place should have all the necessary amenities.

I think Binsar is a must see. Any good resorts you can suggest there? Anyone ever stayed at hotel Imperial Heights?...Also will it snow in Binsar around that time. I was hoping I would get to see some snowfall.

Also..has anyone visited the Kalamatia-Sangam resorts..

Suggest more places around this area please!..Also do you guys think Manali-Simla would be better off than Uttarakhand?

Thanks!

livinhimalayas · Oct 15th, 2009, 02:06

Kalamatia Sangam in Almora and Binsar are both good choices for Honeymoon. As for mode of travel, first you ought to decide what you would prefer and how many days you have for the trip.

Demon'sTea · Oct 15th, 2009, 12:41

Thanks for the reply!

I have around 7 days...I was thinking spending 3 in Kalmatia-Sangam and maybe 3 around Binsar.

Could you suggest some places to stay in Binsar. I read about the government guest house. But I heard it has limited electricity. Any other places in Binsar with good views and good accomodations?

ashwinnaagar · Oct 15th, 2009, 14:01

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Originally Posted by Demon'sTea

Hi guys!.. I am planning a honeymoon trip at the start of January to Uttarakhand.
I needed some info from you ppl...

Firstly what would be the most convenient way to get there from Mumbai..Should I take a Mumbai- PantNagar flight? Or Mumbai-Delhi flight and then a train from Delhi?

Secondly I was looking for non crowded and scenic places..but which are luxurious also...I dont mind spending a little more but the place should have all the necessary amenities.

I think Binsar is a must see. Any good resorts you can suggest there? Anyone ever stayed at hotel Imperial Heights?...Also will it snow in Binsar around that time. I was hoping I would get to see some snowfall.

Also..has anyone visited the Kalamatia-Sangam resorts..

Suggest more places around this area please!..Also do you guys think Manali-Simla would be better off than Uttarakhand?

Thanks!

I am from pune, going to kumaon in dec. I am taking a flight to delhi and then the overnight to kathgodam. ALternatively take golden temple mail from mumbai , go to ghaziabad and then catch the ranikhet exp. to kathgodam. You can even get down at nizamuddin but then you'll have to go to old delhi station from there.
I feel manali is more of a summer or autumn place.

ashwinnaagar · Oct 15th, 2009, 14:03

Khali estate and binsar retreat are options but IMO they are expensive and KMVN is supposed to have the best views.

spicetrekker · Oct 20th, 2009, 14:14

I think you can fly to Delhi and then take overnight train to Kathgodam and then a taxi from Kathgodam, I am not sure if there are anyflights operational to PantNagar

bharatsm · Oct 28th, 2009, 14:52

What is KVMN that everyone seems to mention? Whats the full form of that?

spicetrekker · Oct 28th, 2009, 15:32

It is the govt run toursim dept which has the largest footprint of resorts/hotels in Kumaon - expanded from is Kumanon Mandal Vikas Nigam

bharatsm · Oct 28th, 2009, 18:37

Thank you for the reply. Since then, I have come across its website www.KMVN.org

. Thanks again.

kartikiyer · Oct 28th, 2009, 19:13

I visited Kausani last year we got breathtaking views of 360 km himalayan peaks right from the bed of the room it was an amazing experience. I have suggested the same to a few newly weds who found the place to be an ideal honeymoon getaway. Have you evaluated that.

Yes it could snow in Binsar late Jan.

Oct 15th, 2009, 01:39	#1
Demon'sTea Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 2	Info about Uttarakhand Hi guys!.. I am planning a honeymoon trip at the start of January to Uttarakhand. I needed some info from you ppl... Firstly what would be the most convenient way to get there from Mumbai..Should I take a Mumbai- PantNagar flight? Or Mumbai-Delhi flight and then a train from Delhi? Secondly I was looking for non crowded and scenic places..but which are luxurious also...I dont mind spending a little more but the place should have all the necessary amenities. I think Binsar is a must see. Any good resorts you can suggest there? Anyone ever stayed at hotel Imperial Heights?...Also will it snow in Binsar around that time. I was hoping I would get to see some snowfall. Also..has anyone visited the Kalamatia-Sangam resorts.. Suggest more places around this area please!..Also do you guys think Manali-Simla would be better off than Uttarakhand? Thanks!

Oct 15th, 2009, 02:06	#2
livinhimalayas still learning Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Abode of Snow Posts: 3,342	Kalamatia Sangam in Almora and Binsar are both good choices for Honeymoon. As for mode of travel, first you ought to decide what you would prefer and how many days you have for the trip. __________________ He that would live in peace and at ease must not speak all he knows or all he sees. - Benjamin Franklin

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Oct 15th, 2009, 12:41	#3
Demon'sTea Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 2	Thanks for the reply! I have around 7 days...I was thinking spending 3 in Kalmatia-Sangam and maybe 3 around Binsar. Could you suggest some places to stay in Binsar. I read about the government guest house. But I heard it has limited electricity. Any other places in Binsar with good views and good accomodations?

Oct 15th, 2009, 14:03	#5
ashwinnaagar Maha Guru Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: pune Posts: 599	Khali estate and binsar retreat are options but IMO they are expensive and KMVN is supposed to have the best views.

Oct 20th, 2009, 14:14	#6
spicetrekker Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 633	I think you can fly to Delhi and then take overnight train to Kathgodam and then a taxi from Kathgodam, I am not sure if there are anyflights operational to PantNagar

Oct 28th, 2009, 14:52	#7
bharatsm Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Belgaum, Karnataka, India. Posts: 13	What is KVMN that everyone seems to mention? Whats the full form of that?

Oct 28th, 2009, 15:32	#8
spicetrekker Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 633	It is the govt run toursim dept which has the largest footprint of resorts/hotels in Kumaon - expanded from is Kumanon Mandal Vikas Nigam

Oct 28th, 2009, 18:37	#9
bharatsm Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Belgaum, Karnataka, India. Posts: 13	Thank you for the reply. Since then, I have come across its website www.KMVN.org . Thanks again.

Oct 28th, 2009, 19:13	#10
kartikiyer Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 39	I visited Kausani last year we got breathtaking views of 360 km himalayan peaks right from the bed of the room it was an amazing experience. I have suggested the same to a few newly weds who found the place to be an ideal honeymoon getaway. Have you evaluated that. Yes it could snow in Binsar late Jan.