The road to Panchachuli

A beautiful journey to Munsyari, Vyas Valley, and Darma Valley, exploring Rampur, Lohaghat, Patal Bhubaneswar, Shitlakhet, and Corbett National Park

This long, beautiful journey to Munsyari, Adi Kailash, Om Parvat, and Darma Valley is perfect for all times, except during the monsoons and peak winters. Discover the architecture and food of Rampur, the mysterious British cottages at Abbott Mount in Lohaghat, the cave temple of Patal Bhubaneswar, the Kumaoni village near Nayalap, the Corbett National Park

Picnic lunch by the stream
tiger sighting in Corbett
luxury tents in Shitlakhet
palaces of Rampur
mountain views in Munsiyari

Itinerary

Day 1Drive to Rampur. Reach by afternoon and explore Khas Bagh and the Raza library. Try out the Habshee Halwa and the Chapli Kabab in the evening.
Day 2Drive to Lohaghat. In the afternoon, explore Abbott Mount and its 13 cottages.
Day 3In the morning, drive to Munsiyari. If you have time in the afternoon, go for a hike to one of the sacred ponds.
Day 4Hike to Khaliya top to see the Panchachuli range in all its glory. Return to Munsyari in the evening.
Day 5Drive to Dantu in the Darma Valley. In the afternoon, explore the villages nearby.
Day 6In the morning, go for a guided hike to Zero Point at the base of the Panchachuli peaks.
Day 7Drive to the village of Gunji and visit Adi Kailash if time permits.
Day 8Visit Om Parvat and Lipulekh pass.
Day 9Drive to Patal Bhubaneswar. In the afternoon, explore the caves and their stalactites and stalagmites. Learn about their relevance to Indian mythology.
Day 10Drive to Nayalap in the morning. Explore the Jageshwar Temple and the Katarmal Sun Temple en route. In the afternoon, explore the Kumaoni village of Salla Rautela.
Day 11On the day, go for a picnic lunch at a stream nearby. Explore that and an old Shiva temple at Rudreshwar
Day 12Go for a forest hike from Nayalap in the day. In the evening, if you’re not tired, go for a sunset hike from Nayalap.
Day 13Drive to Corbett National Park. In the afternoon, go for a safari.
Day 14Early in the morning, take a morning safari through the Corbett National Park. Return to the hotel for breakfast, check out, and drive back home.