Post Package Tours to the Mystical Himalayas are on following themes:

1. In Uttaranchal
2. In and Around India








In Uttaranchal

Gwaldam
Located at 2000 MSL, it is a place where one enjoys the journey and the destination. The route takes one through deodar forests, clear streams, lakes and terraced fields against a backdrop of the snow peaks. It is a sight to behold when one stops to admire peak Trishul and may be blessed with songs from chirping birds!

A favourite haunt of Sahibs during British Raj, it continues to hold on to the legacy with its tea plantations and memorials!

One of the villages of the region follows Buddhism and has a beautiful Monastery revered by all.


Kausani/ Ranikhet
Located at about 2000 MSL, it offers a 300 kms panoramic view of the mighty Himalayas. An excellent opportunity to ‘unwind’ comes while watching sunlight play colourful games during dawn and dusk on Trishul, Nanda Devi, Nanda Kot and other peaks.

Nainital
Located at 1940 MSL, the town is situated around beautiful Naini lake. Since 1840’s it has been a popular desitantion for homesick British pining for the Lake Districts. It continues to retain its colonial style villas overlooking the lake quaint cottages, colourful markets, the lush landscape and the beautiful lake!

Short walks away, through the forests one can view the mighty Himalayas or go angling in nearby streams!

Corbett national park
Wild life reserve named after legendary wild life hunter –later turned conservationist – Jim Corbett. His famous books 0nclude The Man Eaters of Rudrprayag / Kumaon / Garhwal (please cross check for facts), etc. The park, in the foot hills is excellent for viewing of tigers, elephants, bear, sambhar, cheetal, leopard, panthers, exotic verities of birds, reptiles, crocodiles, etc.


Nanda Devi Biosphere
Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, it covers over 630 sq km with altitude from 2100 to 7817 meters above sea level. Named after second highest peak in India, it is also considered to be one world's toughest peaks to climb.

The reserve has unique high altitude Flora and Fauna. Amongst over 80 species of regional birds spotted - delight to avid Ornithologists - are Warblers, grosbeaks, rose finches, and ruby throat. Animal species that one may come across are bharal, Himalayan tahr, serow, goral, snow leopard, Himalayan black bear, brown bear, leopard, common langur, Himalayan musk deer, and brown beer.

In vicinity of the park are sites like Valley of Flowers, Badrinath Temple, Hemkund Sahib, etc. These are by covered by the Mystical Himalayas Tour

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Home hospitality in an Uttarakhand village - 5 days onwards.
As Eco Tourism is to involve the tourist in a personal relationship with nature; natives of the region with hundreds of years of cumulative experience become primary link explaining the all important chain.

We facilitate this by arranging for the tourist to stay with a hospitable family as a guest and share their life style. Normally in a day or two one gets to adjust to the lifestyle and then may offer to help the ‘host’ in routine tasks like taking the to graze in the hills, collect fire-wood, talk to village elders, teach school kids or just play with the children! One may even go for a day or two of trekking in and around the village on a less travelled road!

This August, two Scottish young ladies will be teaching English to children in a Himalayan village. A Himalayan Village home consists of the family and the extended family of couple of cows, buffaloes, sheep’s, goats, etc. Often they share same premises.

All along Theme Tours India will provide facilitators to help with local customs and generally assist ‘communicating’. For missing creature comforts such as indoor toilets it will make suitable arrangements including toilet tents!


Hemkund Sahib or Valley of Flowers (Bhyundaar) 3 -days
May be taken as a choice in Mystical Himalayas Tour.



On Pandava Trail:
(5 to 7 days whilst in Uttaranchal)
Dronanagri -
Dehradun, Vyasa Guha and Ganesh Guha in Badrinath, Lakhamandal, etc.
Lakhamandal is specially known for its magnificently craved temples. The region venerates Mahabharata’s archvillain Raja Duryodhana – as a superb administrator.

While away from ‘pilgrimage’ routes, the package –on request – may provide exotic feast of local fish, roasted mutton, chicken, and brews! After all, the Pandava royalty was also used to sumptuous food, drinks and entertainment! So, weather permitting, open-air Pandava dance sessions, dhol sagar, etc.

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In and Around India


See Theme Tours for Buddhist, Sikh and Hindu Themes with a few indicative itineraries).

Sikh Shrines in Himalayas:
Hemkund Sahib, Paonta Sahib, Manikaran etc

Forts and Places:
Rajasthan, Mysore, Aurangabad, including Ajanta and Ellora, etc.

Wildlife trails:
Kanha,Bandhavgarh, Corbett, Nanda Devi sanctuary, Bharatpur bird sanctuary, etc.

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