CHIPLA KEDAR TREK (KUMAON HIMALAYAS, INDIA) ITINERARY (9 Nights / 10 Days)

Chipla Kedar Trek (Haldwani - Nainital - Almora - Patal Bhubhneshwar Cave - Bering (Chaukori)- Didihat - Dharchula - Brahmkund - Chiplakote - Narayan Ashram - Dharchula - Pithoragarh - Bhimtal - Haldwani).

About Chipla Kedar Lake:- This trek offers picturesque view of Himalayas, the main attractin is Chiplakund (Chipla lake) at an altitude of 16,000 ft. As per hindu mythology, it was knwon as 'Gupt Kailash' (hidden kailash) in past. Every two years people from 42 villages gather here to worship, and this continues for 5 days.

The Best season to visit is March-July and September-October.

Day 1: Arrive at Haldwani / Kathgodam by overnight train / bus. We pick you from Railway Station or Roadways Bus Station. Assembling at Kathgodam Railway Station. At 9 AM we proceed to Berinag. Enroute visit Patal Bhubhneshwar Cave (described in Skand Puran, and as per Hindu Mythology Legend and folklore have it that this underground cave enshrines Lord Shiva and thirty three crore Gods. It is also believed that this cave is internally connected to the four abodes /seats (Char Dham). Overnight stay in Hotel at Berinag (known for Tea Gardens and enchanting view of Panchachuli Himalayas).

Day 2: After breakfast we drive to Dharchula. Enroute visit Swami Narayan Ashram at Narayan Nagar (The Ashram was establishd by a hermit and a social worker Narayan Swami ji. The ashram survives through donations from various institutions and individuals). Overnight stay in Hotel at Dharchula, here the tourists are briefed about the Chiplakedar trek.

Day 3: Early morning medical checkup of all the tourists. After breakfast we drive to Tawaghat (19 km.), a warm traditional welcome to start the trek. We trek 5 km. to Bunga (our camping ground) enroute village Khela. Camp here overnight. In evening we organize local folk dance (Chanchari dance) by localaites followed by a local tribal delicacies dinner.

Day 4: After breakfast to trek 10 km. to Pinkhu (Tilargarhi) at an altitude of 12,000 ft. Overnight stay in camp, evening bonfire.

Day 5: After breakfast trek 8 km. to Talagarh at an altitude of 14,000 ft. Enroute visit Brahmkund (12,500 ft. known as residence of Lord Brahma, the State Flower of Uttarakhand 'BrahmaKamal' is found here). Overnight stay in camp at Talagarh.

Day 6: After breakfast trek 10 km. to Pataudkund. at an altitude of 16,000 ft. Enroute we explore Sindwari (15,500 ft.), ChiplaKund (14,500 ft. known for rich herbs), Kakraulkund (15,000 ft. the land of Harchan and Sirchan Dev), Jauly (15,500 ft. known for sitting of all lords). Pataudkund is a lake, and known as residence of lord Patau Devta. Overnight stay in camp.

Day 7: After breakfast we trek 12 km. to Girchi. Overnight stay in camp.

Day 8: After breakfast we trek 10 km. to Duku. Enroute explore Tilandili (known for paying homage to ancestors). The trek gives you an opportunity to explore the dense forests (Himalayan wild animals are found here). Camp overnight at Duku.

Day 9: After breakfast we trek to Narayan Ashram (another one from mentioned above in Day 2 Itinerary), and then drive to Dharchula for overnight stay. Enroute we visits Chirkila (A famous Dam constructed on river Dhauliganga, producing 280 M.Watt. of electricity), Pangu Village (A Famous village Bhotiya Tribe of India), Narayan Ashram (established in year 1925 by Narayan Swami ji, a very ideal place for self meditation, to achieve self-realization in terms of boby, mind, and soul). Overnight stay in Hotel at Dharchula.

Day 10: After breakfast drive to Haldwani Via Pithoragarh. Pithoragarh is known a miniature Kashmir, its a beautiful Valley, and District headquarter. Enroute Haldwani, we visit Bhimtal (A famous lake). Tour concludes on reaching Haldwani.

The Package Includes:-
1. Haldwani - Dharchula - Haldwani transportation by shared Jeep.
2. All meals (vegetarian only, breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
3. All Trekking and Camping Equipments (Rucksack is not included, to be bring by the tourists).
4. All Porter Services for Camping Equipments (Personal bagage is to be carry by tourist on his / her own).

The Package does not Includes:-
1. Any items / services of personal consumtion (e.g. Mineral Water, Medicines, Phone calls, snacks not included in our meal plan etc.).
2. Any service not mentioned in the 'The Packages Includes' section above.
3. Porter Service can be hired at extra cost to carry personal baggage.

Cost of the Packages:-
USD 600 per person (For a group of 10 Pax).
USD 700 per person (For a group of 05 Pax).
USD 800 per person (For a group of 03 Pax).

Booking & Cancellation Policy:-
1. To book the tour you need to send us 60% advance atleast one month prior to tour commencement date. Balance on your arrival at Haldwani.
2. Cancellation can be done as following:
A. One month prior to tour commencemnt date, 90% of the booking amount will be refunded.
B. 20 Days prior to tour commencemnt date, 75% of the booking amount will be refunded.
C. 10 Days prior to tour commencemnt date, 40 % of the booking amount will be refunded.
D. Less than 10 days prior to tour commencement dat, NO REFUND WILL BE MADE.

Travel Tips:-
1. People suffering from high altitude sickness are advised not to participate. People suffering from High Blood Pressure are also advised not to trek.
2. Tourists suffering from common deseases are advised to carry their medicines with them.
3. Carry One ruckscak only, with your clothings for high altitude. Carry Raincoat, Torch, Umbrella, Gloves.
4. Respect culture of local people.
5. Carry all valid documents with you (Passport, Identity Card, Medicines Chart etc.).
6. Be friendly with other group members.

Please read our Disclaimer before sending booking requests.

To Book the tour, kindly send us your details on bookings@trekkinginkumaon.com .

Trekking map of ChiplaKedar
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