A Walk on the Wildside

A sixteen night itinerary, involving a walking tour in the Himalayan foothills, game drives in search of tiger and a luxurious final stay in order to refresh and rejuvenate body and mind.

You will be met at your hotel and escorted on a dawn visit of the Taj Mahal. This is the best time to see the Taj, as the hues of the rising sun are reflected by the white marble and there are fewer visitors disturbing the tranquillity.

After visiting the Taj, you will be escorted on a sightseeing tour of Agra before being transferred to the railway station for your overnight train to Shakti.

You will be met by your guide and porters to begin the Shakti Village Walk.

Almora - Deora (5.5 Hours, predominantly downhill)
The first day of the village walk is a gentle introduction. Following meandering streams through valleys, you will catch sight of fabulous waterfalls and people at work in the terraced fields. The walk will finish at the village of Deora where you will spend the night in a renovated village house.

Deora - Alai (5 hours, relatively flat)
During the day you will pass the traditional flourmills of the region and witness a demonstration of how they operate. Stopping en route for explanations of the medicinal purposes of local flora, you will arrive in Alai in time to watch and assist the porters preparing the dinner. The night is spent in a traditional village house.

Alai - Jawalbanj (6 hours, predominantly downhill)
The first part of todays walk will take you through a canyon and forest, crossing streams as you go. The final section takes you to an altitude of 2200m, offering fabulous views of Himalayan peaks such as Nanda Devi. In the evening, after enjoying drinks in the beautiful rose garden, the local dancers will perform a traditional Kumaon dance - a rare spectacle enjoyed by both locals and visitors, especially the children.

Jawalanj - Leti (2 hours, predominantly downhill, then slight incline)
On the final day, with the peaks in view, you set off on a gentle pace through cedar forests. A visit to the Jageshwar temple complex, built between the 8th and 12th centuries, provides further insight into the history of the region.

In the afternoon you will be transferred by road to Leti, a scenic drive of approximately 5 hours. On arrival in Leti, there is a 1 hour walk to the camp.

You will be met at your hotel and transferred by road to Corbett"s Park, a journey of approximately 4 hours, arriving in time for an evening game drive.

More on Corbett"s National Park 

You will be escorted on a morning and an evening game drive.

After a mornings game drive, you will be transferred by road to Rishikesh, a drive of approximately 5 hours.