Kumaon has six distinct trekking regions: the foothills of the Himalayas of the Nainital district and the lake area; the hill areas of Almora, Ranikhet, Kausani, Chaukori and Pithoragarh, the Himalayan glacier area of the Kumaon hills.
BASE: NAINITAL
Encircling the lake named after Goddess Naini, Nainital is the main hill resort in Kumaon. It has equable weather with the maximum and minimum temperature being 27 degree centigrade and 19 degree centigrade in summer and 15 degree centigrade and 0 degree centigrade in winter. April to June, before the monsoon sets in is the season for flowers, while the second season from September to mid-November is ideal for post-monsoon freshness.
Nainital - Naukuchiya Tal Trek
Nainital (1938 m) – Snow View (2270 m ) Bhowali (1707 m) – Bhimtal-Naukuchiyatal (approximately 1706 m). The trail provides a grand view of the main peak of the Nanda Devi, its eastern view and further right on to the pillars of the Central Kumaon region. From the health resort at Bhowali, 11.2 km from Nainital, the trail continues to the cluster of seven lakes at Sat Tal and the nine cornered Naukuchiyatal. Tourist Rest House, Forest Rest House and PWD Inspection House are available at Bhowali.
Nainital - Khurpatal Trek
Nainital (1938 m) Khurpatal (1750 m, 5 km) is an angler’s staging point carrying on to Corbett Park in Kaladhungi.
BASE: ALMORA
Founded over 400 years ago, Almora, with its numerous temples, is spread along a ridge from where the high mountains are seen.
BASE: RANIKHET
Well known for its tremendous panoramic delights of the high Himalayas, Ranikhet is located in the very heart of Kumaon at an altitude of 1829 m.
Raniket - Kausani Trek
Ranikhet – Majkhali – Golchhina – Kausani (2 days). Probably the best known route in this section, the view of the Himalayas from Kausani (1890 m) are a lifetimes experience. Forest Rest House, Tourist Test House, PWD Bungalow and Hotels are available at Kausani for accommodation.
BASE: CHAUKORI
Chaukori is 82 km from Pithoragarh and is uniquely beautiful with balmy weather and fine views. The region includes Gangolihat, the confluence of the Gori and Kali rivers at Lohaghat. At Lohaghat there are places of interest such as Abbot Mount, Devidhura and Champawat.
Chaukori - Pithoragarh Trek
Chaukori – Berinag – Patal Bhuwaneshwar – Gangolihat (3 days) Chaukoui – Kotmaniya – Dharmghar – Kotgari (2 days) – Chaukori – Thal – Pithoragarh (2 days).
The three trek routs keep to a mean altitude of about 1,900 m and are the take-off points for the high grounds of upper Kumaon with Pithoragarh being on this route to the Lipulekh Pass on the pilgrim trail.
BASE: NAINITAL
Encircling the lake named after Goddess Naini, Nainital is the main hill resort in Kumaon. It has equable weather with the maximum and minimum temperature being 27 degree centigrade and 19 degree centigrade in summer and 15 degree centigrade and 0 degree centigrade in winter. April to June, before the monsoon sets in is the season for flowers, while the second season from September to mid-November is ideal for post-monsoon freshness.
Nainital - Naukuchiya Tal Trek
Nainital (1938 m) – Snow View (2270 m ) Bhowali (1707 m) – Bhimtal-Naukuchiyatal (approximately 1706 m). The trail provides a grand view of the main peak of the Nanda Devi, its eastern view and further right on to the pillars of the Central Kumaon region. From the health resort at Bhowali, 11.2 km from Nainital, the trail continues to the cluster of seven lakes at Sat Tal and the nine cornered Naukuchiyatal. Tourist Rest House, Forest Rest House and PWD Inspection House are available at Bhowali.
Nainital - Khurpatal Trek
Nainital (1938 m) Khurpatal (1750 m, 5 km) is an angler’s staging point carrying on to Corbett Park in Kaladhungi.
BASE: ALMORA
Founded over 400 years ago, Almora, with its numerous temples, is spread along a ridge from where the high mountains are seen.
BASE: RANIKHET
Well known for its tremendous panoramic delights of the high Himalayas, Ranikhet is located in the very heart of Kumaon at an altitude of 1829 m.
Raniket - Kausani Trek
Ranikhet – Majkhali – Golchhina – Kausani (2 days). Probably the best known route in this section, the view of the Himalayas from Kausani (1890 m) are a lifetimes experience. Forest Rest House, Tourist Test House, PWD Bungalow and Hotels are available at Kausani for accommodation.
BASE: CHAUKORI
Chaukori is 82 km from Pithoragarh and is uniquely beautiful with balmy weather and fine views. The region includes Gangolihat, the confluence of the Gori and Kali rivers at Lohaghat. At Lohaghat there are places of interest such as Abbot Mount, Devidhura and Champawat.
Chaukori - Pithoragarh Trek
Chaukori – Berinag – Patal Bhuwaneshwar – Gangolihat (3 days) Chaukoui – Kotmaniya – Dharmghar – Kotgari (2 days) – Chaukori – Thal – Pithoragarh (2 days).
The three trek routs keep to a mean altitude of about 1,900 m and are the take-off points for the high grounds of upper Kumaon with Pithoragarh being on this route to the Lipulekh Pass on the pilgrim trail.