Outdoor Excursions
Excitement and adventure can beautifully describe Uttaranchal. The land of lofty Himalayan range, copious forests, lakes and rivers offer a lot of scope for adventure sports, apart from the pilgrimage, temple sites and golf course.
If days witness soaring adrenaline night camps hold more adventures amidst thick forests.
Uttaranchal is a paradise for adventurous people and nature enthusiasts
Trekking
Camping
BEDINI BUGYAL
Situated at a height of 3354 mts in the lap of Trishul massif, Bedini Bugyal lies on the way to the mysterious Roop-Kund. It is a large expanse of meadow stretching over fifteen square kilometers.
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| Day Zero | Orientation meeting and slide presentation on trekking at the Resort. |
| Day One | WOODSVILLA - GWALDAM - LOHARJUNG (2133 mts) 147 kms by road LOHARJUNG - WAN 9 kms on the Jeep Trail Wan is the last mountain village on the way up to Roop-Kund spread over two square kilometers. Overnight Camp at Village Wan. |
| Day Two | WAN (2439 mts) - BEDINI BUGYAL (3354 mts) 11 kms by trek Beyond the tree line the high altitude meadows of Bedini and Aali Bugyal beckon with the ambrosial air from a path to the borders of heaven. Overnight Camp at Bedini Bugyal. |
| Day Three | BEDINI BUGYAL (3354 mts) - ALI BUGYAl - WAN 13 kms by trek The high altitudes of Bedini and Ali are the camps where the Goddess Nanda sojourns on the way to Hom-Kund during Badi 'NANDA RAAT JAAT'. Mythlogically Bedini is supposed to be the borderline segregating the 'Abode of Gods' and human land. 'Bedini' means the entry gate to the abode of the Goddess Nanda Devi. Overnight Camp at Village Wan. |
| Day Four | WAN - LOHARJUNG (2133 mts) 11 kms on the jeep trail LOHARJUNG - KAUSANI - WOODSVILLA 147 kms by road |
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DHAKURI PASS & CHILTA SUMMIT
Pindari Glacier owes its existence to the vast quantities of snow precipitated from Nanda Devi and other lofty summits of the great Himalayan range. It takes its name from Pindari River, which originates in the Trail's Pass above the glacier.
At the foot of the Pindari Glacier stands the Chiltha Summit, its serene environ is ideal for meditation. The glacier commands a spectacular view of the Himalayan ranges.
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| Day Zero | Orientation meeting and slide presentation on trekking. At the Resort |
| Day One | WOODSVILLA - KAUSANI - SONG - LOHARKHET (1750 mts) 140 kms by road to Song and 3 kms trek to Loharkhet Overnight Camp at Loharkhet. |
| Day Two | LOHARKHET - DHAKURI (2621 mts.) 11 kms trek Dhakuri Pass is the first pass on the way to Pindari Glacier. The mystic camping area at Dhakuri is every trekker's delight. It has been the favourite destination for numerous explorers from all over the world. Dhakuri offers a view of the snow clad Nandakot Summit (6861 mts) to the east and Maktoli (6804 mts) to the west. Overnight Camp at Dhakuri. |
| Day Three | DHAKURI - CHILTHA TOP - DHAKURI DHAKURI - LOHARKHET Overnight Camp at Loharkhet. |
| Day Four | LOHARKHET - SONG SONG - KAUSANI (1890 mts) - WOODSVILLA |
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HEM KUND SAHEB
Hem Kund Saheb has excellent scenic beauty and a crystal clear lake surrounded by four peaks. The Laxman temple and Hemkund Saheb Gurdwara situated at an altitude of 4329 mts above the sea level on the bank of the lake HEMKUND attracts a large number of pilgrims.
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| Day Zero | Orientation meeting and slide presentation on trekking at the Resort |
| Day One | WOODSVILLA - JOSHIMATH - GOVINDGHAT 220 kms by road |
| Day Two | GOVINDGHAT - GHANGARIA (3048 mts) Overnight Camp at Ghangaria. |
| Day Three | GHANGARIA - VALLEY OF FLOWERS - GHANGARIA Overnight Camp at Ghangaria. |
| Day Four | GHANGARIA - GOVINDGHAT - JOSHIMATH (1871 mts) 14 kms trek to Govindghat and 20 kms by road to Joshimath. Overnight Camp at Joshimath/Auli. |
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JOSHIMATH/AULI - KARANPRAYAG - WOODSVILLA
200 kms by road |
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KAFNI GLACIER
Kafni Glacier lies left to the Pindari Valley and Nanda kot at 3800 mts above the sea level. The main Himalayan Summit visible from Kafni is Nanda Kot (6861 mts) and Nanda Bhanar (6104 mts).
ITINERARY
| Day Zero | Orientation meeting and slide presentation on trekking at the Resort. |
| Day One | WOODSVILLA - KAUSANI - SONG - LOHARKHET (1750 mts) Overnight Camp at Loharkhet. |
| Day Two | LOHARKHET - DHAKURI (2621 mts) - KHATI Khati is the biggest village in the route to Pindari Glacier. It lies at the confluence of Pindari and Sunderdunga rivers. Overnight camp at Khati. |
| Day Three | KHATI - DWALI (2576 mts) Dwali is the confluence of Pindari and Kafni rivers. Overnight camp at Dwali. |
| Day Four | DWALI - KAFNI GLACIER (3800 mts) - DWALI Kafni Glacier is a splendor at the foot of Nanda Kot. Trekkers can trek up to the snout of the Kafni Glacier, which makes it a lifetime experience for the explorers and also 'just trekkers'. Overnight camp at Dwali. |
| Day Five | DWALI- KHATI - DHAKURI Dhakuri offers a view of the snow clad Nandakot Summit (6861 mts) to the east and Maktoli (6804 mts) to the west. Overnight Camp at Dhakuri. |
| Day Six | DHAKURI - LOHARKHET - SONG SONG-KAUSANI (1890 mts) - WOODSVILLA |
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PINDARI GLACIER
Pindari Glacier at an altitude of 3820 mts owes its existence to the vast quantities of snow precipitated from Nanda Devi and other lofty summits of the great Himalayan range. It takes its name from the Pindari River, which originates in the Trail's Pass above the Glacier.
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| Day Zero | Orientation meeting and slide presentation on trekking at the Resort. |
| Day One | WOODSVILLA - KAUSANI - SONG - LOHARKHET (1750 mts) Overnight Camp at Loharkhet. |
| Day Two | LOHARKHET - DHAKURI (2621 mts) - KHATI Khati is the biggest village in the route to Pindari Glacier. Khati village lies at the confluence of Pindari and Sunderdunga rivers. Overnight camp at Khati. |
| Day Three | KHATI - DWALI (2576 mts) Dwali is the confluence of Pindari and Kafani rivers. Overnight camp at Dwali. |
| Day Four | DWALI - PINDARI GLACIER (3820 mts) - DWALI Pindari Glacier is 3 kms long and 0.25 kms broad and is connected to the southwestern slope of the outer wall of the Nanda Devi Sanctuary. Overnight stay at the "Foot of the Himalaya: Pindari." Overnight camp at Dwali. |
| Day Five | DWALI- KHATI - DHAKURI Dhakuri offers a view of the snow clad Nandakot Summit (6861 mts) to the east and Maktoli (6804 mts) to the west. Overnight Camp at Dhakuri. |
| Day Six | DHAKURI - LOHARKHET - SONG SONG-KAUSANI (1890 mts) - WOODSVILLA |
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VALLEY OF FLOWERS
At the height of 3658-3962 mts is Valley of Flowers. A colorful and eye-catching valley with more than 300 species of wild flowers like the snake city, Himalayan blue poppy, daisy, calendula and diathes. This beautiful garden laid out by nature has the river Pushpawali flowing nearby and massive Rataban peak forming a splendid backdrop.
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| Day Zero | Orientation meeting and slide presentation on trekking at the Resort. |
| Day One | WOODSVILLA - JOSHIMATH - GOVINDGHAT |
| Day Two | GOVINDGHAT - GHANGARIA (3048 mts) Overnight Camp at Ghangaria. |
| Day Three | GHANGARIA - VALLEY OF FLOWERS - GHANGARIA Overnight Camp at Ghangaria. |
| Day Four | GHANGARIA - GOVINDGHAT - JOSHIMATH (1871 mts) 14 kms trek to Govindghat and 20 kms by road to Joshimath. Overnight Camp at Joshimath/Auli. |
| Day Five | JOSHIMATH/AULI - KARANPRAYAG - WOODSVILLA |
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OVERNIGHT CAMP & ADVENTURE
AT PANDUKHOLI
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| Day One | WOODSVILLA - KUKUCHEENA Kukucheena is a small village at the road head. Pandukholi is a mountaintop at the height of 2546 mts. It commands a majestic view of the Himalayan Range and provides beautiful camping place with natural Rock Climbing area. The trek up to Pandukholi is a thick forest of Oak, Rhododendron and Cyprus. Trek up to Kukucheena takes about 100 - 120 minutes for an average trekker. KUKUCHEENA - PANDAVKHOLI Lunch at the camp. Camp building and tent pitching in the evening. Bon-fire and stay in Tents/Camp Huts. |
| Day Two | Watch SUNRISE over the Himalayas from the 50 feet tall watchtower ROCK CLIMBING & RAPPELLING (after break fast) at the natural and picturesque rock climbing sites at the mountaintop. Wind-up Camp after lunch and trek down to the road head at Kukucheena. PANDAVKHOLI - KUKUCHEENA 5 kilometres drive by road to the famous Dunagirir Temple of Goddess Durga. Legend has it that the temple is from the Ramayana. 365 stairs take the travellers up to the temple of the Goddess. 19 kilometres drive to the Katyuri Temple at Dwarahat a place of great archaeological significance. Drive back to the Resort. Reach Woodsvilla by the evening. |
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