Shakti was conceived to share the rejuvenating effects of remote surroundings with our luxury Himalayas tours in India – to provide privileged access to places far removed from the noise & clutter of the modern world, where space, peace & epic landscapes from the Indian Himalayas provoke the imagination & nourish the soul. In these places of intense beauty & their deep, soothing serenity the traveler can slow down for a while and simply be.
Shakti provides private luxury Himalayan holidays & tours for the sophisticated traveler, to compellingly beautiful and remote regions of the Indian Himalayas, in comfort and style.
Shakti provide luxury Himalayas breaks and Himalayan holidays to the top Indian Himalayas destinations available. Enjoy a secluded trip that isn’t just any holiday, it is a Himalayan holiday, a holiday that will never be forgotten, a tick off your bucket list, as this regions influence on the world is sure to touch anyone’s soul with its captivating sense of freedom & awe.
Day 01 Arrive Delhi (By Flight)
On arrival at the airport met our representative and then transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Delhi, India’s capital territory, is a massive metropolitan area in the country’s north. In Old Delhi, a neighborhood dating to the 1600s, stands the imposing Mughal-era Red Fort, a symbol of India, and the sprawling Jama Masjid mosque, whose courtyard accommodates 25,000 people. Nearby is Chandni Chowk, a vibrant bazaar filled with food carts, sweets shops and spice stalls.
Day 02 Delhi – Kathgodam (By Train) / Kathgodam – Deori (52 Km/ 1H 30M)
This morning board your train from Delhi, departing at 0600hrs, arriving into Kathgodam at 1140hrs. On arrival your Shakti guide will collect you from the station and you will be driven to the Almora region (3½ hours away) from where the Village Walks will begin. En route you will stop for lunch. You will then begin walking from the village of Chitai for about two hours to reach your first village house in the small and sleepy town of Deora. Drinks by the fire are followed by dinner prepared by your chef this evening.
Day 03 Delhi – Jwalabanj (By Road) (155 Kms / 5 H appx)
Setting off from Deora, reach the village of Chirala after 30 minutes, where you can visit a local school. Continue along the path, passing a ‘ghatt’ (water powered flour mill) and terraced fields through the village of Palyu, climbing for 20 minutes to the road head at Ka-Chula pool from where you will have the option of taking our car to Dhaulchina, , walking gradually uphill for 30 minutes to the lunch spot. After lunch, continue walking through stunning rhododendron forest for around 1½ hrs until you reach the village of Jwalabanj.
Day 04 Jwalabanj
This morning after breakfast, you will gradually climb up the south-west ridge, walking on the trails that were once used to transfer resin on horse backs, which now still is a boost for the local economy. In an hour and a half, further down the ridge you will start descending to Artola village. You will walk through the terraced fields and will reach your picnic spot which is laid on a hill top. After lunch, you will continue to walk uphill through the village of Kutul. Upon ascending this ridge, you will then take a small trail that will lead you to back to Jwalabanj.
Day 05 Jwalabanj – Kana (By Road) (80 Kms / 3H 30 M appx)
This morning after breakfast, you will start with a downhill walk through green terraced fields brings you to the Jageshwar Temple Complex built in the 8th century, which is very interesting to explore. Some distance ahead we have arranged lunch for at a lovely spot by a stream. Another hour further you will reach the village of Kana. For those who wish to walk more, there is a beautiful three hour walk from the house through rhododendron, pine and oak forests.
Day 06 Kana – Kathgodam (102 Km/ 3H 30 M) / Kathgodam – Delhi (By Train)
This morning after breakfast you will be driven back to Kathgodam Railway Station for 4 hours for your journey back to Delhi. You will board your train (Shatabdi Express) departing at 1535 hrs and arriving into Delhi at 2105 hrs.
There is an Air India flight operating four times a week on; Tues/Weds/Fri/Sat (Pantnagar to Delhi).
Day 07 Depart Delhi
Board flight for onward journey.
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| City | Night (s) | 5 Star Deluxe | Room Category |
| Delhi | 01 | Radisson Blu | Deluxe Room |
| Deori | 01 | Village House | Premier Room |
| Jwalabanj | 02 | Village House | Premier Room |
| Kana | 01 | Village House | Premier Room |
– Welcome on arrival with fresh flower garlands.
– Meet assist at the airport / hotels with our representative.
– 06 Nights accommodation as per the program.
– Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner.
– Entrance fees to the monuments.
– Delhi – Kathgodam – Delhi AC chair class express train ticket.
– All necessary support and assistance staff during the tour.
– Local English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Chinese / Russian speaking guide.
– All transfers, sightseeing, excursions by private vehicle.
– Covering all main / major monuments and tourist attractions in each city.
– All taxes
– Tips
– International Air Fare
– Camera / Video Camera Fees
– Visa Fees
– Travel Insurance
– Personal expenses and drinks.
– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.