Sustainable village walking tours

Himalayas - Abode of the Snows - No where on Earth are the mountains as dominant part of the landscape as the mountain range of the The Himalayas. Where India butts up against mass of Central Asia, the Himalayas continue to rise at a relatively fast geologic rate. So, every year Mt. Everest gets even higher.

Some of the best, in fact perhaps the very best off the beaten trekking of anywhere is to be found here in Uttaranchal (Kumaon). It's great because most people in the mountains have no choice here - they must walk to get from one place to another.

Himalayas and Culture
The Himalayas - a living museum - As spectacular as the mountains are, the one thing that makes this place even better is the mountain culture that still exists in the Kumaon Himalaya.
As you make your way along the Himalaya trails in Kumaon you'll be partaking in a culture that has existed for hundreds of years, or even longer. Some is still uncorrupted by modern Western influences. If you don't know what that means, you will when you go there and enjoy the Himalayas experience. It is, one would say - profound.

Trails in the Himalayas
Trails in the Himalayas - Trails abound everywhere in the Himalayas. From the lowlands where rice grows along with tropical fruits such as bananas, oranges and more exotic local specimens. Further up, one runs into the temperate forests. And then in the high country it's rock, ice, snow and wind - the abode of the snows, as it's called.

All of the Himalayas make for an excellent adventure. You'll be in the heart of an area that has been a fertile ground for religions. Hindus tend toward the lower elevations of the Himalayas. Buddhists inhabits the higher areas. Local Muslims live all over, and dominate some areas such as Pakistan. It all makes for a fascinating landscape.

Suggested walking tours originating from Pangot-Woodside Retreat:
Grade 1 walk:After breakfast walk from Pangot to Kunjkharak with packed lunch.A beautiful and scenic walk on a jungle track 12 kilometers to the temple.Enroute you will have tea at a village shop at Binayak from where you can view the spectacular Himalayan ranges of Trishul,Nanda Devi,Nanda Khot and the entire Dhaula Dhar range.The walk ends at the beautiful Kunjaharak temple.After lunch you are driven back to Woodside.This walk will make you experience the flaura and Fauna including bird life and will also give you an insight about the culture and village life.
Grade 2 walk:After breakfast walk to Binayak with packed luncg.A beautiful walk along a quaint jungle road 6 kilometers.Tea and lunch at Binayak from where you can enjoy view s of the spectacular Himalayan ranges of Trishul,Nanda Devi,Nanda Khot and the entire Dhaula Dhar range. After lunch you will be driven back to Pangot-Woodside. This walk will make you experience the flaura and glimpses of the mountain ranges including bird life and will also give you an insight about the culture and village life.

Grade 3 walk:Walk to Kilburey a beautiful british guest house with spectacular views of the Himalayan ranges.One walks past the Pangot village up to the Kilbury guest house which is at a distance of 4 kilometers.Tea and lunch will be provided at Kilbury. The walk is gradual and comfortable and you will experience the beautiful village life and the flaura and fauna of the region with views of the beautiful snow capped Himalayan ranges.

For details on more options and prices kindly email us on rahul@tcc-globaltrade.com.