Trekking & Wilderness Expedition · 8 Nights / 9 Days

Eastern Kumaon
Wilderness Expedition

Munsiyari  ·  Khaliya Top  ·  Milam Trail  ·  Askot  ·  Pithoragarh  ·  Lohaghat

🥾 Trekkers
🐦 Birdwatchers
📸 Wildlife Photographers
Duration
8 Nights / 9 Days
Starts
Delhi NCR
Ends
Delhi NCR
Group Size
Max 8–10 travelers
Fitness Level
Moderate
Max Altitude
3,500+ m (Khaliya Top)
The Expedition

Experience the untouched wilderness of Eastern Kumaon through a meticulously designed trekking and birdwatching expedition across some of the Himalaya's most scenic yet least-visited regions. Alpine meadow treks, Himalayan birding at world-class sites, ancient glacier trails, and the Panchachuli sunrise – this journey is for those who know what the mountains are really for.

Unlike mainstream Uttarakhand packages, this expedition prioritizes biodiversity-rich forest zones, low-density tourism routes, and immersive village experiences over commercial sightseeing. Every day is built around what nature offers – not what the calendar demands.

Journey Highlights
Abbott Mount, Lohaghat
Abbott Mount, Lohaghat
Banasur Fort Ruins
Banasur Fort Ruins
Birthi Falls, Munsiyari Road
Birthi Falls, Munsiyari Road
Khaliya Top Alpine Meadow
Khaliya Top Alpine Meadow
Himalayan Wildflower Valley
Himalayan Wildflower Valley
Askot Wildlife Sanctuary
Askot Wildlife Sanctuary
Milam Glacier Trail
Milam Glacier Trail
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 0

Overnight Departure from Delhi

Delhi → Kumaon Himalaya

Depart from Delhi NCR between 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM. The Eastern Himalaya is a long journey from the plains – and that distance is part of what makes it sacred.

Private SUV transfer
Optional overnight train to the foothills
Himalayan Bird Species
Himalayan Monal
March – May
🦜
Khalij Pheasant
Year-round
🦜
Rufous Sibia
Spring & Autumn
🦜
Himalayan Griffon
Winter & Spring
🦅
Laughing Thrush
Spring
🦜
Sunbirds
Summer
🦜
Himalayan Woodpecker
Year-round
🦜
Snow Pigeon
Winter
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Package Details
✓Accommodation on twin-sharing basis
✓Daily breakfast & dinner
✓All internal transportation (private SUV)
✓Experienced local mountain guide
✓Guided trekking support throughout
✓Birdwatching assistance
✓Bonfire experiences (weather permitting)
✓Sightseeing as per itinerary
Best Travel Season
March – May
Peak birdwatching season – Himalayan Monal at its most active
September – November
Crystal-clear mountain visibility for trekking and photography
December – February
Snow landscapes and rare winter birding species
Altitude Profile
Delhi216 m
Lohaghat1,745 m
Abbott Mount1,981 m
Pithoragarh1,650 m
Munsiyari2,200 m
Khaliya Top3,500+ m
Askot Wildlife Region1,100–2,000 m
Join the Expedition

The Wilderness is Waiting

Limited seasonal departures. Maximum 8–10 travelers. Premium and backpacker versions available.

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Travel insurance strongly recommended · Responsible Himalayan travel · Local expert guides
Begin Your Journey

Ready to Explore the Eastern Kumaon Wilderness?

Pristine trails, rare wildlife and authentic Himalayan villages await your discovery