Treks, Temples & Timeless Valleys of the Kumaon & Garhwal Himalayas
Unforgettable journeys across Kumaon & Garhwal — glacier treks, the sacred Char Dham & Panch Kedar, ancient temples and snow-peak sunrises, with comfortable stays and easy pickups.
PickupsPantnagar Airport · Haldwani · Rishikesh Railway Station · Dehradun · Haridwar Railway Station
20+
Valleys, towns & shrines
13
Treks & pilgrim trails
Char Dham
& Panch Kedar covered
5
Pickup hubs
Two great ranges, one local team
From the lakes of Nainital and the glaciers above Munsiyari in Kumaon, to the Char Dham shrines, the Valley of Flowers and the meadows of Chopta in Garhwal — this is a land of pine-scented ridges, 1,000-year-old temples and the finest Himalaya views in India. We turn all of it into one seamless, well-looked-after journey.
- ✓ Born-and-raised Kumaoni & Garhwali guides
- ✓ Pickup across Kumaon & Garhwal
- ✓ Hand-picked stays for every budget
- ✓ Fully customisable itineraries
Local expertise, end-to-end care
Local Uttarakhand Team
Born-and-raised Kumaoni & Garhwali guides and drivers who know every ridge, shortcut and sunrise point.
Kumaon & Garhwal pickups
Pantnagar & Haldwani for Kumaon; Rishikesh, Dehradun & Haridwar stations for Garhwal. We meet you and handle the rest.
Treks + Char Dham + Valleys
One operator for glacier treks, the Char Dham & Panch Kedar pilgrimage, ancient temples and the most beautiful valleys.
Transparent Pricing
Clear inclusions, no hidden costs, and packages you can fully customise.
Safety First
Sanitised vehicles, experienced hill drivers, permits and on-trek first-aid.
Destinations across Kumaon & Garhwal
Emerald lakes and tea-clad ridges in Kumaon; the Char Dham, Chopta and the Valley of Flowers in Garhwal.
Lake DistrictNainital
2,084 mThe crown jewel of Kumaon — a pear-shaped emerald lake ringed by forested hills, colonial charm, boating and the famous Mall Road.
- Naini Lake boating
- Naina Devi Temple
- Snow View Point
- Tiffin Top
Lakes & BirdingBhimtal & Sattal
1,370 mA quieter cluster of seven interconnected freshwater lakes wrapped in oak and pine — a paradise for birders, kayakers and slow travellers.
- Bhimtal island aquarium
- Sattal kayaking
- Butterfly Research Centre
- Birdwatching
Orchards & ViewsMukteshwar
2,171 mApple orchards, deodar forests and a 350-degree wall of snow peaks. Home to Chauli Ki Jaali cliffs and a 5,000-year-old Shiva temple.
- Chauli Ki Jaali
- Mukteshwar Dham
- Himalaya viewpoints
- Adventure rappelling
Yoga Capital · GatewayRishikesh
372 mWhere the Ganga leaves the mountains — the world's yoga capital and the springboard for the Char Dham. Ringing temple bells, the evening Ganga Aarti, white-water rafting and the iconic suspension bridges.
- Triveni Ghat Ganga Aarti
- Lakshman & Ram Jhula
- Yoga & ashrams
- Ganga river rafting
Gateway of the GodsHaridwar
314 mOne of Hinduism's seven holiest cities and the first stop on every Garhwal pilgrimage. The grand evening aarti at Har Ki Pauri, where thousands of lamps float down the Ganga, is unforgettable.
- Har Ki Pauri aarti
- Mansa Devi ropeway
- Chandi Devi temple
- Kumbh Mela city
Doon ValleyDehradun
640 mUttarakhand's leafy capital in the Doon Valley — the road, rail and air hub for all of Garhwal, with colonial-era institutes, limestone caves and easy day-trips to Mussoorie.
- Robber's Cave (Guchhupani)
- Forest Research Institute
- Sahastradhara springs
- Tapkeshwar temple
Glacier treks & sacred trails
From the beginner-friendly Khaliya Top and legendary Pindari glacier to the Char Dham Yatra and Panch Kedar — fully supported with guides, porters and camps.
Moderate6–7 daysPindari Glacier Trek
The classic 'glacier you can reach in a week'. Walk through Khati village, oak forests and the Pindar river gorge to the snout of the Pindari Glacier beneath Nanda Khat.
- Base
- Loharkhet / Khati
- Max altitude
- 3,660 m (Zero Point)
Moderate7–8 daysKafni Glacier Trek
The quieter twin of Pindari, branching east up the Kafni river to a glacier framed by Nanda Kot and Nanda Bhanar. Often combined with Pindari.
- Base
- Khati
- Max altitude
- 3,860 m
Moderate10–12 daysChar Dham Yatra
The great Garhwal pilgrimage circuit linking the four sacred sources — Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath — combining short Himalayan treks, river shrines and hot springs over an unforgettable journey.
- Base
- Haridwar / Rishikesh
- Max altitude
- 3,583 m (Kedarnath)
Popular Kumaon & Garhwal packages
Ready-made journeys — from the Kumaon grand tour to the Char Dham Yatra — that you can book as-is or tailor to your dates.
3 Nights / 4 DaysFamilies & first-timersNainital Lake & Hills Getaway
An easy, scenic introduction to Kumaon's lake district — boating on Naini Lake, the seven lakes of Bhimtal–Sattal, and the orchards of Mukteshwar.
5 Nights / 6 DaysPilgrims & culture loversDevbhoomi Temple Circuit
A soulful circuit through Kumaon's holiest shrines — Kainchi Dham, Jageshwar's 124 temples, Chitai Golu Devta and the mystical Patal Bhuvaneshwar cave.
10 Nights / 11 DaysPilgrims & spiritual seekersChar Dham Yatra
The complete Garhwal pilgrimage — Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath — with comfortable stays, experienced drivers on the mountain roads and full support on the Kedarnath trek.
Your Kumaon & Garhwal journey starts here
Pantnagar & Haldwani for Kumaon; the Rishikesh, Dehradun & Haridwar railway stations for Garhwal — we meet you and take care of the rest.
Kumaon
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Pantnagar Airport
Air · Nainital — 70 km (≈2 hrs)
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Haldwani
Rail & Road · Nainital — 35 km (≈1.5 hrs)
Garhwal
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Rishikesh Railway Station
Rail · Haridwar — 25 km (≈45 min)
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Dehradun
Air & Rail · Jolly Grant Airport — 25 km (≈45 min)
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Haridwar Railway Station
Rail · Rishikesh — 25 km (≈45 min)
What our guests say
“Pickup from Pantnagar was bang on time and the driver was so caring with our kids. Every viewpoint was perfectly timed for the light. Felt like travelling with family.”
“The trek was flawlessly organised — strong guides, warm camps and great food at altitude. Reaching Zero Point was the highlight of my year.”
“Jageshwar and Patal Bhuvaneshwar were deeply moving, and the team handled all the logistics so we could simply be present. Highly recommended.”
Stories & travel tips
Real experiences from our travellers, and honest guides from our team to help you plan.
Guest story★★★★★Our Char Dham Yatra was everything we had prayed for
We had dreamed of the Char Dham for fifteen years. Travelling with Bisht Tour and Travels, we finally did it — without a single worry about roads, stays or logistics.
Guest story★★★★★Reaching Pindari Zero Point — the trek of a lifetime
Six days of oak forests, the roaring Pindar river and a glacier snout at the foot of Nanda Khat. A flawlessly run trek with guides I'd follow anywhere.
Travel guideThe Bisht promise: how we care for you from arrival to farewell
Behind every smooth trip is a local team that sweats the details — pickups, permits, hill-wise drivers and honest pricing. Here's how we look after you.
Ready to discover Uttarakhand?
Tell us your dates and we'll craft a custom Kumaon or Garhwal itinerary — treks, the Char Dham, temples and valleys, with pickup from Pantnagar, Haldwani, Rishikesh, Dehradun or Haridwar.