Treks, Temples & Timeless Valleys of the Kumaon Himalayas
Bisht Tour and Travels crafts unforgettable journeys across the entire Kumaon range — glacier treks, ancient temples, mirror-still lakes and snow-peak sunrises — with comfortable stays and easy pickups from Pantnagar & Haldwani.
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Valleys & hill towns
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Glacier & alpine treks
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Sacred temples
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Pickup hubs
The soulful eastern half of Uttarakhand
From the lakes of Nainital to the high glaciers above Munsiyari, Kumaon is a land of pine-scented ridges, 1,000-year-old temples and some of the finest Himalaya views in India. We are a local team that turns all of it into one seamless, well-looked-after journey.
- ✓ Born-and-raised local guides & drivers
- ✓ Pickup from Pantnagar & Haldwani
- ✓ Hand-picked stays for every budget
- ✓ Fully customisable itineraries
Local expertise, end-to-end care
Local Kumaoni Team
Born-and-raised guides and drivers who know every ridge, shortcut and sunrise point.
Pickup from Pantnagar & Haldwani
Seamless arrival — air, rail or road. We meet you and handle the rest.
Treks + Temples + Valleys
One operator for glacier treks, 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
Emerald lakes, tea-clad ridges and front-row Himalaya panoramas.
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
Queen's MeadowRanikhet
1,869 mA serene cantonment town of pine-clad ridges, the Golf Course at Upat, and uninterrupted views of the Nanda Devi massif.
- Upat Golf Course
- Jhula Devi Temple
- Chaubatia Orchards
- Kumaon Regiment Museum
Cultural HeartAlmora
1,638 mThe cultural capital of Kumaon set on a horseshoe ridge — handicrafts, Kumaoni cuisine, ancient temples and the soul of the region.
- Chitai Golu Devta
- Kasar Devi (the Hippie Hill)
- Bal Mithai sweets
- Nanda Devi Temple
Switzerland of IndiaKausani
1,890 mGandhi called it the 'Switzerland of India'. A 300-km panorama of Trishul, Nanda Devi and Panchachuli unfolds at sunrise over tea gardens.
- Sunrise Himalaya panorama
- Anasakti Ashram
- Kausani Tea Estate
- Baijnath Temple
Glacier & alpine treks
From the beginner-friendly Khaliya Top to the legendary Pindari and Milam glaciers — 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
Moderate–Difficult8–9 daysSunderdhunga Glacier Trek
The 'Valley of Beautiful Stones' — a demanding, remote trek to the Maiktoli and Sukhram glaciers under the great southern wall of Nanda Devi.
- Base
- Khati / Jatoli
- Max altitude
- 4,000 m+
Popular Kumaon packages
Ready-made journeys 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.
4 Nights / 5 DaysNature & view seekersMunsiyari & Panchachuli Explorer
Journey to the edge of the high Himalaya — the five peaks of Panchachuli at sunrise, Birthi Falls, the easy Khaliya Top meadow walk and Bhotiya culture.
Your Kumaon journey starts here
Two convenient pickup & drop hubs for the entire Kumaon range — we meet you and take care of the rest.
Pantnagar Airport (PGH)
Nearest domestic airport to the Kumaon region. We greet you at arrivals with a name placard and begin your journey in a clean, sanitised vehicle.
- Nainital — 70 km (≈2 hrs)
- Almora — 115 km (≈3.5 hrs)
- Kausani — 175 km (≈5.5 hrs)
- Munsiyari — 290 km (≈9 hrs)
Haldwani (Kathgodam Railway / Bus Stand)
The gateway to Kumaon. Kathgodam is the last railhead — we pick you up directly from the station or the Haldwani bus stand, day or night.
- Nainital — 35 km (≈1.5 hrs)
- Ranikhet — 90 km (≈3 hrs)
- Binsar — 120 km (≈4 hrs)
- Pithoragarh — 200 km (≈6.5 hrs)
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.”
Ready to discover Kumaon?
Tell us your dates and we'll craft a custom itinerary — treks, temples and valleys, with pickup from Pantnagar or Haldwani.