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Road Trip To Kumaon Uttarakhand – Our 8 Day Tour to Kumaon Region of Uttarakhand
It was with much excitement and expectation that 7 travel bloggers clambered into the bus from Delhi that would be taking them across the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. It was a Kumaon road trip that would cover over 1200 kilometers in a span of 7 days and would criss-cross the 6 districts of Kumaon Uttarakhand. The excitement increased palpably as we left the state of Uttar Pradesh and entered Uttarakhand – The Land of Gods.
The entire Kumaon odyssey was a revelation as we traveled across some of the lesser known places of the region in the Uttarakhand Bloggers Bus which was an initiative of Uttarakhand Tourism.
Kumaon made famous by Jim Corbett with his, “Man Eaters of Kumaon“, has much more to it than Bengal Tigers of Corbett National Park. Kumaon Uttarakhand was like an unread book and as we traveled across the region, it revealed itself page by page. Our interest and excitement mounting as we turned each page. Some pages revealed the magnificence of the Kumaon Himalayas while others brought forth the beauty of the Deodhar and Pine forests that stretched across the Kumaon hills. Some chapters talked about adventure and trekking in Kumaon Uttarakhand while others talked about the spirituality that envelops the region in a mystical aura.
We bring you some pages of the wonderful book of Kumaon through some of our photos. These are sure to leave you asking for more. Kumaon is indeed a book that one needs to read at leisure, reading and re-reading each chapter, enjoying each and every word of every line.
Places To Visit In Kumaon Uttarakhand
Places to visit in Uttarakhand like Nainital, Dehradun, Rishikesh, Mussoorie, Badrinath, Kedarnath, Mukteshwar, Binsar, Joshimath, etc., are well-known places of interest in Uttarakhand, but our exploration focused on the lesser known jewels of Kumaon Uttarakhand. The places we visited were spread across the Kumaon districts of Almora, Bageshwar, Champawat, Nainital, Pithoragarh, and Udham Singh Nagar.
The places that we visited during our Kumaon trip were an exotic mix of experiences, each one of them unique in some way or the other.
Naukuchiatal – Naukuchiatal is a picture perfect place with an ethereal nine-cornered lake.
Sitlakhet – Sitlakhet is a beautiful hill station nestled high up in the hills with some great nature trails.
Kausani – Kausani is known as the Switzerland of India, a place with amazing views of the Himalayan ranges.
Abbott Mount – Abbott Mount is a pristine getaway high above in the hills in the midst of Pine and Deodhar forests and with the spectre of a haunted hospital.
Chaukori – Chaukori is a serene hamlet with a lovely view of the Himalayan ranges of Kumaon Uttarakhand.
Nanakmatta – Nankmatta is a village with a serene Gurudwara that was blessed with the presence of Guru Nanak.
Patal Bhuvaneshwar – Patal Bhuvaneshwar is an ancient cave temple that offers a thrilling as well as mystical experience.
Tanakpur – Tanakpur is the last town on the Indo-Nepal border.
Lohaghat – Lohaghat is a beautiful town and the gateway to many of the wonders of Kumaon.
Ranikhet – Ranikhet, the enchanting hill station with one of the highest golf courses in Asia.
Bhimtal – Bhimtal is an enchanting place with a shimmering lake.
Katarmal – Where stands a unique and rare Sun Temple.
Baijnath – Famous for its ancient Shiva temple.
Mayavati – Advaita Ashrama – The place where the Advaita Ashram which was visited by Swami Vivekananda stands.
Shyamalatal – A beautiful lake with dark green waters and serenity that endears.
Our sojourn in Kumaon covered these places and the surrounding sights which created memories for a lifetime. We left Kumaon with lots of pictures to relive those magical moments again and again.
The Flowers of Kumaon
The Rhododendron is the state flower of Uttarakhand and one is welcomed by red carpets of these beautiful flowers during the summer months.
We, unfortunately, missed the flowering period of the rhododendrons, but the other flowers that bloomed everywhere in myriad colors more than made up for it.
The Hospitality of Kumaon
The simple and pristine way of life of the people and their warmth and hospitality brought a smile to our lips and is engraved permanently in our hearts.
The hospitality and warmth of Kumaon are not restricted only to its people, it goes much beyond as proved by some of the cute friends that we made on the trip.
The Food of Kumaon
The food of the Kumaon region much like its people is simple, authentic, natural, and rich in taste. Some of the dishes that we relished were Kumauni Raita, Bhatt Ki Dal, and Bal Mithai.
Kumaon- A Medley of Experiences
The entire road trip across the region of Kumaon Uttarakhand was a complete indulgence for the senses.
The entire trip was a smorgasbord of diverse experiences, some on the road and some at the destinations.
Kumaon A Photographer’s Dream
The beautiful landscapes of the Kumaon region are engineered to keep you on the toes and your camera busy.
The Epic Kumaon Road Trip
The road trip across the Kumaon region was enriched with the company of fellow travel bloggers and enthusiasts.
It was indeed a trip of a lifetime, an experience not to be forgotten but cherished, a complete education that took us to some of the most picturesque locations in India.
We hope you liked the glimpses of our Kumaon travel experiences. But these Uttarakhand photos and no amount of words would do justice to the magical beauty of Kumaon.
Uttarakhand Map
Best Way To Travel To Kumaon Uttarakhand
Kumaon region of Uttarakhand state in the north of India is easily accessible.
- Kathgodam from Delhi, the capital of India is about 326 kilometers
- The nearest railway station from New Delhi in Kumaon is Kathgodam
- The nearest airport from Delhi is Pantnagar Airport at a distance of about 300 kilometers
- Kumaon region of Uttarakhand is well connected from major destinations
Best time to visit Kumaon Uttarakhand
Best time to visit Kumaon Uttarakhand is between March to June, and September to November.
Kumaon Tourism
How To Get To Kumaon, Uttarakhand, India
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Where To Stay When Visiting Kumaon, Uttarakhand, India
Kumaon hotels – If you are planning to visit Kumaon Uttarakhand, India, then you must be wondering where to stay in Kumaon, Uttarakhand, India or the best hotels in Kumaon, Uttarakhand, India. For best accommodation – hotels in Kumaon region, we suggest checking out our suggestions here. We always use these sites to book our stay. Best hotels in Kumaon, India can be booked on Booking.com or Skyscanner to save huge and get best deals on booking your stay in Kumaon Uttarakhand, India.
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Driving around Uttarakhand, India
If you are looking at getting the best deals on car rental in Uttarakhand, India, then look no further. You can rent a car in Delhi to explore and experience amazing Uttarakhand, and in and around areas and embark on a road trip of exploration and discovery of heavenly Uttarakhand. If you have a valid Indian driving license then you could rent a self-drive car from Delhi or Chandigarh.
Which of the Uttarakhand tourist places have you visited? Have you experienced Kumaon tourism? Which do you think would be among your favorite places to visit in Kumaon?
To help you decide we leave you with a few of the Kumaoni videos that we have made of our trip, do click on the below image to check out our YouTube channel for this.
Our posts on Uttarakhand, India:
Kumaon Region of Uttarakhand – The Perfect Honeymoon Getaway
Lohaghat – An Unexplored and Lesser Known Gem in Uttarakhand
An Early Morning Trek to view the Himalayan Ranges at Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand
Discovering The Myths and Mysteries of Patal Bhuvaneshwar
Experiencing Serenity At Nanakmatta Gurudwara, Uttarakhand, India
We were hosted by Uttarakhand Tourism. However, the views and opinions expressed here are our own.
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The flowers of Kumaon are absolutely spectacular! I would have spent a huge part of my trip just taking photos of them. Looks like you all had a lovely time.
What a gorgeous place to visit. The photos you have are so beautiful. I would love to go there someday.
The flowers were beautiful and this looks like a perfect place to visit. I will add it to my Bucket List.
I’m so glad you are sharing this part of the world with us. I can’t say I will make it there, but now I have seen it through your eyes.
This looks like a beautiful place to visit. Your photos are all gorgeous. I would love to visit one day.
From the great natural beauty and flowers to ancient structures that seemed like a great trip. 1200 kilometers in 7 days was a long distance and looks like you saw so much.
This place looks so beautiful! There’s just so much beauty in this world I wish people would see that over anything else. I hope one day I can get to this place.
Looks like a wonderful place to visit! You can’t beat those beautiful wild flowers!
I wish I could travel as much as you guys do. This place reminds me of home because of the rice farm.
Those flowers are all beautiful. Too bad you missed the flowering period of the rhododendron, though.
This is the fun part of traveling you got to see beautiful places and learn the history as well. I have never been to a non english speaking country. I am always worried to not understanding the sign. But this place is beautiful and i dont mind giving it a chance.
You can go here for a weekand still not see everything there is to see! I love that it’s a nice escape from the city and that there aren’t much tourists here.
Your pictures are amazing! What a beautiful place to visit!!
This is exactly my kind of road trip! Lush greenery and beautiful sights all throughout the place! You won’t regret going here.
Nice place to visit, Thanks for providing wonderful information.
That pictures are absolutely beautiful and love how they came out. Quite informative about the places too.
What a beautiful place! I would love to go there and photograph everything.
I love taking road trips with the family. It’s my favorite type of vacation. This looks like a beautiful destination.
These photos are absolutely stunning! I have India (big place, I know 😉 ) on my bucket list!
I had no idea how lovely this region is! Great post.
Chaukori sounds like my kind of place! For some reason, I was surprised to see there’s a lot of flowers in Kumaon Uttarakhand that we have here in England!
I can see why Kumaon is a photographer’s dream, what stunning landscapes and scenery too! India is just so pretty, I’d like to visit one day soon! It’s nice to see you met some furry friends along your travels too. I won’t attempt to spell some of the places you mentioned, but they all sound dreamy.
What an exciting trip to take with 7 other bloggers. And Kumaon totally looks so photogenic, I would find it so hard to put down the camera. The architecture and the nature looks absolutely incredible. I hope to be able to visit Kumaon one day.
Thank you so much for this fascinating post about Kumaon. I had not previously heard the story of this beautiful part of India.
Kumaon region is indeed heavenly. And yourphotographs do justice to the beauty of the place. I have been to Uttarakhand quite a number of times, but every time it feels better and better.
How much I love India – so many amazing things to explore! I haven`t heard about the Kumaon Region before – a first class recommendation I would say 🙂
Great post! Looks like a wonderful roadtrip with a variety of stops. The flowers alone are beautiful!
I have travelled by road to Kaushani once and had a good experience with the Kumauni food and nature. The first picture that comes to mind while thinking about the trip was lovely step-cultivation farms on the slope of the hill. A beautiful place with beautiful people and fantastic natural beauty.
What an amazing discovery of Kumaon Uttarakhand. From places to visit, to foods to eat and to enjoying the local experinces, it does look like a trip to be had. Flowers looks so pretty and amazing to see so many different varieties of those in the region. I remember having seen Kumaon folk dance on a friend’s wedding and it was quite an experince. Happy that the post provides places to stay as well and it makes it easy to plan this fantastic road trip to discover Kumaon!
What an incredible place to visit, I think it seems like somewhere we would absolutely love. I just love the beautiful landscape combined with amazing history and also local culture too. I had never heard of this region before.
Such a wonderful place to visit. Never heard of this Gem before. Uttarakhand certainly has some super off beaten places to visit. thanks for sharing this.
I only discovered India through movies, pictures and blog posts so far, but who knows, some day I might be able to visit it in person. It’s the first time that I read about Uttarakhand but this region has so many amazing places, great to learn about it.
I’d love to get on this road trip to Kumaon Uttarakhand with different stops like this! The flowers look so beautiful and inviting. Also, nature is amazing with mountains and lakes. This road trip is really photogenic.
What an awesome adventure! Kumaon looks like a beautiful place with great people and delicious food. And I’m curious what a nine-cornered lake looks like!!
I’m not that familiar with India. Kumaon looks like a wonderful region to visit. I’d love to try some of that delicious looking food. Your pictures are fantastic.
What gorgeous landscapes and floral species!! Kumaon really is a place that I hope to be able to visit some time soon! Thanks for sharing! Cheers!
What a wonderful journey for you! Kumaon is so rich with sights and experiences. People seem so warm in their interactions. I liked the local cuisines too. They are so tempting.
Very keen on Kasauni, Nanakmata and the Patal Bhuveneshwar caves. After seeing all your social updates, have been wanting to get here. Loved your pics of the local life and natural beauty of this place. Kumaon definitely is one offbeat and refreshing destination.
Uttarakhand is so vast and has such an endless list of places to explore. Since it is quite accessible from our city Delhi, we are planning some of these trips by road over the next couple of years. Will consult your list.
I love this post, I want to do this road trip now…however it would be wayyyy too far from where I live in Chennai. Those flowers are stunning too… bloggers road trips look so fun.
Thanks for sharing complete guide of Kumaon, Uttarakhand. Kumaoni food looks so tempting especially that Bhatt ki daal and raita. Though simple, it looks full healthy meal.
Wow what a trip!! 7 travel bloggers all together too! How neat is this! Looks like it was a great time and even better hospitality!
This is such a detailed post. Kumaon is indeed worth a visit and this post is a great guide to plan your trip.
Kumaon looks beautiful! The flowers and landscapes, in particular, just look incredible. I would love to do a roadtrip in the region one day.
I was closely following your journey to Kumaon. You covered a lot of beautiful places. I have been to some of these with my parents, when I was a kid. Your pictures are so beautiful, it feels looking at them that the beauty of this region has been well preserved. Felt like visiting again 🙂
This is awesome. Unfortunately I couldn’t join.
Beautiful post and I must say that you made best use of this trip. I love the way you have observed things on your way. Kumaon is beautiful.
Very detailed post…