Private tour in Kathgodam Sunil K
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"Atithi Devo Bhava" {Sanskrit: अतिथिदेवो भव, English translation: The guest is god}. Namaste. Welcome to India, Welcome to Nainital. I am Sunil, Your local host & dost (friend) in the "Lake district of India". I am a local living in this region from last 40 years and am also an Adventure travel professional. My love for travel & adventure took me to the Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management, Gwalior, an one of the premier tourism institutes in the country. I completed my travel and tourism management course from here in 2003. In my last 17 years of career, I have worked in various capacities like Tour executive cum guide, Sr. Tour Executive cum guide, Supervisor and in Manager capacities in various well known Indian Inbound travel companies as well as travel technology MNC's. This exposure helped me to understand better, the needs and requirements of International travelers. Besides a travel professional, I am also a certified mountaineer and an endurance sports lover, who regularly participates in marathons, triathlons and Ultra triathlons . Nainital also spelled as Naini Tal, is a popular hill station in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Nainital is located in the Kumaon foothills of the outer Himalayas at a distance of 310 km (193 mi) from New Delhi, the capital of India. It is situated at an altitude of 2, 084 metres (6, 837 ft) above sea level and have average minimum and maxmimum temperature of 3 to 25 degree celsius (i. e 37. 4 to 77 degree fahrenheit) throughout the year. Dotted with lakes , Nainital has earned the epithet of ' Lake District ' of India . The most prominent of the lakes is Naini lake ringed by hills . Nainital has a varied topography . Some of the important places in the district are Nainital , Bhimtal , Sattal, Naukuchiatal, Haldwani , Kaladhungi , Ramnagar , Bhowali , Ramgarh and Mukteshwar. Nainital's unending expense of scenic beauty is nothing short of a romance with awe-inspiring and pristine Mother nature. Here you can indulge yourself in various activities like Boating, Trekking, Birding, Cave Exploration, Rock climbing, Paragliding, Camping, Ropeway Ride, City Walk and Shopping too. Being a local, a travel professional and also an outdoor lover, It will be a pleasure and honour for me to show this beautiful place of "Devbhhomi" Uttarakhand and Incredible India to my esteemed guests. Thank You So Much. Looking forward to meet you. 1) Travel and Tourism Post Graduate Diploma from Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management(IITTM), Gwalior, India. 2) Liaison Officer Course from Indian Mountaineering Foundation(IMF). 3) Basic Mountaineering Course from National Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports (NIMAS), Arunachal Pradesh, India. 4) Advance Mountaineering Course, NIMAS, Arunachal Pradesh, India. 5) Search and Rescue Course from National Institute of Mountaineering (NIM), Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, india. 6) Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA) from Hanifl Centre for Outdoor Education & Environmental Study. I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver.
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Do you know whom Steve Jobs & his friend Dan Kottke met when he couldn't met the "Kainchi Dham - Shri Neem Karoli BabaJi" in 1974 as the guruji had died the previous September. He was "Haida Khan Babaji". 40 kms from Haldwani - Kathgodam(by road) Haidakhan Vishwa Mahadham Ashram is an world renowned spiritual destination for the people world around. "सत्य सरलता और प्रेम" ("Truth Simplicity & Love") is the universal message of Baba Haidakhan Maharaj Ji. This is an offbeat river hike of approx 7 km ( 14 kms both way) along Gaula river(locally known as Gautami Ganga) where one has to cross river nearly 10-11 times before reaching the famous Haidakhan Vishwa Mahadham (Village Haidakhan, District Nainital), India. The hike has the all the elements of wilderness, adventure, glimpse of Kumauni village life and spirituality. Come explore the offbeat destination with us.
- Meet and greet at 6 am at the Kathgodam railway station. - After short brief we will start our journey to start point of trek (i. e Jamrani Village, 14 km from Kathgodam railway station) on private vehicle. - After morning tea/coffee at local restaurant, we will start our river hike of 7 kms from towards Heda Khan Ashram. - It will take approx 3-4 hrs to reach Haidakhan Vishwa Mahadham Ashram at Haida Khan crossing the river multiple times. - Visit Babaji's ashram and temple and spent some time experiencing the solitude of the place and doing some Yoga/Meditation/Pooja in Ashram. - Later we will have a quick Brunch and return back to Kathgodam by private vehicle or we can return back on the same route as per clients choice. - Tour Ends with beautiful memories. Things to bring: Trekking bag (20-30 lts) Comfortable trekking shorts/trekpants for river crossings. Well fitted and comfortable floaters or light shoes for river crossings & hike. Extra clothing which will be required if clothes get wet.
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Modern, Clean, AC Vehicle( Toyota Innova or Similar) For more then 4 pax, I can arrange bigger vehicle. Kindly let me know in advance.
Haldwani, Uttarakhand, India
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