✦ leisure · 5–7 Days
Kumaun Circuit
Hill stations, ashrams and quiet temples.
Kumaun — the eastern half of Uttarakhand — has a softer, more lived-in atmosphere than the Char Dham region across the Alaknanda. Nainital’s colonial-era lakefront, the Neem Karoli Baba ashram at Kainchi Dham, the heritage market lanes of Almora, and the 124-temple complex of Jageshwar Dham — all in a 5-7 day circuit.
This route works as a calm family holiday, a spiritual yatra (Kainchi Dham is famously beloved of Steve Jobs and Zuckerberg), or a base for the more demanding Adi Kailash & Om Parvat Yatra.
Pricing depends heavily on the season (summer peaks in Nainital are ~3x off-season) and your accommodation tier — WhatsApp us for current quotes.
Route
The journey
- 01 Kathgodam
- 02 Nainital
- 03 Kainchi Dham
- 04 Almora
- 05 Binsar
- 06 Jageshwar Dham
- 07 Return
Included
What's in the package
- Accommodation in heritage hotels / homestays
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- All transfers and sightseeing by private vehicle
- Toll, parking, driver allowance, fuel
- Vacanza Go local representative
Not Included
Bring your own
- Entry fees to temples, sanctuaries, museums
- Boat rides at Nainital, ropeway fares
- Camera fees, guide charges
- Lunches and snacks
- Personal expenses
Read Before You Travel
Important notes
- June 15 Kainchi Dham bhandara draws huge crowds — book very early or avoid
- Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary has weather-dependent road access
- Photo ID mandatory at hotels
Where We'll Go
Destinations covered
Questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the Kainchi Dham annual bhandara?
Every year on June 15 — the death anniversary of Neem Karoli Baba. Tens of thousands attend. We typically advise our guests to visit on adjacent days (June 13-14 or 16-17) for a more meditative darshan.
Can I add Jim Corbett to this circuit?
Yes — Jim Corbett National Park is 70 km from Nainital and naturally extends the circuit by 2 nights. We work with vetted jungle lodges and book gypsy safaris directly.
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