DAY 01: DELHI ARRIVAL.
Meeting and assistance on arrival at the International airport, our representatives welcome and escort and transfer to the hotel, whilst the room keys and check-in is organized, our representative would hand over the documents and brief the tour programme to you. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 02: DELHI - KATHGODAM (BY TRAIN RANIKHET EXP DEP 2240 ARR 0520 HRS).
Morning after breakfast visit Red Fort (photo - stop) - massive sandstone fort built by Shah Jahan on the banks of river Yamuna., Jama Masjid - is the largest mosque in India and stands across the road from the Red Fort, built in 1656 by Shahjahan. About 20,000 people can pray here at a time, Jama Masjid it was built from 1644 to 1658 in the reign of Shahjahan. The mosque which measures 65m on 35m, and whose court forms a square of 100m on side is by its surface the greatest religious construction of Islam, Rajghat - is the cremation ground of great father of the nation, Mahatama Gandhi. Afternoon proceed for sightseeing of New Delhi where you visit Qutub Minar- is the tower of victory started by Qutub-Ud-Din-Aibak in 1199AD upon becoming sultan of Delhi, Lotus temple- this distinctive lotus shaped marvel in Marble is a symbol peace, India Gate (the war memorial) and Presidents House (From outside). Late evening transfer to Old Delhi Railway Station to board your train Ranikhet Express at 2240 hrs for Kathgodam. Overnight on board.

DAY 03: KATHGODAM - DEORA
ARRIVE KATHGODAM : 0540 HRS
DURATION : 7h45m.
On arrival in Kathgodam (the last station on the line), please wait in your compartment as our guide will come and collect you from there. You will then be driven to the Almora region (three hours away) from where the Village Walks will begin.

Setting off from the road head on the Kasar Devi Ridge (1862m/6108ft), where on a clear day, a grand sweep of the Great Himalayan Range is visible, you will begin by walking down through the pretty village of Maath, scenically positioned on a ridge. The walk continues downhill through terraced fields and into a chir (pine) forest, where you will stop for a drink.

Continuing on from the forest, the path turns a little dry and rocky before you pass the village of Bimtola and climb for twenty minutes to your lunch point. Lunch will be served in the grounds of a temple, around two hours after you set off from the Kasar Devi ridge.

After lunch, you will walk down through the colourful Naini Valley passing two temples dating from the 10th and 12th centuries. One of these temples is dedicated to Lord Shiva (you can tell by the many 'lingams' visible in the temple) and the other is dedicated to Lord Ram. Your private guide will elaborate further on the history of these temples. Continue walking through the fields and gently climb uphill to the village of Deora.

Overnight: Deora Village House - Twin Room (Fully Inclusive)
Altitude: 1495m (4904ft) Distance: 8.6 km Time: 5 hours.

DAY 04: DEORA - JWALABANJ.
Setting off from Deora, you will reach the village of Chirala after approximately thirty minutes of walking, where you can visit the local school. If he is around, you can also visit the house of an interesting ex army officer.

Continue walking through a pine forest, descending into the Shivalaya valley as the forest peters out. The scenic valley has a stream running down one side and one can often see children playing in the stream and adults working the fields.

Walk along the valley before turning left and climbing up towards the village of Alai. Follow a water canal for twenty minutes before stopping for a drink and the opportunity to dip your feet in a natural rock pool.

Continuing along the path, passing a 'ghatt' (water powered flour mill) and terraced fields through the village of Palyu, before climbing for twenty minutes to the road head at Ka-chula Pool.

From Ka-chula Pool you have the option of taking our car (which will be waiting for you) to Dhaulchina, around twenty minutes away, before walking gradually uphill for thirty minutes to the lunch spot. For those who are feeling more energetic, the walk from Ka-chula Pool to the lunch spot (without taking the car) takes around an hour and a half with two fairly steep uphill stretches.

After lunch, continue walking gradually uphill through stunning rhododendron forest for around one and a half hours until you reach the village of Jwalabanj.

Overnight: Jwalabanj Village House - Twin Room (Fully Inclusive)
Altitude: 2147m (7042ft) Distance: 14.8 - 17.1 km Time: 6-7 hours.

DAY 05: JWALABANJ - KANA.
Provided the weather is clear, we will wake you up early and walk you up to the road head for a very short drive to our mountain viewing point. Watching the sunrise over the Great Himalaya Range is well worth getting out of bed for!

Return to the house for breakfast, before starting your walk with a short ten minutes climb. You will walk down through ancient oak forest, passing the village of Kandhar, where you will have to clamber down some slightly steep terraced fields. Once you have reached the bottom of the valley, you will follow the stream through the oak forest, getting to see a kingfisher diving into the stream if you are lucky.

An hour or so after you have left the house, you will emerge onto a proper road which leads to the 8th century temple complex at Jageshwar, a hindu pilgrimage sight. Explore the temple complex before continuing along the road and back through terraced fields.

The final part of the walk takes you through a thick mixed forest to the village of Kana where lunch will be waiting for you at the village house. This last part of the walk is uphill most of the way.

As you will only have walked for around two and half to three hours today, we have arranged for you to take an afternoon walk to the village of Jhankarshein which has an interesting temple. The three hour return journey takes you through an interesting mix of pine, oak and rhodendron forest dotted with berry trees and a peach orchard. The temple is dedicated to a local deity, Golu Devta and is a popular local pilgrimage sight.

If you feel that you have walked enough by the time you have reached Kana at lunchtime, your itinerary is completely private and flexible and if you wanted to, you could spend your afternoon sitting outside reading a good book and admiring the scenery.
Overnight: KanaVillage House - Twin Room (Fully Inclusive)
Altitude: 1892m (6206ft) Distance: 12 km Time: 6 - 7 hours.

DAY 06: KANA - LETI.
This morning you will walk for ten minutes to the road head where you will be met and driven for five hours to Leti.

On arrival at the road head in Leti you will walk to the resort, which usually takes around an hour along a dramatic mountain trail. Whilst the pathway to 360 Leti is being widened and extended, we are using a different route on some days, taking around two to three hours. The walk is still beautiful but is much much steeper than the relatively flat path that is being worked on. Please note that some days (if we can get past the workman), we can use the short route and that by the end of April we expect the work to be done and the short route permanently walkable. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that the work will be finished then as it is government contractors doing the work.

An innovative language of architecture that combines age-old local building techniques with contemporary design and structural technologies, set in a stunning mountain wilderness at 8,000 feet, 360° Leti is a place where you can take time to reflect, and allow the space, peace and astonishingly beautiful landscape to work their magic around you. With only four private guest pavilions and a main lounge-dining area, 360° Leti provides an exclusive mountain experience - the first and only place of its kind in the Himalaya. Indoors, there's gourmet cooking and fine wine, as well as beds adorned with pashmina blankets and fluffy duvets. Outdoors there are mountain walks (with private guides), delicious picnics, fabulous views, just chilling out in planter's chairs - and, if you wish, yoga and meditation sessions by arrangement.

Overnight: 360° Leti - Double/Twin cottage (Fully Inclusive)
Altitude: 2230m (7314ft).

DAY 09: LETI - KATHGODAM (BY TRAIN RANIKHET EXP DEP 2040 ARR 0450 HRS).
After breakfast you will walk to the road head, where your vehicle will be waiting to drive you back to Kathgodam station and board train to Delhi. Overnight in train.

DAY 10: ARRIVAL DELHI RAILWAY STATION.
On arrival in Sarai Rohilla transfer to hotel, Upon arrival check into the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 11: DELHI DEPARTURE AIRPORT.
Transfer to Delhi International airport and board flight to onwards destination.