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Village Tour from Rishikesh
2 days
About this activity
Day 1: Rishikesh to Kanatal (85 Kms - 2.5 hrs drive, 800 meters trek)
Morning pick up from rishikesh and transfer to Kanatal. Enjoy drive in Himalayan Mountains. At arrival in Kanatal trek 800 meters to reach our home stay run by Goat Village Community (8200 feet altitude).
Our stay will be in mountain style homes re-designed & run by local community. There will be some basic electricity arrangements by solar power but be prepared to adjust in candles also as it is designed in such a way to promote simplicity. Almost everything in meals will be indigenous products picked from farms nearby or village. All the food will be organic. Hot water will be served in buckets. Self service is well appreciated.
After check in enjoy lunch. Later after some relaxation, evening walk around the farms nearby. Talk to the locals. Learn some farming and gardening (depend on season). Later learn cooking in kitchen and feel free to help. After dinner relax or share your stories with other people. Dinner and overnight stay. (Lunch and dinner)
Day 2: Kanatal to Rishikesh (15 Kms trek and 2.5 hrs drive)
Early in the morning get some packed breakfast and start your trek to Khurath village. This is 7 kms trek one way. You will pass through farms, mountains and local village. You will experience traditional lifestyle of people living in Himalayan mountains. Pass through the different farms depend of season. Take pictures with goats and farmers around if they allow you. Later return to our home stay. After lunch check out. Trek down 800 meters. Meet our driver and start drive to Rishikesh. Dropping at Rishikesh. (Breakfast and lunch)
Cost Includes:
01 night stay on twin/triple sharing in Goat Village Kanatal (www.thegoatvillage.com/kanatal.aspx).
Meals as mentioned in plan.
English speaking guide / escort throughout the tour.
Private car for transfer and sightseeing according to the tour plan.
All cost related to car, driver and guide.
Excludes:
Meals not mentioned in plan.
Gratuities
Note:
Expect comfortable stay but with simplicity and local way rather than luxury. The tour is about village experience where people try to adjust with minimum things and live life without depending on modern day facilities.
All the guests are required to carry valid photo identification (Passport visa for foreigners and Aadhar/Voter Id/License for domestic tourist).
AC in vehicle will not work in mountain area climbing roads.
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Morning pick up from rishikesh and transfer to Kanatal. Enjoy drive in Himalayan Mountains. At arrival in Kanatal trek 800 meters to reach our home stay run by Goat Village Community (8200 feet altitude).
Our stay will be in mountain style homes re-designed & run by local community. There will be some basic electricity arrangements by solar power but be prepared to adjust in candles also as it is designed in such a way to promote simplicity. Almost everything in meals will be indigenous products picked from farms nearby or village. All the food will be organic. Hot water will be served in buckets. Self service is well appreciated.
After check in enjoy lunch. Later after some relaxation, evening walk around the farms nearby. Talk to the locals. Learn some farming and gardening (depend on season). Later learn cooking in kitchen and feel free to help. After dinner relax or share your stories with other people. Dinner and overnight stay. (Lunch and dinner)
Day 2: Kanatal to Rishikesh (15 Kms trek and 2.5 hrs drive)
Early in the morning get some packed breakfast and start your trek to Khurath village. This is 7 kms trek one way. You will pass through farms, mountains and local village. You will experience traditional lifestyle of people living in Himalayan mountains. Pass through the different farms depend of season. Take pictures with goats and farmers around if they allow you. Later return to our home stay. After lunch check out. Trek down 800 meters. Meet our driver and start drive to Rishikesh. Dropping at Rishikesh. (Breakfast and lunch)
Cost Includes:
01 night stay on twin/triple sharing in Goat Village Kanatal (www.thegoatvillage.com/kanatal.aspx).
Meals as mentioned in plan.
English speaking guide / escort throughout the tour.
Private car for transfer and sightseeing according to the tour plan.
All cost related to car, driver and guide.
Excludes:
Meals not mentioned in plan.
Gratuities
Note:
Expect comfortable stay but with simplicity and local way rather than luxury. The tour is about village experience where people try to adjust with minimum things and live life without depending on modern day facilities.
All the guests are required to carry valid photo identification (Passport visa for foreigners and Aadhar/Voter Id/License for domestic tourist).
AC in vehicle will not work in mountain area climbing roads.
Included
- 1 night accommodation as per itinerary.
- Meals as per itinerary.
- All activities mentioned in plan.
- Professional guide through out the tour.
- Pick up and drop for your desired place in rishikesh.
- Private tour
- Transport by private vehicle
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Bottled water
- Coffee and/or Tea
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks.
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A moderate amount of walking is involved.
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
- A current valid photo id (passport, visa etc) is required on the day of travel.
- Valid identity proof is necessary. Carry photocopy of aadhara, license or voter id. For foreigners Passport-visa is required.
- Clothing: April to Sept: Cottons with light woolens, Oct to March: Heavy woolens.
- For the 800 m walk, if you wish to hire a pony for yourself or to carry the luggage, please do let us know in advance. Local pony drivers charge around INR 500 per pony/mule, which could carry 100 Kg of luggage, sufficient enough for 6 people.
- Carrying your own towels, soaps and other toiletries will help the community avoid the wastage of gallons of water which goes into washing, and in minimizing the use of chemicals in the form of washing powder etc.
- The stay has no electricity. Kitchen gets lit in the nights on solar panels and offers limited power for charging phones and other necessary equipment. Please carry a handy flash light/torch with extra batteries.
- You’ll be amidst wilderness while hiking or exploring around. Do carry insect-repellent ointments, oils or creams to stay protected from seasonal bugs.
- Trekking shoes, water bottles.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
70%
