Tour Itinerary
Whether exploring Delhi’s historical sites, traveling through India’s breathtaking landscapes, visiting local villages, or trekking the Himalayan foothills, each day brings guests something unique and exciting with Dunagiri Student Tours. Our Student Tours offer the itinerary and experiences of our Cultural Heritage Tours, but specifically designed for students. Whether an organized high school or college trip or college age students traveling independently, our Tour offers students the opportunity to explore the culture, places and people of India from a unique and educational point of view.
| Day 1 | Arrive in Delhi - You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel, where you are free to rest, relax, enjoy the surrounding sights, an evening meal and an overnight stay. |
| Day 2 | In Delhi - After breakfast, you will enjoy a day of sightseeing, experiencing some of Delhi’s famous UNESCO World Heritage sites such as the Red Fort and Humayun’s Tomb. Get a detailed insight from our interesting and knowledgeable expert. After a day of taking in Delhi’s culture, you will be transferred to the Delhi Railroad Station, where you will begin your overnight trip to Kathgodam. |
| Day 3 | Kathgodam to Dunagiri - On arrival at Kathgodam, you will be driven through the mountains to Dunagiri, stopping to enjoy the mountain scenery, sites and villages along the way. After arrival at Dunagiri, you can enjoy time to rest, freshen up and a delicious meal. You will be given a tour of Dunagiri, and can spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Enjoy your choice of activities* for the evening at Dunagiri. |
| Day 4 | Dunagiri - After breakfast we take a walk through the lush forests and fields to one of the local villages, where guests can meet the villagers, spending time getting to know the people, their customs and their lifestyles. Enjoy a meal prepared by the local families, experience local dress, music, and dance. It will be truly unique day of broadening our appreciation for the local culture. Return to your choice of activities* for the evening at Dunagiri. |
| Day 5 | Dunagiri - After breakfast embark on a day trip to the nearby mountain village of Dwarahat, where visiting beautiful 10-12th century temple complexes and ancient sculptures, exploring the village lifestyle and taking in the beautiful scenery and good food will make it a very enjoyable day. Return to your choice of activities* for the evening at Dunagiri. |
| Day 6 | Dunagiri - After breakfast we begin our trek to visit the Dunagiri Temple. After a one-hour hike through oak forests, along mountain ridges and with breathtaking views on all sides, we reach the hilltop Dunagiri Temple. Here we learn of the history, the meaning and take in the deep feelings of such a place. A most beautiful place for a lunch, then we will enjoy the return hike. Enjoy your choice of activities* for the evening at Dunagiri. |
| Day 7 | Dunagiri - After breakfast we leave for the mountain drive to the village of Kausani, enjoying the scenic beauty along the way. In Kausani we will visit the Kausani Tea Estate, learning of its history and teas, perhaps choosing to purchase some of the fine blends. We will also visit the Gandhi Ashram, where Gandhi spent time in 1929. Our afternoon will include enjoying some shopping and a wonderful local meal. Return to your choice of activities* for the evening at Dunagiri. |
| Day 8 | Dunagiri - After breakfast we will depart on a long trek to Pandukholi. Gorgeous mountain vistas, local flora and fauna and the history of the area will fill our trek. A mountain meadow, the nearby ashram and amazing views will create a perfect place to have a meal and take in the experience. Enjoy a picnic of wholesome, healthy and delicious meal prepared in the Ashram at 8,800 feet. Upon return enjoy your choice of activities* for the evening at Dunagiri. |
| Day 9 | Dunagiri to Kathgodam - After breakfast and an activity, there will be time to enjoy Dunagiri before packing up and leaving for Kathgodam. During the long mountain drive towards Kathgodam we will stop to enjoy the scenery and sites along the way. Arrive in Kathgodam, where we can explore the area before the train departs for Delhi. |
| Day 10 | Delhi - After arrival in Delhi in the morning, we will transfer to the hotel. There you can freshen up, and are free to rest, relax, enjoy the surrounding sights, a meal and later we will assist with your transfer to the International Airport for your flight back. |
| *Choice of Additional Activities at Dunagiri: Volunteer activity/project with local community Local cuisine cooking class Flora and fauna trek Spot medicinal plants in forest Mehndi (Indian henna) Bird watching Language lessons Games Kite flying Evening bon fire |
