Shakti Kumaon includes both the Shakti Kumaon Himalayas Village Walk as well as our award winning lodge, Shakti 360° Leti. These experiences, located in the stunning and lesser known region of the state of Uttarakhand, can be experienced separately or combined to create a unique Himalayan journey.
A little known region known as Kumaon Himalayas lies in the northern hill state of Uttarakhand, promising some of the most stunning mountain scenery in the world from the perennially snow-capped peaks of the Great Himalaya range in the north, to the pretty hill stations at its foothills.
Lucky to have escaped the influx of backpackers common in other hill areas, in Kumaon Shakti has been able to pioneer the concept of village walks in an unspoiled, offbeat part of India.
In this captivating region of the Indian Himalayas, Kumaon boasts its stunning scenery, while we're proud to be able to organise Kumaon tours and trekking holidays for those lucky few that choose to come along and experience true freedom.
A privately guided village-to-village walk usually over the course of 4 or 5
nights, taking in 3 beautifully renovated villages houses located in the Almora region of Uttarakhand. Days are spent trekking Kumaon in a remote and beautiful region, in an area known for its gentle people, lush surroundings and sweeping views of the Panchachuli Himalayan range.
Located 5½ hours drive north of the Shakti Kumaon Village Walk, Shakti 360° Leti offers a one of a kind mountain experience. With only 4 bedrooms, outstanding cooking & service, exceptional Kumaon trekking tours & space to relax and take in the truly astounding sights Kumaon Himalayas has to offer. Designed with sophisticated simplicity and style.
Every journey is private and tailored to individual requirements, preferences and timings, but we hope that these sample itineraries give you a sense of the magic that awaits in Kumaon.
Includes private accommodation in three village houses and 360° Leti on a fully inclusive basis including
all meals and beverages, all activities, accompanying English speaking guide, private chef,
support guide and porters and car at disposal. Also includes return transfers
between Kathgodam/Pantnagar and village houses and Leti.
*Additional government taxes will apply
Includes private accommodation in two village houses and 360° Leti on a fully inclusive basis including
all meals and beverages, all activities, accompanying English speaking guide, private chef,
support guide and porters and car at disposal. Also includes return transfers
between Kathgodam station/Pantnagar airport and village houses and Leti.
*Additional government taxes will apply
Based on 4 nights at Shakti village houses on a fully inclusive basis including all meals and beverages,
activities, an accompanying English speaking guide and porters and car at disposal
and return transfers between Kathgodam railway station/Pantnagar airport, village
houses. Train & Flights not included.
*Additional government taxes will apply
The post monsoon months of October and November offer lush scenery and clear views with warm sunny days and nights that are getting increasingly colder. In December and January it becomes very cold at night, however the days are still warm and sunny and offer the clearest views of the mountains. From February, both the days and nights start to get warmer and between March and end of April, the rhododendrons come into bloom. Being the Himalayas it is possible to experience a full span of weather in a single day - from bright sunshine that requires a high SPF and a sunhat, through to a rain storm that calls for a light waterproof jacket in one’s day pack.