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Kumaon Foothills, Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand

Kumaon Foothills

Himalayan eco-lodges built for screen-free family weeks.

Mindful Family
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Suggested length

5 nights

Best time

March to June, September to November

Where you stay

Restored stone farmhouse with orchard grounds

The itinerary

  1. Day 1

    One base, one week

    Drive from Kathgodam, unpack once, orchard dinner.

  2. Day 2

    Farm life

    Children help with the morning milking and baking; parents walk the ridge.

  3. Day 3

    Birds and forest

    Naturalist-led birding walk, picnic lunch, afternoon naps.

  4. Day 4

    Village day

    Pottery with a local artisan, temple visit, bonfire and stories.

  5. Day 5

    Snow view

    Early drive to a Himalayan viewpoint, rest of the day open.

  6. Day 6

    Down

    Breakfast and easy transfer to the plains.

Every day above is a starting shape, not a fixed schedule. We adjust pacing, timings and inclusions to the people travelling.