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Shikhar Nature Resorts Uttarkashi is a beautiful 4-acre property, located on the banks of the Bhagirathi River. It is managed and run by one of the most reputed hospitality firms in Uttarakhand. Your stay will be in well-equipped Swiss-style tents, set on grassy river banks and amidst lots of trees. All tents are spacious and feature twin beds, comfortable chairs, table fans, blankets, bedside tables and tea tables. Every canopy also has an attached bathroom with showers, 24-hour running water and western-style toilets. The running water is generally cold, but you may request for hot water in winters. There are even shaded porches in front of every tent, where you can sit on the chairs and look at the gushing river and the mountains, surrounding the campsite. Enjoy yoga in the mornings and travel to the main city to see the aarti on the ghats in the evenings.
This resort in Uttarkashi is especially known for the hordes of adventure activities that it organises in and near its premises. The mountains make natural sites to engage in thrilling activities like rappelling and rock climbing. You could cross the Bhagirathi River via ropes and pulleys to satisfy your adventurous soul. The resort also has a suspension bridge at a height of about 60 feet from the river, on which you may also walk.
Fun Activities:
Test your strength as you try to break the knot, formed by interweaving of arms of your group-members. Play human ludo, substituting the pieces for yourself. You may also ask the management to make arrangements for you to enjoy rafting. See how good your concentration and balance are with three rope balance and balance beam. Climb the vertical rope to test and improve the strength of your arms and hands. You can enjoy tug of war, volleyball, badminton, cricket and table tennis in the campus. Climb a net or a ladder of ropes, cross the Burma Bridge, take nature walks through pine jungles or tour the area to interact with the locals.
If you want to relish camping in Uttarkashi, then this is among the best places for the activity. The resort also has facilities for movie screening, which is a nice way to kill time while you are not doing anything else.
How to Reach:
By Road: Uttarkashi can be easily reached from across the country via a good network of roads. From Delhi, you can come here directly via Rishikesh or Dehradun. Apart from these, the city is also connected by road to other important cities in the state, such as Haridwar.
By Train:
The nearest railway station from Uttarkashi is in Haridwar, which can be reached by train from Delhi.
By Air:
You can book flights till Jolly Grant Airport near Dehradun and then complete the rest of the journey by road.
Season:
The best time to come here is between September and November or between April and June.
1).Accommodation for 02 nights in Swiss deluxe tents on twin Sharing basis with mandatory requirement of minimum 2 paying adults.
2).Meals: 02 Breakfasts + 02 Lunch + 02 Dinners
3).02 Morning Tea/coffee with biscuits
4).02 Evening Tea
5).Activities at Shikhar Adventure Park
6).Half Day guided sightseeing tour of Uttarkashi, including Vishwanath Temple, Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, and Himalayan Museum.
7).Guided Nature walk
8).Use of in-house games like Volleyball, Badminton, Carrom, Chess & Cricket.
1).GST @ 5.0%
2).Transportation cost
3).Entrance fees at Nehru Institute of Mountaineering's Himalayan Museum
4).Camera fees and donations at monasteries / temples.
5).Personal expenses such as table drinks, rooms services items, laundry, telephone calls, tips, etc.
6).Any additional expenses caused by disturbance in trip program due to circumstances like weather conditions, sickness, natural disasters, riots etc.
7).Liability for or insurance against injury, loss of life, accidents or loss of goods.
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