Holiday Camps in Kyari

ADVENTURE BASED :
Rock climbing : Basic and Advance including Bouldering, Rappelling, Jumaring and Long-pitch Climbing.

Kayaking : Still water kayaking is ideal for exploring the three inter-connected lakes (Ram, Sita and Laxman ).

Trekking : Various grade options for treks to villages, streams and neighbouring lakes.

River Crossing (tyrolean traverse) : Crossing a section of the lake on a rope base.

Rowing : The lakes can also be explored on traditional wooden boats . The special attraction is the night boat ride.

TREKS AND HIKES
Hadimba Ashram Trek
A 2 km steep climb to the Ashram situated on top of the hill near a meadow where one finds a large variety of trees planted by the Babaji himself. Also offers a panoramic birds-eye view of the Ram and Sita lakes.

Water fall Trek
A short walk from the camp down a dry stream bed brings you to Subhash Dhara, the only waterfall in Saattal. You may have a refreshing bath or just lie around lounging near the stream.

Tirchakhet Trek
A short trek to a quaint little Kumaoni village taking you back to yesterday. Untouched by modern civilisation, the village has paved pathways and beautiful houses in stone.

Biyun-tal Trek
This is a short familiarisation trek through the general Saat tal area to the dry lake bed of Biyun .

Night trek
A short post dinner hike into the wilderness of the isolated Garur Tal with the help of lanterns. The open chapel at the lake side acts as a dramatic stage for star/moon-lit presentations and talks.

LOCAL CULTURE AND INTERACTION
Visit to the local museum
Trek 3 kms through the Bhimtal valley with villages and small farms to the Museum. Dr. Mathpal's museum provides a good insight into Kumaoni folklore and culture. Also on display are a kaleidescope of water colours on Kumaoni landscapes and ancient rock-art.

Village based interactions
Carpentary: Learn to use various carpentary tools to help the carpenter make local village furniture and wood carvings.

Ayurveda: Learn the ways and methods of traditional herbs in the medicine. Village Ayurveda expert shares her knowledge with walks through the jungle.

Street Plays: Learn the art of doing street plays (to create awareness) from the village theatre group 'Bhiner' which means "fire" in the local dialect.

Crafts making: Learn to make small wooden souvenirs from small pieces of dry wood or roots from a local craftsman.

WILDERNESS ACTIVITIES
Wildlife Tracking: An early morning trek through the Sukhatal gorge guarantees sighting of the barking deer or the Ghurar ( the mountain goat ).

Bird Spotting: Commonly found birds in Saat-tal area are Magpies, Barbets, Thrushes, Tits, Woodpeckers, Kingfishers, Nightjars, Owls etc.

Field and Camp-fire Games: Various sport facilities are available at the camp like Volleyball, Badminton, Football and Chess. Treasure hunt- find hidden villages with the help of maps and clues.