Nine Furlongs in Binsar Walking Himalayas in Red Coral

Head out on trails along forested hill paths as you familiarise yourself with the ways and culture of the mountain people. Breathe in fresh air and take in wondrous views along your explorations. Reflect on the magical moments you encountered at the end of the day, exchanging heart-warming stories around a blazing bonfire with friends new and old Best Himalaya Mountains Tours.

Get away from the crowds and stay in individual cottages or private bungalows – perfect for safe holidaying with family and friends. Red Coral portfolio offers Abbotsford in Nainital; a quaint and beautiful heritage homestay, Nine Furlongs in Binsar; an exclusive estate and Rakkh Resort in Palampur; an activated in stunning locations suitable for short and long stays, offering the ideal holiday destinations for travelers. This is for those who love exploring on foot. 

Rakkh Resort, Palampur

Deriving its name from the local ‘palum’, meaning ‘a lot of water’, Palampur in the Kangra Valley, is a hill station that was once part of the kingdom of Jalandhar. The plethora of picturesque tea estates and trails in Palampur and conducive weather make it a perfect trekkers sanctuary and also a great place to rejuvenate and refresh yourself with the family.

Rakkh Resort, situated on the hilltop in the foothills of Dhauladhar mountains, covers an expanse of almost five acres and offers tasteful rooms boasting spectacular views of the snow-covered Himalayas, the clusters of villages and flawlessly green valleys. The Resort believes in ‘Relax, Rejuvenate, Reconnect’. The modestly beautiful rooms provide for a traditional ambience that ensures one has the most serene environment to spend time with their family. Rakkh Resort has spectacular views of the snow-covered peaks of the Himalayas, the warm villages and flawless valleys. The resort provides a splendid place to relax amongst the placid panorama and Rejuvenate oneself and reconnect with their families.

Trails at Rakkh Resort are a personalized experience. You can choose from easy to moderate as per your fitness level and preference. Dip your toes in the fresh mountain water, breathe in some fresh mountain air, look out for the beautiful birds and lose yourself to the mesmerizing Himalayan valley scenery as you embark on the Sidh Baba hike. On the Gadh Temple hike, enjoy the simple and serene mountain village life, view local people grazing their livestock in the beautiful grassland, children playing and ladies cutting the fodder for the livestock. The trail eventually reaches the fort, after which we visit the Gadh Temple, which has idols of several Hindu gods and goddesses. After spending some time at the fort, we continue the hike, which is a circular route, taking us through fresh terrain until we meet the vehicle and return to the resort.

The Pine Forest Hike which starts from the immediate surrounding of Rakkh Resorts is quiet and peaceful. The stroll around the locality is filled with pine forests as well as a glimpse of the local community. Take a stroll through local farms, lush wheat, and paddy fields, and join a trail that leads back to the pine forest which is adjacent to Rakkh. One can also walk through the local organic farms to see the produce being harvested and grown by the villagers.

For those who love to explore the local life, we have our signature Rakkh Rural Walk. The idyllic village of the nearby village Rakkh has breathtaking views of the Dhauladhar ranges. Visit the small relic nearby and while treading down the mud-covered pathway into the heart of the village one can view local potters, farmers tending to their fields, children playing, girls in their regalia attending a local event. The late afternoon walks through the villages help to understand rural culture and the amicable resources they have to offer to improve everyone’s lives.

The Tea aficionados are in for a treat on the Tea Valley Estate Hike and Tea Experience. Take a peaceful saunter through immaculate tea gardens, visit a working Tea Factory, and get a chance to see the intricate process that goes into making a perfect cup of your morning brew. Breeze through a small village with terraced fields of wheat until we reach the small Green Buds Tea factory. The well-designed tea-plucking experience is a marvelous way to unwind and spend time with your loved ones.

For those looking for more challenging hikes & trek, there is the Gadhi Point Snow Trek  or the Baghpur Trek which are a 8-12 hours full day treks . The Night trek, Chougaan Hike, Natural Spring water hike are some more interesting walking/trekking trails and we can keep adding to the list . Be it 3 nights or 10 nights, we have enough around Rakkh for the walkers and trekkers starting from cultural walks to the soft, moderate to hard treks.

Located in the quintessential hill station of Nainital, Abbotsford is a proud originally English estate owned and transformed into an elegant heritage hotel by the fourth generation of the Prasada family. Vintage architecture and furniture, large windows that let the sun’s rays stream in, and delicious food contribute to every stay here being simply splendid Best Himalaya Mountains Tours.

There’s no better way to discover a hill station than on foot! Abbotsford’s team of naturalist and intellectual volunteers take you on magical walks curated to bring the land and legend alive. Heritage Walks speckled with stops such as ‘Sleepy Hollow’, the ‘Boat House’ and ‘Gurney House’ bring on the feel of an Enid Blyton adventure, and provide both the amateur and ardent explorer a glimpse into the fascinating architecture of colonial Nainital as well as its current avatar with vibrant local markets, shops, and eateries. 

Culinary trails offer Kumaoni delights for the adventurous palate. For the wildlife enthusiast looking for history, stopping for tea at Jim Corbett’s ancestral home brings alive the thoughts and thrills that fill his writings. Nature enthusiasts and shutterbugs will delight in the panoramic views of Nainital, the lake, and the magnificent mountainscape if they choose to trek with our expert guides to the Naina or Cheena peaks.

Bird lovers, we would recommend you to traverse through thick Himalayan fauna tempering down to open grasslands to say hello to tiny woodpeckers, thrushes, warblers and other feathered friends along the trails. Discover pristine Himalayan woodland with meandering moss-laden stone pathways, gigantic black rock formations jutting into the wilderness on hidden, encountering the Red Jungle Fowl or the Khaleej Pheasant en route!For in love, Abbotsford offers slow romantic walks that let you marvel at the breathtaking natural beauty, as cotton candy clouds lean fleetingly against the mighty mountains. With its many trails of varying durations and intensity, one thing’s for sure – you’re sure to find a journey you’ll cherish at Abbotsford, Nainital.

Nine Furlongs Private Estate, Binsar

At a height of 2420m, Binsar is one of the most scenic places in the Himalayan region of Kumaon, offering a majestic view of the snowy Himalayan peaks. Long trails and spectacular sunsets make Binsar one of the most sought out destinations for a getaway. Binsar is renowned for its trails through forests, filled with thick fauna, ancient temples and Kumaoni culture. 

Nine Furlongs, Binsar is an estate built in the 1800s, with heritage bungalows nestled in evergreen forests. The estate has seen many keepers, enthusiasts and ephemeral visitors, each adding to its incredible quality with a little of themselves, evolving but never changing. The natural symmetry and the fragile ecology of the estate has been lovingly nurtured. Stone-clad, wooden-floored bungalows with bright welcoming fireplaces, surreal sunsets and misty mountains have served as writer’s retreats for many poets, musicians and philosophers alike.

From February through April, the forest trails and mountain paths around the Estate at Nine Furlongs are a walker’s dream, for both the experienced and leisurely guest. Take in the fresh mountain air with the flowers in full bloom, along with spectacular panoramic views – and sumptuous picnic baskets to make the forest explorations even more enticing! After witnessing the bountiful flora and fauna around the estate, by virtue of being located in the buffer zone of the Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, walk on through rhododendron-dotted trails and treks to the many temples, waterfalls and Kumaoni villages surrounding the estate. Most of the shrines on this ‘Dev Bhoomi’ offer glorious views of the valleys on either side. Sitting here as you rest accompanied by some wonderful chai, you are bound to be stupefied by the largesse of nature at Binsar.

An occasion such as the Nanda Devi festival is a great time to learn how the traditions and culture of the Kumaoni people have been preserved and practised. On long strolls through the Kumaoni villages, travellers can watch entire villages come together and pay homage to their deities Best Himalaya Mountains Tours.

The popular Lakhudiyar Trek, the Dhaulchhina trek and the Kangarchhina Trek are among those that you can experience with our highly trained local guides who generously share their familiarity with the flora, fauna and the iconic experiences of Binsar. Add to that treasure trove, the myths and legends of Binsar that the guides reveal accompanied by fabulous views of the higher Himalayan snow peaks, and you will have reached the summit of the toughest of the treks before you know it Best Himalaya Mountains Tours! Exploring the Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary means getting to explore on foot and look for over 200 species of birds, captivating views of the Himalayas, luxuriant tropical forests resonating with the sounds of streams and melodious chirping…in short, a walkway into the wild. Forktail, Nuthatches, Blackbirds, Parakeets, Monal, Eagles are just some of the species one can see, apart from a hundred varieties of fauna and flora. The hazel blue slopes with mist layered are a surreal sight to behold. Beyond the blue hills are the snow-capped peaks of Nanda Kot, Nanda Devi, Chaukhamba and other brilliant slow-trekking hauls one can revel in when you join us at Binsar Best Himalaya Mountains Tours.