Road trip from Kolkata to Kausani, Munsiyari in Uttarakhand and Pilibhit Tiger Reserve in UP and back Ford Endeavour.
The drive was planned on 8th May 2019, we were on the road on 12th May 2019.
Indian Roadie Debashis Mukherjee, his colleague in Navy Harsh Bhargava flew in from Hyderabad to join us in the drive.
We all three were 60 plus years of age and grandfathers.
Day 1, 12th May 2019, Kolkata-Varanasi, 690 kms, 13 hrs.
We started at 4.30 AM and reached at 5.30 PM. We stayed in Army officers mess.
Day 2, 13th May 2019, Varanasi-Bareily, 550 kms. 11 hrs.
We started at 6.00 AM and drove via Jaunpur - Machli shahar - Pratapgarh - Raebareli-Lucknow - Hardoi. We stayed in Army Officers Mess.
Day 3, 14th May 2019, Bareilly - Kausani, 250 kms. 7 hrs 29 minutes.
We stayed at Kausani in KMVN Rest House. This is ideal place to stay with panoramic view of mountain peaks Trishul and Panchchuli.
Day 4, 15th May 2019, stay in Kausani.
We enjoyed the sun rising through Panchchuli peak, visited Anashakti Ashram, Pant Musueam and Stargate Observatory.
Day 5, 16th May 2019, Kausani - Munsiyari, 165 kms, 7 hrs 30 mnts.
Our route was Bageshwar - Chaukori - Thal - Birthi water fall - Munsiyari. We stayed at Munsiyari in KMVN Rest House. Amazing view of Panchchuli peaks from our room in the Hotel. We enjoyed the sun set over Panchchuli peak.
Day 6, 16th May 2019, Munsiyari - Chanpawat, 202 kms, 10 hrs.
In the early hours we enjoyed the sun rising through Panchchuli peak and after breakfast we started. Our route was via Pithoragarh. We checked in to KMVN Rest House for overnight stay.
Day 7, 17th May 2019, Champawat - Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, 123 kms, 3 hrs 15 mnts.
We reached Pilibhit via Tanakpur. We checked in to THARU BAMBOO HUTS at Chuka Eco tourism spot inside the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve. Chuka beach is called GOA of UP and is amazing beach on bank of Sharda river and Sharda sagar dam. We had pre booked an evening Tiger Safari and we're lucky to have had 2 Tiger sighting. Chances of sighting tigers in Pilibhit is very high.
Day 8, 19th May 2019, Pilibhit - Varanasi, 547 kms, 11 hrs.
We started early at sunrise and due to some urgency Mr Harsh had to fly to Hyderabad from Lucknow. We dropped him at Lucknow Airport and proceeded to Varanasi. We stayed in Army officers Mess.
Day 9, 20th May 2019, Varanasi - Kolkata, 680 kms, 14 hrs.
We started at 6.00 AM and reached home at 8.00 PM.
Source: Drivelog posted by Indian Roadie Sajjan Tailor in the Indian Roadie Facebook 'group'.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/indianroadie/permalink/2024844477673653/
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* Kolkata_Munsiyari
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* Uttarakhand Trails
* Uttar Pradesh Trails
* Drivelog
Kausani is a peaceful hill station in Uttarakhand, known for its breathtaking views of the Himalayas, lush green landscapes, and serene environment. It is the perfect destination for nature lovers and those looking for a relaxing getaway away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Visitors can explore scenic tea gardens, enjoy mesmerizing sunsets, and visit famous attractions like Baijnath Temple, Anasakti Ashram, and Rudradhari Falls. Whether you are planning a solo trip, a family vacation, or a romantic escape, Kausani offers a refreshing and memorable experience.
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