MOTOSCAPES

FOREST TRAILS OF UTTARAKHAND

8 - 11 December, 2022

Through this journey, discover some of Uttarakhand’s best kept secrets and hamlets.


The Journey is a mix of Tarmac and off-road trails leading to your destination. The pace is relaxed
without early morning starts enabling you to soak in the surroundings and get in sync with nature.
There are interesting walks planned as well allowing you to spend enjoyable time off the saddle as
well. Savour some of Uttarakhand’s best cuisine while you’re at it!

Enjoy the twisties, make new friends and bond with old ones!

Highlights

  • Stay in a British colonial home built in 1856 situated
    inside Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary. Ride through the
    sanctuary to get there.
  • Possibility of viewing 180 unobstructive views of the
    Himalayan range from zero point in Binsar.

ITINERARY

Flag off from Gurgaon towards Kaladhungi, Nainital and then left off the main highway to arrive at your
destination – Tree of Life Junoon in the Hills. A cosy 6 room private estate tucked away in the picturesque
Bhowali range. Reach in time for the sunset and a bonfire.
380 kms / Saddle time – 07:00 hh:mm

Post breakfast, start the climb towards Almora and Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary. On the way stop for coffee at
Kasar Devi. The Kasar Devi temple dates back to the 2nd century. It is positioned on the earth’s Van Allen belt
and has an enormous geomagnetic field. As a result, it is endowed with a cosmic energy similar to
Stonehenge in the UK and Machu Pichu in Peru. Famous personalities such as Bob Dylan, George Harrison
have stayed here for months. Swami Vivekananda has performed some of his most intense meditations in a
cave near this. Carry on towards Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary with a detour taking you through a forest trail
before we reach our destination at the top for a scenic lunch in the middle of the forest. Finally arrive at the
Tree of Life Grand Oak Manor, Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary.
100 kms / Saddle time – 04:30 hh:mm

Early morning visit the 16th century Jageshwar temples. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast under the sun and depart
for Corbett National Park. On the way, stop for lunch and arrive at the Tree of Life Riveredge, Corbett National
Park.
155 kms / Saddle time – 05:00 hh:mm

Early morning walk through the forest through a bird watching trail alongside a river. After a leisurely
breakfast, depart for final destination. South Indian lunch stop at Udupiwala on the way back and reach
Gurgaon before sunset.
280 kms / Saddle time – 06:00 hh:mm

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Inclusions

• Experienced convoy lead rider
• Experienced convoy sweep rider
• High speed chase pick-up truck with motorcycle mount ability
• Technical support crew on-the-go
• Tools and basic spares
• Backup fuel
• First aid medical kit
• Shared or single accommodation on mentioned dates
• Daily breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner at hotel and on planned stops
• Feedback and advice as required.
• Radio communication as required

Exclusions

• Fuel
• Drinks
• Tips and gratuity
• Towing if in excess of back up vehicle capacity
• Sightseeing entries / tickets