Pick up from Kathgodam Railway Station and Transfer to Chaukori. Check in to the hotel. Night stay in Chaukori.

The natural beauty that surrounds Chaukori cannot be missed and should be uniquely fitted to you. So pick a trail and head on out and explore the in-and-around of Chaukori. Also, the village offers awe-inspiring views of Trishul, Chaukhamba, Nanda-Devi, Nanda Kot, and Panchachuli. So, don’t forget to soak in the sun and the views. Choose a good scenic spot for a spectacular sunset. Personally, I would suggest heading out to the Hanging Rocks for your evening stroll. The trek is relatively short- less than a KM long, but the views are surreal. You might be lucky and would be able to sport Musk Deer, which is extremely rare. You can push it further, carry foldable chairs, food and make a whole picnic out there. Chances are, you’ll have the entire place to yourself. There is a hike to a Musk Deer Conservation Park that can also be taken to learn and spot some Musk Deers.

One of the very few places in Kumaon that has luscious green tea gardens, Chaukori does no disappoint. The acres of tea leaves with the aroma wafting through the air is quite a vivid memory to hold. Established by the British during the Raj, you’ll be transported back to yesteryear charm when in Chaukori. With the birds chirping in the background and the sun kissing the snow-capped mountain peaks, you can easily spend an entire day just breezing through the gardens. If you’re in the mood to visit some temples nearby, there are a tonne of choices. Villagers are usually happy and helpful and can fill you in on the histories and mythologies of the place. You can also plan to visit Patal Bhuvaneshwar on this day in case you covered Tea gardens on the first day. It is a 1.5 hr drive from Chaukori, about 38 km away.

After soaking in a new sunrise, and some hearty breakfast, it is now time to bid adieu to this little town and head back to Delhi or continue exploring the Kumaon region.