Silver Stripe Outdoors

Website: www.silverstripeoutdoors.com
E-mail: contact@silverstripeoutdoors.com
Phone: +91 98 9999 8777
+91 94 1059 0980

Who they are

Silver Stripe Outdoors was born with the objective to promote and create responsible tourism in ways that are imaginative; and with programmes that are suited to explore the amazing diversity of nature.

Pioneered by an eclectic bunch of wildlife and nature enthusiasts, and having set out to walk the talk, the group offers a delightful mix of treks, village homestays, expeditionary voyages and bike-hikes mostly in the Uttarakhand and Himachal ranges of the lower Himalayas.

What they do

The village homestay programme is one of the key initiatives Silver Stripe Outdoors’ set-up as they developed a responsible tourism company ethic. There main objectives are centred towards local community development, environment, wild-life conservation. Key stakeholders in the company are Tushar Raghuvanshi and Sundar Singh from whose village they started this initiative and which they have spread to encompass 4 more villages in the Binsar region of the state of uttarakhand in India. All resources including men and material are sourced locally and they share revenue with members of the respective communities including people who cook and lead treks, as well as mule owners and porters. Also, a percentage of the overall profits is used to introduce and implement more eco-friendly products and services and to improve educational kumaon region infrastructure in the villages

What they offer

Example itinerary:
Kumaon Village Stay & Trek
Duration: 04 Days
Location: Kumaon Himalayas, Uttarakhand. India
Plan of Travel: Kathgodham – Satri – Gaunap – Binsar – Jageshwar – Kathgodham
Best Time to Visit: Year round except July & August
Endurance: Easy

Day 01: Kathgodam – Satri (125 kms by cab + 2 kms trek to Satri base camp)
Early morning arrival at Kathgodam railway station. You will be received by our representative. Board waiting cabs for drive to Satri village via Bhimtal, Almora, Takula. Breakfast enroute at Kainchidham. To reach base camp at Satri village, trek 2 kms uphill on an easy to moderate walk. Occupy tented accommodation with lovely view of the Uttarkashi range.Over night at camp.

Day 02: Satri – Gaunap (10 kms / 4-5 hrs)
Enjoy spectacular view of sun rise on uttarkashi Himalayas from camp site at Satri. After breakfast at camp site, depart for trek to Gaunap village. Another beautiful easy trek through thick forest, rhododendron lined trees, and chances of spotting wild animals and birds in distance. Village stay in Gaunap with local food and ambience. Packed lunch en route.

Day 03: Gaunap – Binsar & Binsar – Jageshwar (55 kms / 2-3 hrs drive)
Witness another magical view of sun rise and the play of colors on the mountain tops. Breathtaking views that compliment the calm & serene environment at Gaunap. After break fast, depart for trek to Binsar Zero Point. Easy to moderate trek through thickly wooded forest. Reach Binsar Zero Point for rest and snacks. Enjoy the view and surroundings. Walk another 2 kms downhill for lunch at lush green meadow around an ancient temple. After lunch, board cab for departure to Jageshwar camp site. Camp site is a 300 mtr walk through the fields and along a rivulet that flows down to join the stream next to the Dandeshwar temple complex. Visit Dandeshwar temple. Overnight at Jageshwar camp site.

Day 04: Jageshwar – Kathgodam
Early morning visit the main Jageshwar temple complex, a mere 15 minute walk. Post breakfast, a small trek to the Jhakarsem group of temples. Depart at 12 Noon for Kathgodam. Packed lunch enroute. Reach Kathgodam by evening for train journey back.

Location

Silver Stripe Outdoors
Silver Stripe Outdoors
N – 4085, Devender Vihar, Sector – 56,
Gurgaon 122002, Haryana, India

Location Address:
Village Gaunap. P.O. Dhaulchhina.
District Almora, Uttrakhand, India

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What you need

- Camera (bring extra batteries)
- Backpack
- Torch
- Water bottle
- Sun hat
- Sunglasses
- Sleeping bag
- Warm clothing
- Good trekking boots / shoes

Accommodation & Amenities

Dallar (3 rooms), Gaunap (5 Rooms), Jageshwar (5 Rooms), Satri (Dome tents).
Flush toilets and bucket baths. Hot water is provided.
There is no electricity in Dallar and Gaunap but there are solar powered lights. There is electricity in Jageshwar.
Local vegetarian cuisine mainly, but they also occasionally serve chicken dishes. There is only non-vegetarian food in jageshwar as it is a temple town.
Prices will be available soon.