Camp Sites

Snow Leopard Himalayan Retreat is set amid the sylvan grandeur of the Himalayan pastureland. Overlooking snow-covered peaks, the camp is a perfect base for day treks in the surrounding areas and offers you an active, scenic yet peaceful haven far from the madding crowd.

Located about 70 km from Rishikesh and 290 km from Delhi, the camp has accommodation in tents. Combined with the Snow Leopard Adventures emphasis on the comfort of each guest and the food & service, the Snow Leopard Himalayan Retreat is an idyllic summer getaway.

By Road:
Delhi - Meerut bye pass - Khatauli - Muzaffar Nagar - Roorkee - Haridwar - Rishikesh - Narender Nagar- Chamba

By Rail:
Haridwar is the nearest railhead for Chamba. There are three trains from Delhi for Haridwar.
 
Dehradun Shatabdi: Morning Departure
Time: Depart Delhi 0655 hrs from New Delhi Railway Station. Arrive Haridwar 1115 hrs.
         Depart Haridwar 1800 hrs. Arrive Delhi 2230 hrs.
 
Jan Shatabdi: Afternoon Departure (Does not operate on Sundays)
Time: Depart Delhi 1530 hrs from New Delhi Railway Station. Arrive Haridwar 1920 hours
         Depart Haridwar 0623 hrs. Arrive Delhi 1105 hrs.
 
Mussourie Express: Overnight train
Time: Depart Delhi 2215 hrs from Old Delhi Railway Station. Arrive Haridwar next day -0550 hrs
         Depart Haridwar 2230 hrs. Arrive Delhi next day at 0605 hrs.

Nizamudin DDN AC Special (Operates Daily)
Time: Depart Delhi 2355 hrs. Arrive Haridwar ? 0400 hrs
         Depart Haridwar- 1025 hrs. Arrive Delhi - 1440 hrs

IND DDN Express (Operates only on Mondays & Sundays)
Time: Depart Delhi 1130 hrs. Arrive Haridwar ? 1647 hrs

Once you reach Rishikesh you have to take a left turn for Narendra Nagar. The route to Chamba goes via Narendra Nagar. There isn't any turn enroute, the same road will take you to Chamba.

Full Day Excursions:

Trek to Surkanda Devi temple:
Drive to the starting point of the trek to Surkanda Devi temple. At 10,000 feet, this temple is the highest point around Mussourie. One has to walk up a hill for about 1.5-km from the road to reach this temple.
 
The temple is dedicated to Parvati, Shiva's consort. According to mythology, Parvati, angry at her father for not receiving her well at a yagya (religious ceremony) that he was performing, jumped into the yagya fire. Legend has it that as Shiva was carrying away Parvati's body; her head fell down at this spot, making it a holy place.
 
The temple offers some marvellous views of the Himalayas make the steep climb up well worth it J. A three-day religious fair is held every year in May, when hundreds of pilgrims visit this temple. After exploring the area we walk back to the road and drive back to camp.

Trek to Dandachali:
Drive to Chaunrikhal on the road to New Tehri. New Tehri has been built to replace the old Tehri town ship that will be submerged once the Tehri Dam comes up. Start the 3-hour walk towards Dandachali, passing the Pantnagar Agricultural University Campus en route.
 
This is quiet walk through forests with some phenomenal views of the valley and the Himalayas. Dandachali at 1830 m has a good campsite in the middle of a pine forest. After a picnic lunch, the more adventurous can walk up to a ridge where one can get the best view in the region of the Garhwal Himalayas. Return to Chaunrikhal by evening and drive back to camp.

Visit to Chamba:
Drive for abourt 12 kms to reach the local bustling bazaar of Chamba of Uttaranchal. The upcoming township of Chamba situated at a height of about 1676 mts. provides a panoramic view of the Himalayas and Bhagirathi valley from above. The Chamba-Mussoorie fruit belt is also famous for its delicious apples.
 
Visit the township of New Tehri:
The district headquarters of Tehri Garhwal is a recent development. It will soon become an important centre of attraction on the completion of the dam at Tehri when the huge lake will become a picturesque spot. Facilities are being developed here.