chardhamtour.in

Uttarkhand Trip - Feb 2026

We recently completed our Uttarakhand trip (13–23 February 2026) organized by Char Dham, covering Rishikesh, Kainchi Dham, Almora (Binsar), Kasauni, and Nainital.Overall, the experience was good, and we would rate it 3.5/5.The planning and coordination were handled well. Amardeep did an excellent job arranging the bookings as per our requirements, and the operations team (Mahek, Rashmi, and Ayush Gopal) was supportive throughout the trip. Special mention to Ayush for his daily follow-ups to ensure everything was going smoothly.Most hotel recommendations were very good:• Hotel Vasundhara Palace (Rishikesh) – comfortable stay with good service.• Casa Mount (Kainchi Dham) – excellent location and service.• Kasaar Jungle Resort (Binsar) – beautiful location, great food and service.• Suman Royal Resort (Kasauni) – excellent views, food and personalized service.However, our stay at Vinsober Monal in Bhowali (for the Nainital visit) was disappointing. The rooms and facilities were very basic and did not justify the tariff. We faced issues with hot water, and the room heater provided appeared unsafe due to visible damage. Additionally, we were asked to pay extra for room heater services, which should have been clarified in advance. While the staff was courteous, the infrastructure needs significant improvement.On a very positive note, the transport arrangements throughout the trip were excellent. Our driver, Mr. Shankar, was extremely knowledgeable about all the destinations and helped us plan visits efficiently while avoiding crowds. He was courteous, professional, and went out of his way to assist us — even helping us send a personal courier to our family on the last day of our trip.We would like to give him a 5-star rating and extend our appreciation to Kumaon Taxi Services for providing such outstanding service.Apart from the Bhowali stay, the trip was well organized and enjoyable. With better coordination on hotel facilities and clearer communication on inclusions, the overall experience could be even better.Regards- Ranjit Sarma

Date of experience: Feb 13, 2026