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Location:
Kuflon Hideaway is situated 2 kms short of
Sangamchatti (road head to Dodital). It is situated
at a height of approximately 5000 ft. The camp is
located off the main road. The approach path is an
easy climb of approximately 200mts through a thick
mixed forest of Ringal (bamboo), Rhododendron,
Dal-chini etc.)
Accessibility:
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Air: Nearest airport - Jolly grant, 175 kms.
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Rail: Nearest railway station - Hardwar, 170
kms.
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Road Distance: Kuflon – Uttarkashi, 12 kms
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Kuflon – Delhi, 385 kms
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Kuflon – Dehradun, 190 kms
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Kuflon – Gangotri,104 kms
INFRASTRUCTURE
Accommodation:
There
are 5 - double tents. The tents are furnished with
twin beds, two cane chairs and a writing table.
Since there is no electricity, lanterns are provided
for the late evenings.
Food & Hygiene:
There
is a common dining area where all meals / tea /
snacks are served. It is our priority to maintain
high levels of hygiene. The food is mainly cooked
from grains and vegetables grown at camp or in
nearby villages. The main menu has some Garhwali
delicacies. The water in the dining area is
filtered.
Toilets:
The
washroom and toilets are not attached to the tents.
For ecological reasons they are set up above the
high water mark. They are a permanent construction
furnished with flush toilets. There are showers in
the bath and hot water is provided in buckets.
ACTIVITIES :
Fly fishing/ angling – A two minute walk to the
‘Assi Ganga’, the river is good for brown trout, in
addition to various local species of fish. Assigana
has its origin from the Dodital lake where the trout
was first introduced by the Garhwal Maharaja.
Bird-watching – The height of this region
(approximately 4000 feet) makes it a rich habitat
for a amazing variety of birds. The bird life around
the camp is active and varied, from barbets to
forktails to khaleej peasants to red starts, you'll
find enough to sustain your interest.
Wildflowers – On the meadows and in the forests, one
can find wildflowers of breathtaking colour and
beauty.
Yoga/ meditation – Nestled in the lap of the
Himalayas, amidst high spiritual energy fields; this
is the chosen area for various ‘ashrams’.
Trekking/hiking – The entire area is dotted meadows,
hills, forests, villages – untouched and unaffected
by the modern world. Kuflon is also on the route of
the ‘Dodital’ trek. One could even follow the
‘gaddi’ trail of the nomads and go trekking up to
altitudes of 10,000 to 14,000 feet.
Rock climbing – Natural rocks and boulders amidst
streams, small waterfalls and dense forest are ideal
for amateur ‘abseliers’.
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