Sub Ek
Four small temples in the Kumaon hills, one river, and a name people keep returning to. Nothing to buy, nothing to prove.
- Duration
- 1 night, 2 days
- Route
- Kakrighat, Kainchi Dham, Bhumiadhar, Hanuman Garhi
- Level
- Easy
- Price
- ₹9,500 pp
Four small temples in the Kumaon hills, one river, and a name people keep returning to. We travel slowly between the places associated with Neem Karoli Baba, sit where his people sat, and keep the phones away.
Nothing to buy, nothing to prove. Sub ek. All is one.
Day by day
The two-day circuit
An early start from Ranikhet. First Kakrighat, where Vivekananda sat by the Kosi under a peepal tree. Midday darshan at Kainchi Dham, then Bhumiadhar. Overnight near Bhowali or Nainital. The second morning begins at Hanuman Garhi in Nainital, and the return is unhurried.
The three-day circuit
The same four places with room to breathe. Evening aarti at Kainchi, a morning by the river, time in Nainital, and no clock worth watching. Two nights of stay.
Who it suits
- Devotees and the curious alike
- Anyone who wants these places without the rush
- Travellers with only a couple of days
How fit you need to be
No trekking. Short walks and steps at the temples.
Included
- Stays
- All meals
- All travel between the sites
- A guide who knows when to speak and when not to
- Darshan at these temples is free, and we keep it that way
Not included
- Travel to Ranikhet and back
- Offerings and personal expenses
When to go
Darshan at Kainchi is open through the year. We avoid the June bhandara crowds and plan quieter days.
Before you book
Where do journeys start?
Almost every journey starts at Oakakhi Stays, our home in Ranikhet. The nearest railway station is Kathgodam, about three hours away by road. Tell us how you are travelling and we will help you plan the last stretch.
How do I book?
Message us on WhatsApp or use the enquiry form. We talk first about what you are looking for, then share dates, the full plan and how to confirm your place. No booking is final until we have spoken.
I am travelling from abroad. Can I join?
Yes, and you are very welcome. Our page for international travellers covers getting to Ranikhet from Delhi, visas, permits, seasons, money and what to pack. Prices are in rupees, with approximate US dollar prices alongside.
What happens in an emergency?
Our guides carry first aid supplies and are trained in immediate response. In a real emergency, getting you to help fast is the only priority.
Let’s plan a quieter kind of journey.
Tell us what you are looking for, how many of you there are and roughly when. We will help you find the right walk, sky or forest, and we will be honest if we are not the right fit.