Where the Clouds Rest
The slow days of Ranikhet, then a night near Kausani for the Pinnath trail: five kilometres up to a temple ridge at 2,750 metres.
- Duration
- 3 nights, 4 days
- Route
- Ranikhet and Kausani
- Level
- Intermediate
- Price
- ₹18,000 pp
The slow days of Ranikhet, and then a night near Kausani for the Pinnath trail.
It is a five kilometre walk through oak and rhododendron to a temple at 2,750 metres, where the clouds usually arrive before you do. On a clear day the high Himalaya stands in a line across the north.
Day by day
Days one and two
The full rhythm of Oakakhi. Kalika forest at dusk, birds at dawn, the village trail, stargazing, and the bonfire.
Day three
A slow drive to Kausani, about two and a half hours through the hills. Evening at leisure, facing the high Himalaya.
Day four
The Pinnath trail. Five kilometres up to the temple ridge, unhurried, and back down for the journey home.
The trek
Pinnath · Intermediate · Near Kausani. A climb through oak and rhododendron to a temple ridge at 2,750 metres. The clouds usually arrive before you do, and on a clear day the high Himalaya stands in a line across the north.
More about PinnathWho it suits
- Walkers with a little trekking behind them
- Anyone who wants a longer climb with big views
- People who like to end a journey high up
How fit you need to be
You should be comfortable walking uphill for a few hours at altitude. We walk slowly on purpose.
Included
- Three nights of stay
- All meals
- All guided walks and sessions
- The Pinnath trek with a certified guide
- Transport between Ranikhet and Kausani
Not included
- Travel to Ranikhet and back
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
When to go
Best from autumn to early summer. Dates are shared on WhatsApp.
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.