Panchgai Camp is located at the height of 2200 m from Sea level and 1.5 Km up hill from Jakhol Village. Jakhol village is located at a distance of 22 kms from Naitwar, the entry gate to Govind National Park, Jakhol Village lies in the Mori block of Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. A picturesque hamlet surrounded by the Garhwal Himalayas, Jakhol village will make your heart stop a beat. The Traditional wooden carved houses are surrounded by rugged terrain, lush greenery, apple trees and cool breeze. The largest village in the region, Jakhol has a rich cultural heritage and age-old traditions. Agriculture and cattle rearing is the primary occupation of the people.
The campsites are fantastic as they overlook several snow-capped peaks and are located in the midst of beautiful surrounded by green trees filled gardens. The flora and fauna surrounding the mountains are picturesque and refreshes ones heart and soul. Enjoying camping in the foothills of Wildlife Sanctuary is an experience of a lifetime.
Camping is probably the best holiday activity for those who are seeking for an escape from the mundane hustle and bustle of daily life.
Accommodation: We provide you with vintage and doom tents with sharing washrooms. The tents are well equipped with local matting and mattresses.
Food: Enjoy the local village organic food / Pahadi food
Best time to visit:
The months from March to June and September to November are the most pleasant, with sunny days and cool nights. The winter months from December to February are cold and you have experience the heavy snowfall.
Clothing:
April to June & Sept: Cottons with light woollens.
July & August: is a monsoon season hence travelling to this area is closed for outsider due to landslide
Oct to March: Heavy woollens
Average temperatures:
Sept to Dec: 10 to 20 degrees Celsius.
January to March: -5 to 20 degrees Celsius.
April to July: 15 to 30 degrees Celsius
Activities:
As a guest at these homestays, one can get involved in the day-to-day activities of the villagers, such as farming and animal herding. Those interested can also take cooking classes from the homemakers.
Checklist:
- Sunscreen, sunhat
- Walking /Trekking shoes
- Torch / flashlight
- Warm jacket, woollen cap, gloves.
- Umbrella, raincoat
- Floaters / slippers.
- Books to read and write, stationery to paint and draw, basically anything you love to do and never get the time for
- Binoculars for bird watching
- Cosmetics you need
- Prescription medicines, if any
- Camera & batteries / charger