Pithoragarh district
Askot, in the shadow of the Panchachuli walls, protects musk deer and alpine forest along the old Tibet trade routes — one of Kumaon's least-visited wild corners.
Main attractions
- Musk deer breeding history
- Panchachuli foothill forest
- Old trade-route villages
- River gorges
Recommended activities
- Forest walks
- Birdwatching
Nearest road access
Pithoragarh district — Road to Askot; the sanctuary interior is walking country.
Suggested duration (estimate)
Estimate: 1–2 days on the Pithoragarh–Munsiyari circuit.
Best season
Reachable through most of the year, but road and weather conditions vary by season — always recheck before departure.
Trek, permits & access
Sanctuary rules apply; carry ID — the area lies near border zones.
Suggested trip starts
Common routes begin from Dehradun. We'll shape the drive, night halts and pickups around your city and dates — road conditions, weather and travel time are confirmed before departure.
Photo gallery
Note: Representative forest-valley imagery. No location is misrepresented — ask us for on-ground photos before you travel.
Our Fleet
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga VXI
Travel with Tingadya Travels
The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga VXI — Built for Himalayan Journeys
One comfortable MPV, driven by people who grew up on these roads. Char Dham Yatra, weekend hill breaks or a glacier trek base — we plan the drive, the night halts and the pickups, and stay reachable on WhatsApp through the journey.
7 Seats + Luggage
Spacious family seating with real boot space for hill luggage.
Pahadi Hill Drivers
Local drivers who know every bend, viewpoint and dhaba.
Full AC Comfort
Climate comfort from the Doon valley to the high passes.
Hill-Safety First
Well-maintained Ertiga VXI with safety-focused driving on ghat roads.
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