Splendours of Uttarakhand


Duration

07 Nights / 08 Days


Destinations

Delhi - Bhimtal - Nainital - Ranikhet - Corbett - Mussoorie - Delhi

Nestled in the lap of the Himalayas, Uttarakhand is one of the most beautiful northern states of India that enthralls everyone with its spectacularly scenic landscapes. Charming hill stations juxtaposed against snow-capped peaks, quaint villages along winding mountain roads, serpentine rivers carving their way through the hills.

Detailed Tour Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrive Delhi - On to Bhimtal / Nainital (330 Kms / Approx 9 Hour Drive)

Welcome to Delhi - the Grand Capital of India. On arrival at the airport / railway station in Delhi, begin your tour of. Proceed on a picturesque drive to the charming hill station of Nainital. On arrival, check into your hotel.
Overnight in Bhimtal / Nainital.

Nainital Boating

Nainital Boating

Day 2 : Bhimtal / Nainital

This morning enjoy an excursion to the lakes which includes Sat Tal- a group of seven lakes including the famous jade green Garud Lake, the larger Bhimtal and Naukuchiatal, where you will have the opportunity for boating and paddling on direct payment basis.

The rest of the day is at leisure.Relax or take stroll to the local markets.
Overnight in Bhimtal / Nainital.

Day 3 : Bhimtal / Nainital

Today, you will visit the Naina Devi Temple and Hanuman Garhi. Naina Devi temple is a must visit in Nainital especially for people who seek spirituality and wish to offer their prayers to Goddess Naina. This temple is greatly visited by local devotees during religious festivals.

The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the beautiful hill station of Nainital on your own. You can also spend the rest of the day shopping at Mall road or Tibetan market which is famous for its unique candle collection in various shapes, wooden artifacts, ethnic clothing, tiny wooden boats to huge pieces of detailed art etc.
Overnight in Bhimtal / Nainital.

Day 4 : On to Ranikhet (80 Kms / Approx. 3 Hour Drive)

After breakfast drive through the forested pine and deodar covered slopes, pass through fast flowing mountain streams to the popular hill station of Ranikhet. Located in the Kumaon hills, Ranikhet is a cool, quiet and serene hill station. On arrival, check into your hotel.

This afternoon, explore Ranikhet, the temples and the wonderful sights in Ranikhet such as 9-hole golf course, a Government Fruit Garden and Research Station at Chaubatia and the fascinating temples in Dwarahat.

The rest of the evening is at leisure. Breathe the salubrious mountain air, listen the chirping of birds and watch the crimson sunrays kissing snow laden Himalayas or relax at resort! Overnight in Ranikhet (B)

Corbett National Park

Corbett National Park

Day 5 : Ranikhet - Corbett (200 Kms / Approx. 5 Hour Drive)

This morning, your journey continues to the wild tropical jungles to Corbett. On arrival, check into your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Enjoy a jeep safari to spot a variety of wildlife on your own arrangements. The main wildlife animals found in the Corbett National Park include the tiger, elephant, chital, sambar, nilgai, gharial, King Cobra, muntjac, wild boar, hedgehog, common musk shrew, flying fox, Indian Pangolin, and nearly 600 species of birds. This park is a natural habitat of the rare species of Tigers that are facing extinction. It is a heaven for bird watchers, wildlife enthusiasts, environmentalists and nature lovers. Note : Corbett National Park remains open throughout the year for the visitors from Jhirna zone but the best time to visit Corbett is from 15th November to 15th June.
Overnight in Corbett

Day 6 : Corbett - Mussoorie (287 Kms / Approx. 7 Hour Drive)

Embark on a drive to the picturesque town of Mussoorie, spread along a horseshoe shaped ridge overlooking the Doon Valley.

Popularly known as the Queen of Hills is a charming hill station. Commanding a wonderful view of extensive. Himalayan snow ranges to the northeast and glittering views of the Doon Valley to the South, the town presents a scenic atmosphere to the tourists.

On arrival, you will check into your hotel.

The rest of the evening is at leisure for independent activities.
Overnight in Mussoorie (B)

Cable Car, Mussoorie

Cable Car, Mussoorie

Day 7 : Mussoorie

Morning proceed for a half-day sightseeing tour of Mussoorie visiting the Kempty Falls and the Gun Hill Point. Kempty Falls is popular among the tourists who visit Mussoorie and this cascading waterfall has successfully lured tourists from the very beginning. Kempty Falls is located approximately 15kms from Mussoorie on the Chakrata road surrounded by high green mountains and is set at an altitude of 4500ft. Gun Hill is situated 400mts above The Mall and it is the second highest peak of Mussoorie The rest of day is at leisure. You can enjoy the cable car ride from the Mall road to the Gun Hill point on direct payment basis.
Overnight in Mussoorie (B)

Day 8 : Depart Mussoorie * On To Delhi (270 Kms / Approx. 7 Hour Drive)

Today, bid farewell to your 'Splendours of Uttarakhand' tour, as you are transferred to the airport / railway station in Delhi for your onward journey.