Nainital, Corbett, Rishikesh & Mussoorie

Overview

Eight days linking Kumaon and Garhwal in a single run from Delhi. The first half follows the classic Nainital circuit — the lakes, a day trip to Ranikhet, then Jim Corbett National Park, where an early-morning jeep safari opens day five. The tour then crosses to the Ganga at Haridwar and Rishikesh for Har Ki Pauri, Lakshman Jhula and the evening aarti at Parmarth Niketan, before climbing via Dehradun to Mussoorie for Gun Hill, Lal Tibba and Kempty Falls.

Day-by-day Itinerary

1. 1

   Delhi – Nainital (325 km · 8 hrs)

   On arrival at Delhi airport or railway station, proceed directly to Nainital by road. On arrival, check into the hotel. After refreshing yourself, set out on a sightseeing tour beginning with boating on the famous Naini Lake (at your own cost) and a visit to the holy Naina Devi Temple. Then visit tourist spots such as Tiffin Top, Naina Peak, Cave Garden, Bara Pathar, Lover's Point and Lands End (sightseeing covered as time permits). In the evening, enjoy shopping on the Mall Road. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

2. 2

   Nainital Lake Tour

   After breakfast, drive out for a tour of the Nainital lakes. Naini Lake is famous for boating (a half-hour ride). Bhimtal, about 25 kilometres from Nainital, is the largest lake on the tour. Sattal, also about 25 kilometres away, is — as its name suggests — a group of seven interconnected lakes. Naukuchiatal, about 30 kilometres from Nainital, is the nine-cornered lake. Drive back to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

3. 3

   Nainital – Ranikhet – Nainital (60 km · 2 hrs)

   After breakfast, drive to Ranikhet and visit the local sights: Chaubatia (10 km), Bhalu Dam (3 km), Jhula Devi Ram Mandir (7 km), Mankameshwar, Upat and Kalika (5 km), Majkhali (13 km) and the Golf Ground. After covering as much as time allows, return in the late evening. Dinner and overnight stay in Nainital.

4. 4

   Nainital – Jim Corbett (65 km · 2 hrs)

   After breakfast, drive to Corbett. The park was named after Jim Corbett, the legendary hunter-naturalist turned author and photographer who spent most of his life in this area and helped set up the park. On arrival, transfer to the hotel and check in. Evening free for sightseeing covering Garjia Temple and Corbett Falls. Dinner and overnight stay in Corbett.

5. 5

   Jim Corbett – Rishikesh (150 km · 3–4 hrs)

   Early morning, get ready for a jeep safari around Jim Corbett National Park. After breakfast, check out from the resort and drive to Rishikesh via Haridwar. En route visit Har Ki Pauri. On arrival, check in at the hotel in Rishikesh. Take some rest, then visit Lakshman Jhula, Ram Jhula and Gita Bhawan, and in the evening attend the Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan. Overnight stay at the hotel.

6. 6

   Rishikesh – Dehradun – Mussoorie

   After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Mussoorie via Dehradun, visiting Lachhiwala, Rajaji National Park, Sahastradhara and the Shiv Temple. Later drive on to Mussoorie. On arrival, check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

7. 7

   Mussoorie Local & Kempty Falls

   After breakfast, set out on a full-day trip visiting Mall Road, Lal Tibba and Gun Hill Point, then Kempty Falls, located 15 kilometres from Mussoorie and nearly 1,364 metres above sea level. Those who wish to go down to the foot of the falls can take either the tramway or the steps. Afterwards visit Company Garden, home to colourful flowers and a man-made lake, where you can take lunch at one of the restaurants in the garden. Return to the hotel in the evening and overnight stay.

8. 8

   Mussoorie – Delhi (325 km · 7 hrs)

   After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive back to Delhi, with a drop at Delhi Airport.

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