Haridwar - Mussoorie - Nainital - Kausani - Jim Corbett

Itinerary Details

Day 1: Arrival at Delhi - Transfer to Haridwar

Upon your arrival and meet and greet with our representative in Delhi, you will be transferred to Haridwar by road. Haridwar is a famous pilgrimage holy city that has religious signi cance, as this is the point where the holy Ganges (after completing its course of 310 kms - from its source at Gaumukh) emerges from the Himalayas to begin its slow progress into the Indo-Gangetic plains in North India for the rst time in Haridwar. The main ghat 'Har ki Pauri' (footsteps of God) is supposedly the precise spot where this happens. Thus the river's power to wash away sins at this spot is superlative and endorsed by a footprint of Vishnu left on a stone here.

Upon arrival, check-in to your hotel. In the evening, visit ashrams and temples - Mansa Devi and Chamunda Devi. Later witness the evening Aarti of the Holy River Ganga. This aarti is a beautiful ceremony in which deeyas (the oil lamps) are offered to God. Return to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 2: Transfer from Haridwar to Mussoorie Via Rishikesh

After breakfast today, check out from your hotel in Haridwar and hit the road to the beautiful hill station/'Queen of the Hills' Mussoorie. On your way, visit Sahastradhara (or 'sulphur springs') in Dehradun, and the popular landmarks of Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula in Rishikesh. Continue on the road to Mussoorie. Upon arrival in Mussoorie late in the afternoon, check in at your hotel and get comfortable. Spend the rest of your day in leisure. Overnight stay at your hotel in Mussoorie.

Notes: Entrance to temples, museums, forts puja, boat ride, daan, etc. not included and directly payable at the time of travel. Also, note that most of the temples do remain closed between 1200-1700 hours. There are temples at each place which remain open throughout the day, so please schedule accordingly and check before visit. Moreover all activities/sevas/pujas do get altered or not available in festival times, so exercise caution.

Day 3: Excursion to Dhanaulti and Kempty Falls

After breakfast today, set out on an excursion to the small resort hamlet of Dhanaulti - at a 33 kilometer distance from Mussoorie. Go up to the ancient mountain top shrine of Surkhanda Devi (9700 ft). The shrine is surrounded by exquisite deodar and pine trees, beautiful valleys, and snowcapped mountains. Later, visit the famous Kempty Falls. This falls was developed as a tourist destination by a British o cer John Mekinan, around 1835. The name Kempty is probably derived from the word 'camp-tea', as the British, during the colonial rule, would organize their tea parties here. In the evening, spend time around Mall Road for some shopping. Return to your hotel. Overnight stay at your hotel in Mussoorie.

Day 4: Transfer from Mussoorie to Nainital

After breakfast today, check out from your hotel in Mussoorie and get ready to start driving towards Nainital - located amidst high ridges and thickly clothed in forest of pines and deciduous trees. The popular hill station of Nainital is a scenic wonder that attracts tourists from around the world. You should go bird watching, boating in Nainital's placid lakes, or go on a fun wildlife tour. Nainital is also famous for its magni cent vantage points, from where you get to take in the panorama of the valley.

Upon arrival in Nainital, check in at your listed hotel and get comfortable. Spend the rest of your day in leisure. You could choose to go for a stroll on Mall Road later in the evening. Overnight stay at your hotel in Nainital.

Day 5: Full Day Excursion to Bhimtal and Sattal

Start your day today with a visit to the Cheena Peak - for a truly breathtaking panoramic view of the Himalayas. For the rest of your day, set out on a trip to the beautiful lakes of Bhimtal and Sattal (where seven lakes come together) - they are both such scenic lakeside destinations that offer a soothing environment to all visitors. Return to Nainital in the evening for a shopping spree at Mall Road. Overnight stay at your hotel in Nainital.

Day 6: Transfer From Nainital To Kausani Enroute Jageshwar Sightseeing

After breakfast, drive to Kausani via Almora. Kausani is ideal for those who seek to escape from the din and dust, hustle and bustle of big cities and wish to spend a quiet holiday in the lap of nature. Enroute visit Jageshwar and its 2500 Years old Ancient temples where you will nd one of the 12 Joytirlings of lord Shiva. Check in Hotel. After fresh up visit Sun set at View Point, Gandhi Ji Ashram. Dinner at Hotel. Over Night Stay in Hotel.

Day 7: Transfer from Kausani to Corbett - Local Sightseeing

After breakfast today, check out from your hotel in Kausani and hit the road to Jim Corbett National Park (240 kms / approx 7 hrs), the oldest national park in India. Home to a decent population of leopards, elephants, spotted dear and tigers, Corbett National park is the oldest national park of India. The park also boasts an amazing population of avifauna species, with over 650 types of birds that can be spotted.

Upon arrival at Corbett, check in at your jungle lodge and get comfortable. This unique tiger territory is best understood as the father who gave birth of the Project Tiger in India to protect the endangered species of the Royal Indian Tiger. After little relaxation, visit Corbett Waterfalls - situated 25 kilometres from Ramnagar. Thick teak wood jungles and a narrow winding road 1.7 kms inside is an out of the world experience. The best thing all along has been the chirping of birds in the background and sound of owing water. Overnight stay at listed hotel/lodge in Corbett.

Day 8: Jungle Safari - Departure from Corbett to Delhi

Early in morning, get ready for a jungle safari (at additional cost on direct payment basis): in the national park. During your safari, you can expect to spot a vast variety of fauna such as the crested serpent eagle, blossom-headed parakeet, Ghoral (goat- antelopes), Indian Pangolins, Languor and Rhesus monkeys, bull elephants etc. Return to your resort in Jim Corbett National Park for breakfast. After freshening up, we hit the road to Delhi airport/railway station with sweet memories. Your tour has come to an end. Let the memories begin!