Overview
The hill stations in Uttarakhand like Almora, Mussoorie, Nainital, Bageshwar and Dehradun are a popular escape of the city dwellers during summer. Picturesque hill towns like Ranikhet, Mukteshwar and Kausani are popular for guests looking for honeymoon tour packages in India.
Day 01 : Delhi – Haridwar (By Surface) 230 Km
Morning after your breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Haridwar. The Name “Haridwar” means Hari (God) + Dwar (Door), entrance or a gate to God. This is the place where river Ganges lands on to the Plan from the mountains.
On arrival, transfer to the hotel. After refreshment, visit the mercury Shiva Lingam Temple, Daksh Mahadev temple – also known as Shri Daksheshwar temple, attributed to King Daksha who was brought back to life by Lord Shiva, Gorakhnath Temple, Bharat Mata Temple is the representation of India in the form of a mother goddess, Mansa Devi Temple, one of the most popular and most visited temples of Haridwar. You are free to go on walks to the market or simply relax on the banks of the River Ganges. You may also visit Chandi Devi Temple that is located on top of a high hill. Evening visit to Hari Ki Paudi at Haridwar to attend the Aarti, performed simultaneously at all temples in Haridwar. Thousands of lit lamps being swayed in circular motions in a rhythmic manner and crowd of devotees singing Aarti are quite a spectacle just like the floating lamps and flowers that create a majestic sight in the river just after ‘Aarti’. Later return to the hotel for overnight. Overnight at the hotel in Haridwar.
Day 02: Haridwar – Rishikesh – Mussoorie (By Surface) 100 Km/ 2 ½ Hour
Morning after breakfast check out from the hotel, proceed to Mussoorie, Enroute visit Rishikesh. excursion to Rishikesh, visit the various temples and Ashrams: Bharat temple – temple has been named after Lord Ram’s second brother ‘Bharat’; however the presiding deity of this temple is Lord Vishnu, Shatrughan Temple – an ancient temple dedicated to Shatrughan, the youngest brother of Lord Rama, Laxman Jhoola, Rishikund and Raghunath Temple – legendary tank where Lord Rama took bath is a popular bathing spot for pilgrims, Swarg Ashram Gita Bhawan Parmath Niketan, Jhoola Triveni Ghat, Shivanand Ashram Kailash Ashram academy of Meditation. Later drive to Mussoorie. Check in hotel and overnight stay at Mussoorie.
Day 03: Mussoorie
After having breakfast, take the sightseeing tour of major tourist attractions of Mussoorie visiting Kempty falls, George Hill Everest, Gun hill, Company Garden, Mall road, etc. Evening is free for leisure; enjoy the surrounding of beautiful hill station and climate. Overnight at the hotel in Mussoorie.
Day 04: Mussoorie – Jim Corbett National Park (By Surface) 250 Km/ 5 hours
Today morning after breakfast, check out the hotel and drive to Corbett. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Jim Corbett National Park, the first wildlife reserve of India to come under Project Tiger, extending over an area of more than 500 sq km in the Himalayan foothills. Home to a variety of flora and fauna, it is famous for its wild population of Leopards.
Once a popular hunting ground of the British, this 201 square mile park was named in honor of the late Jim Corbett, the legendary hunter-naturalist turned author and photographer who most of his years in this area and contributed in setting up the this park. You can again opt for Elephant Safari inside the park. Evening is free for leisure and individual activities. Overnight at Jim Corbett
Day 05: Jim Corbett National Park
Early morning opt for Elephant Safari inside the park. The Main animals found in the 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.
Later return to the hotel for breakfast. In the afternoon opt for jeep safari to the Bijrani area of Corbett to find the Elusive Tiger – now the cynosure of the questing eye. Evening is free for leisure and relaxation to enjoy the various activities at the hotel. Overnight at Jim Corbett.
Day 06: Jim Corbett National Park – Nainital (By Surface) 70 Km/ 2 Hours
Morning after breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Nainital. Nainital is also known as “Lake District” of India. The most prominent of the lakes is Naini Lake ringed by hills. Arrive Nainital, check in hotel. After your lunch, will go for sightseeing visiting Naina Devi temple. Located on the northern shores of Naini Lake, the divinity of the temple is ‘Maa Naina Devi’ represented by two eyes. In evening visit the Naini Lake, a beautiful tranquil 2 mile long pear-shaped lake. Enjoy boat a ride in the Naini Lake. Overnight stay in Nainital.
Day 07: Nainital
Today morning after breakfast, start your sightseeing visiting Snow View Point. Climb another 800 feet by rope-way to reach breathtaking Snow View Point. Early evening visit Nainital High Altitude Zoo which offers a safe and secure habitat to many high altitude animals. Some of the animals that can be speckled here are Himalayan Black Bear, Barking Deer, Silver Pheasants, Snow Leopard, Siberian Tiger, Rose ringed Parakeet, Palm Civet Cat, Sambhar Deer, Wolf, Hill Fox, Ghoral, Owl, Eagle and many rare Himalayan birds. After visit proceed to Hanuman Garh. This is a well known Lord Hanuman’s Hindu Temple hovering at the altitude of about 6,401 ft from sea level and a premeditated location that offers the artistic scenery of sunset. Enjoy the sunset and drive back to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 08: Nainital – Delhi (By Surface) 310 Km/ 6 hours
Morning after breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed for Delhi. Evening free at leisure for either sightseeing or shopping. Overnight at Delhi Hotel.