Description
Day 01 : Delhi– Mussoorie (290 km / 7–8 hrs. - Approx.)
• Morning drive from Delhi to Mussoorie. En-route refreshment and meal stops at own cost. Enjoy the changing scenery as the road climbs towards the Garhwal hills.
• Arrive in Mussoorie by afternoon/evening, check in to the hotel and relax after the journey.
• If time and daylight permit, take a gentle walk on Mall Road / Library Chowk area. Evening at leisure.
• Dinner and overnight stay in Mussoorie.
Note: Sightseeing is not planned for this arrival day. Winter fog, traffic or hill-road conditions may affect arrival time.
Day 02 : Mussoorie Sightseeing
Local sightseeing | Timing depends on weather and road access
• After breakfast, proceed for Mussoorie sightseeing.
• Visit Gun Hill viewpoint (ropeway, if operational; ticket payable directly), offering panoramic views on a clear day.
• Explore Company Garden, a landscaped garden with seasonal flowers and leisure areas (entry/activities at own cost).
• Visit Camel’s Back Road for a scenic walk and views of the surrounding hills, subject to weather and daylight.
• Proceed towards Lal Tibba / Landor area for mountain views and the charming old cantonment atmosphere, if road access and local vehicle rules permit.
• Spend time on Mall Road for shopping, cafés and a relaxed evening stroll.
• Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Mussoorie.
Kempty Falls may be added if road/weather conditions and available daylight allow; in December, water flow and visitor facilities can be seasonal.
(Please note due to Uttarakhand Transport Union our vehicle will not allow to go Gun Hill, Lal Tibba & Landor, kindly higher local union vehicle on your OWN cost if you want to go these places)
Day 03 : Mussoorie – Dehradun– Rishikesh (115 km /4 hrs. - Approx.)
Breakfast and check out from the hotel.
• Drive down to Dehradun. Visit the Forest Research Institute campus from outside or inside subject to opening hours, entry rules and time available.
• Continue to Robber’s Cave (Guchhupani), if open and accessible; wear suitable footwear and follow local safety instructions.
• Other optional stop: Sahastradhara, subject to route timing and weather. Avoid overloading the day with too many stops.
• Proceed to Rishikesh and check in to the hotel/camp as booked.
• In the evening, visit Triveni Ghat to experience the Ganga Aarti, subject to the local schedule and crowd conditions.
• Dinner and overnight stay in Rishikesh.
FRI museum/buildings, Robber’s Cave and Sahastradhara may have specific entry timings or closures. Visit order may be adjusted by the driver/operations team.
Day 04 : Rishikesh – Haridwar (50 kms/ 12.5 hrs. - Approx.)
• Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
• Explore Rishikesh: Ram Jhula / Janki Setu area (as accessible), riverside viewpoints and local markets.
• Visit Parmarth Niketan / nearby ashram area, subject to access and local regulations. Please dress modestly at religious places.
• Optional activities such as river rafting, bungee jumping or other adventure sports are not included and are subject to season, operator permissions, weather and safety restrictions. Confirm operation before planning.
• Drive to Haridwar and check in to the hotel.
• Visit Har Ki Pauri in the evening for Ganga Aarti.
• Dinner and overnight stay in Haridwar.
Please follow instructions at Ghats and do not enter deep or fast-flowing water. Keep valuables secure in crowded areas.
Day 05 : Haridwar – Jim Corbett (220 km/6 hrs. - Approx.)
• Early morning visit to Mansa Devi Temple (ropeway on your OWN cost), or a short visit to the local market, time permitting.
• Return for breakfast, check out and depart for the Corbett / Ramnagar area.
• Arrive in the afternoon and check in to the resort/hotel.
• Rest of the day at leisure. Depending on arrival time, enjoy the resort surroundings or visit a nearby local viewpoint/market.
• Dinner and overnight stay in the Corbett area.
Jeep safari is not included unless specifically confirmed in the final quotation. Safari permits and slots are limited, zone-specific and subject to availability; advance booking and valid ID details are required.
Day 06 : Corbett – Nainital (100 kms/3-4 hrs - Approx)
Optional : Jeep safari in Jim Corbett National Park, only if pre-booked by Guests.
• Breakfast at hotel, then check out.
• Drive to Nainital, a popular lake town in the Kumaon region.
• On arrival, check in to the hotel and relax.
• Later, explore Naini Lake surroundings and Mall Road at leisure. Boating may be available subject to lake authority operations and weather; tickets payable directly.
• Dinner and overnight stay in Nainital.
Safari entry gates/zones may be some distance from the hotel. Please reconfirm reporting point and reporting time on the permit.
Day 07 : Nainital Local Sightseeing
Local sightseeing | Allow a full day
• Breakfast at the hotel and proceed for Nainital sightseeing.
• Visit Naina Devi Temple and the adjoining Naini Lake promenade.
• Visit Snow View Point by ropeway, if operational, or by permitted local transport; tickets/charges payable directly.
• Continue to the scenic lake circuit: Bhimtal, Sattal and Naukuchiatal, subject to road conditions and available time.
• If time permits, visit the viewpoints around Nainital such as Tiffin Top / Dorothy’s Seat, subject to access, weather and local restrictions.
• Return to Nainital in the evening for shopping and a walk along Mall Road.
• Dinner and overnight stay in Nainital.
The full lake circuit and hill viewpoints may not all be feasible in one day during winter daylight hours. The driver may prioritise stops according to road and weather conditions.
Day 08 : Nainital – Delhi (350 kms/7-8 hrs - Approx)
• Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
• Drive back to Delhi with comfort / meal stops en route at own cost.
• Drop at the pre-agreed location in Delhi, concluding the tour with pleasant memories of Uttarakhand.
Please plan onward train/flight departures with a generous buffer. The agency cannot guarantee arrival time due to traffic, fog, road closures or other conditions.