Uttaranchal Hill Station Tour

travel Destinations: Delhi-Ranikhet-Nainital-Corbett-Mussorie-Delhi
travel Duration: 8 nights/9 days

Day 1: Delhi
Arrive Delhi and later transfer to the hotel. Afternoon city tour to Old and New Delhi visiting Red Fort, Raj Ghat, India Gate, Lakshmi Narayanan Temple, Qutab Minar and drive past President House, Parliament House, Secretariat Building and Connaught Place.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Delhi-Ranikhet
After breakfast, drive towards Ranikhet. Evening free for leisure activities.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 3: Ranikhet-Nainital
Visit Ranikhet popularly known as ‘The Queen’s Field’. After breakfast you can take a walk around the town and its sylvan surroundings. The Jhula Devi temple and the Chaubatia orchards are within the walking distance.
Evening drive to The Lake District of India-Nainital.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 4: Nainital
Today enjoy the beauty of Nainital viewing
Naini Lake- the central lake with its jade blue water. Take an idle walk around the lake or boat across.
Naina Peak- The highest peak in Nainital offers panoramic view of the ice capped peaks and valley.
Astronomical Observatory: Equipped with state of the art binoculars and telescopes, the observatory is a must-visit for the stargazers.
Land's End: Just 4kms away from the city center, this is one of the most enchanting places in Nainital, which offers breathtaking view of the hills and scenic Khurpatal Lake.
Hanuman Garhi- a place is of religious importance. Situated at the top is a beautiful mandir of Lord Hanuman. From such a height viewing the sunset is very soothing.
Zoo Gardens- The town has a beautiful Zoological garden. One of the cleanest zoos in the country is filled with animals like Deers, Bears, Tigers and many more.
Bhimtal- About 22 kms from Nainital, a small island surrounded by crystal blue water, nestled in a beautiful pristine valley, a gem of the lakes is the largest around Nainital.
Khupratal- A beautiful spot 12 kms from Nainital. An angler’s paradise with clean water and a good harvest of fishes.
Sattal- A group of seven small lakes nested together, 23 kms from Nainital.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 5: Nainital-Corbett
Early morning drive to the Tiger Reserve-Corbett National Park. transfer to the hotel. Later in the afternoon go for a nature walk accompanied by a naturalist, along the Kosi River. This area is a birders' paradise. A slide show on the flora & fauna of the area.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 6: Corbett
After breakfast enjoy the beauty of the Jim Corbett National Park in a jeep safari searching for tigers or a herd of elephants. Wildlife Viewing: Chital, Sambar, and various other Deer species find refuge in the Savannah grasslands known as the Maidan, behind the campsite to the south. And Tigers are occasionally drawn in looking for prey. Two-hour elephant rides, explore this sea of grass, rarely penetrating far into the deep jungles beyond; try to convince your Mahout or Elephant driver to venture in, as they can be quite magical. Come at dusk or dawn; in the heat of the day you probably won’t come across much more than deer among the tall grass. Tiger-sightings are few and far between, but you may be rewarded with fresh pugmarks.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 7: Corbett-Mussorie
Drive to the Queen of Hills-Mussoorie. This beautiful place is famous for its scenic beauty and high snow clad mountains. With its green hills and varied flora and fauna it gives a glittering view of the Doon Valley.
In the evening you can walk around the mall road, shopping and take on horse ride.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 8 : Mussoorie
In the blush of next morning take on a city tour visiting
Lal Tibba- The highest point in Mussoorie, located in Landour area, the oldest inhabited place in Mussoorie.

Gun Hill- The second highest point in Mussoorie, offers a panoramic view of the Himalayas. One can enjoy a thrilling ropeway ride to Gun Hill and from here Mussoorie looks different.

Municipal Gardens- Also known as Botanical Gardens of Mussoorie has an artificially created lake, which is a perfect picnic spot with boating facilities.

Kempty Falls- 15 kms from Mussoorie on the Yamunotri Road is the most fascinating and the biggest waterfall.

Camel’s Back Road- the place offers a picturesque view of the sunset and a life like resemblance of a sitting camel. One can also enjoy long walks and horse riding here.

Mussoorie Lake- a newly developed picnic spot situated on Mussoorie-Dehradun road. With an enchanting view of Doon valley and nearby villages it is a delightful spot.

Municipal Garden- An artificially created lake is a perfect picnic spot with boating facilities.

Nag Tibba- Highest place around Mussoorie and a good place for trekking. 55 kms from Mussoorie, surrounded by thick dense forests.
Overnight at hotel.