Picturesque Uttaranchal Tour

Welcome to Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi, where our representative will assist you and escort you by air-conditioned car to the pre-booked hotel. After check-in, all required documents related to your tour will be handed over, and your queries concerning the complete tour plan and services will be explained. Later in the evening, visit the Light and Sound Show at Red Fort, where selected episodes from the history of Delhi, a city with around 5,000 years of history, are brought to life through narration and special effects against the historic surroundings of the fort. Afterwards return to the hotel for overnight stay.

After breakfast, take a sightseeing tour of Old Delhi, visiting the majestic Red Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century and once the principal residence of the Mughal emperors. Continue to Jama Masjid, one of India's largest mosques, commissioned by Shah Jahan, and Rajghat, the memorial marking the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi. Continue through New Delhi to see President House, the official residence of the President of India, and India Gate, the iconic war memorial built in honour of Indian soldiers who lost their lives during the First World War. Visit Birla Mandir (Laxmi Narayan Temple), followed by Humayun's Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an important precursor to Mughal garden-tomb architecture. Continue to the lotus-shaped Lotus Temple and Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site begun by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty. Visit Sri Radha Parthasarathi Mandir, generally known as the ISKCON Delhi Temple. In the evening, you can opt for a Cycle Rickshaw Ride through the lively and colourful market of Chandni Chowk. Afterwards return to the hotel for overnight stay.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Haridwar, one of India's important pilgrimage centres on the banks of the River Ganga. On arrival, transfer to the hotel and relax. In the evening, attend the Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri, held on the ghat after sunset. During the ceremony, a group of Brahmans hold large fire bowls and offer sacred mantras to the River Ganges, Shiva, the Hindu God of destruction, Surya, the Sun God, and the Universe. Devotees also offer flowers and earthen lamps, or diyas, to the Ganges to pay their respects to their ancestors. Haridwar is traditionally associated with the story of Prince Bhagirath bringing the Ganga to earth, while the city is also one of the four sites of the Kumbh Mela, held every 12 years, with the Ardha Kumbh Mela held every six years. Afterwards return to the hotel for overnight stay.

After breakfast, take a religious and spiritual sightseeing tour of Haridwar and Rishikesh. Visit Daksh Mahadev Temple, also known as Shri Daksheshwar Temple and associated with King Daksha, Gorakhnath Temple, Bharat Mata Temple, representing India in the form of a mother goddess, and Mansa Devi Temple, one of Haridwar's most popular temples. Later take an excursion to Rishikesh and visit Bharat Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Shatrughan Temple, Rishikund and Raghunath Temple. See Lakshman Jhula, the historic suspension bridge and one of Rishikesh's best-known landmarks, which is currently closed to pedestrians and vehicles due to structural wear. Continue to Triveni Ghat, an important riverside bathing and evening prayer site, followed by Swarg Ashram, Gita Bhawan, Parmarth Niketan, Shivanand Ashram and Kailash Ashram Academy of Meditation. Rishikesh, known as the “place of sages”, is associated with meditation, yoga and Hindu spiritual traditions, while its surroundings are also used for trekking and rafting. After the visit drive back to Haridwar. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Nainital, enjoying the scenic beauty along the route. Situated in the Kumaon foothills of the outer Himalayas at around 1,938 metres above sea level, Nainital lies in a valley surrounding the pear-shaped Naini Lake. On arrival, transfer to the hotel and spend the remainder of the day at leisure for relaxation and individual activities. In the evening, spend time on the famous Mall Road for shopping and exploring the town. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, visit Naina Devi Temple, located on the northern shore of Naini Lake and dedicated to Maa Naina Devi, represented by two eyes. Enjoy a Boat Ride on Naini Lake, a tranquil, pear-shaped lake approximately two miles long. Later climb another 800 feet by Ropeway to reach Snow View Point, offering views from the higher reaches of the town. In the early evening, visit Nainital High Altitude Zoo, which provides a protected habitat for Himalayan wildlife including 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 other rare Himalayan birds. Continue to Hanuman Garh, a well-known Lord Hanuman temple at around 6,401 ft, positioned for sunset views. Enjoy the sunset before returning to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, take an excursion to Ranikhet, a picturesque hill station surrounded by the Kumaon Himalayas and known for its forested landscapes and mountain views. Visit the Kumaon Regimental Museum, associated with the military history and traditions of the Kumaon Regiment, followed by Kalika Mata Temple and the scenic Golf Ground. Continue to Majkhali, a scenic area near Ranikhet known for panoramic views towards the Himalayan range, including Mount Trishul, rising to approximately 23,360 ft (7,120 metres). Later drive back to Nainital. In the evening, enjoy some free time around Mall Road. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Corbett, a major wildlife destination known for its location in the Himalayan foothills and its rich variety of flora and fauna. Corbett National Park was India's first national park and the first sanctuary to come under Project Tiger. The park provides an important habitat for tigers and their prey and was named after Jim Corbett, the hunter-naturalist, author and photographer who was closely associated with the region. On arrival, transfer to the jungle resort. The remainder of the evening is free for leisure; if time permits, you can take a Jungle Safari or walk through the forest. Dinner and overnight at the jungle resort.

Early morning, go for a Jeep Safari at Jhirna Park, one of the wildlife zones inside Jim Corbett National Park, offering opportunities to observe the forest landscape and wildlife. Afterwards return to the hotel for breakfast. After rest and relaxation, go for another Jeep Safari in the Bijrani area in search of the elusive tiger. As the jeep passes through the deep jungle, keep your cameras ready for possible sightings of the Royal Bengal Tiger and other wildlife resting in their natural habitats. Corbett's varied topography, diverse flora and fauna, rivulets and forest landscapes form the setting for the safari experience. Afterwards return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Early morning, you may opt for an Elephant Safari in Corbett, subject to availability and applicable park regulations. After breakfast, check out from the resort and proceed towards Mussoorie, situated at around 6,580 ft above sea level. En route, take a halt at Dehradun and visit Durbar Shri Guru Ram Rai, an important Sikh pilgrimage site, Tapkeshwar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, Sahastradhara, known for its springs, Malsi Deer Park, a forested refuge and popular picnic spot, and Tapovan, situated on the banks of the sacred Ganga and traditionally associated with Guru Dronacharya's penance and ashram in the Mahabharata. On arrival in Mussoorie, transfer to the hotel. In the evening, take a walk along Mussoorie Mall Road. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Mussoorie.

After breakfast, spend the day exploring Mussoorie, situated at an average altitude of around 2,000 metres in the foothills of the Himalayas and overlooking the Doon Valley. Visit Kempty Falls, situated at 4,500 ft and falling around 40 ft from the mountain, followed by Municipal Garden, also known as Company Bagh, in the Happy Valley area. Continue to Gun Hill, at 2,122 metres and the second-highest peak of the town, which received its name from the gun once placed there and fired at midday during the colonial era to announce the time. You may opt for a Cable Car Ride at Gun Hill for views of the Doon Valley. Visit Camel's Back, named after its distinctive camel-back-shaped rock, Jwalaji Temple, dedicated to Goddess Durga and situated atop Benog Hill at 2,100 metres, andLal Tibba, the highest point of Mussoorie and a scenic viewpoint in the Landour area offering panoramic Himalayan views. Afterwards return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

After an early breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Delhi. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. The day is free for leisure or, if time permits, shopping. Delhi offers a wide range of shopping opportunities for collections and decoration items, food and beauty products, textiles, wooden goods, silver and bronze art and jewellery. Popular markets include Central Cottage Industries Emporium, Khadi Gramodyog Bhavan, Khan Market, Old Delhi Market, Chandni Chowk, Spice Market (Khari Baoli) and Dilli Haat, among others. While shopping, it is advisable to visit genuine and reputed shops. At other general shops, compare prices carefully and use discretion when assessing the products and prices offered. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi to board the scheduled flight for your hometown/onward journey. With the completion of the journey through Haridwar, Rishikesh, Nainital, Ranikhet, Corbett, Dehradun and Mussoorie, the tour concludes with happy memories.