MESMERIZING KUMAON

A picturesque state, with a breathtaking panoramic view of Himalayas, Uttaranchal promises its tourists a visit full of fun and unforgettable moments. The land of celestial beauty, Uttaranchal is blessed with magnificent glaciers, majestic snow-clad mountains, gigantic and ecstatic peaks, valley of flowers, skiing slopes and dense forests. This Land of Gods includes many shrines and places of pilgrimage. Char-dhams, the four most sacred and revered Hindu temples: Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri are nestled in the Mighty Mountains of Uttaranchal.
Arrival at Delhi & take a transfer to Nainital by road. Nainital is a small town in the kumaon foothills of the outer himalaya. Nainital is so beautiul that it is like a glittering jewel in the himalayan necklace. Nainital is famous for lakes especially naini jheel(lake), hence nainital is also known as ‘lake district’ of India. Nainital is situated in a valley that contains pear shaped lake, approximately two miles in circumference and surrounded by mountains. Arrival & check in.

Local sightseeing of Nainital including visit to Naina Devi Temple – It is a must visit in Nainital especially for people who seek spirituality and wish to offer their prayers to Goddess Naina. Kilbury view Point – Lined by lush oak, pine and rhododendron forests and with panoramic views of majestic snow-capped peaks in the distance, Kilbury is perfect to spend the day on your back doing nothing but lazily watching the clouds float by. Kilbury is a well known birding route and at last count more than 580 species of birds have been recorded in this area. Nainital high altitude Zoo – It provides a safe and secure habitat to many high altitude animals. Some of the animals at the zoo include the Snow Leopard, Himalayan Black Bear, Siberian Tiger, Barking Deer, Sambhar Deer, Palm Civet Cat, Wolf, Silver Pheasants, Hill Fox, Ghoral, Rose ringed Parakeet, Owl, Eagle and many rare Himalayan birds. The zoo is closed on Mondays and all national holidays. Enjoy a wonderful cable car ride (optional), & Mall Road – It is a point of union between Mallital with Tallital that makes it the busiest places in Nainital especially during peak seasons from May to end of June. Now it has been renamed as the Govind-Ballabh Pant Marg by the government.

Today, you can visit nearby places like Bhimtal Tal – 23 km from Nainital, this is the place for a quiet holiday. It has lovely dappled paths. The lake offers scope for boating and in the middle of the lake, there is an intriguing looking island with a restaurant & Navkuchiya Tal – 24 km from Nainital, it is the deepest and by far the most picturesque lake in the Kumaon region and derives its name from the nine corners which came together to form it. It is a tranquil, pleasant expanse of water, reflected green by the low, wooded hills cradling it and surrounded by 70 acres of predominantly oak forests major lakes
in the nearby region. Naini Lake – Ringed by seven hills, the emerald colored waters of the lake attracts hordes of tourists during the day who come to try their hand at yatching, rowing or paddling on the lake.

Check out & transfer to Kausani / Ranikhet. Kausani is a celebrated site for its panoramic exquisiteness and views of enchanting Himalayas. Nature has bestowed Kausani with its beauty to make it a destination par-excellence level. Ranikhet Hill Station or “Queen’s Meadow” is a mesmerizing place falling under the state of Uttaranchal, and located at the height of 1829 m with a sprawling are of 21.76 Sq. Kms. Ranikhet is known for its delicious apples, apricots, peaches and various other alpine fruits.
Arrival & check in. Evening at leisure.

Visit some of the view-points around Kausani – It is situated around 50 KMs from Ranikhet, is famous for it’s breathtakingly close view of the Himalayan Peaks and it’s solitudes and greenery. The wide expanse of the famous Katyur Valley lies in front of it as you wake up to experience the Kausani sunrise. Kausani’s beauty arrested the feet of even Mahatama Gandhi, who stayed for some time at this place. Ranikhet- KRC Museum and Golf Course – Kumaon Regiment of Indian Army is perhaps one of the most prestigious and the most decorated of all. The Kumaon Regimental Museum offers a peep into our recent history and showcases the bravery and valour with which our soldiers fought. The KRC Golf Course is another delight for Golf lovers. Chaubatia Gardens– Chaubatiya gardens are famous for their sprawling orchards of delicious apples, plums, peaches and apricots.

Check out & transfer to Corbett – Corbett has been a haunt for tourists and wildlife lovers for a long time. Tourism is allowed in selected areas of Corbett Tiger Reserve so that people get an opportunity to see its splendid landscape and the diverse wildlife living here. Arrival & stay. Enjoy the wonderful Jungle Safari – Jim Corbett National Park– is a perfect holiday destination. Mainly known for its successful tiger conservation project, Corbett is home of great variety of wildlife creatures. Bird watching, elephant safari, canter safari and many more activities can be enjoyed at this exquisite wildlife conserve.).

Check out from the hotel in the morning & take a transfer to New Delhi. Arrival at New Delhi Airport / Railway Station & the tour concludes.