ULTIMATE UTTARANCHAL

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 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 & transfer to Haridwar – Haridwar, literally Gateway to God, is one of the Hindu holy places in India and a center of Hindu religion and mysticism for centuries. Located on the banks of River Ganges (Ganga), at the point where the Ganges descends from the hills to the North Indian plains, Haridwar attracts a large number of Hindu pilgrims from all over the world.
Arrival & stay. Visit the famous Mansa Devi Temple – Mansa Devi Temple is an ancient temple that attracts people from both far and near due to its significance. It is believed that the Goddess fulfills all the wishes of a sincere devotee. Actually, the term ‘Mansa’ is the altered form of word ‘Mansha’, which means ‘wish’. In the evening, attend Aarti of the sacred River Ganga (Ganges) at Har – Ki – Pauri – this is Haridwar’s focal point, where devotees gather to bathe and worship on the Ganges. Each evening around 7 PM,(5.45 PM in winter) thousands gather and worship the river Goddess by putting diyas (floating lamps) in the river.

Morning Checkout & depart to Mussoorie – is called the Queen among the hill stations. It overlooks the sprawling Doon valley and the city of Dehradun, the gateway to Mussoorie and infact to the entire Garhwal. It is a hill resort at a height of around 7000 ft above the sea level, straddles a ridge in the Garhwal Himalayas – a region which is developing into a major tourism destination. The holy and mighty river Ganga is visible from one end of the ridge and another famous river Jamuna from the other, a stretch of around twelve miles in all. Enroute Cover the Sightseeings of Rishikesh. Arrival at Mussoorie & check in. Evening at leisure.

Half-day excursion to Kempty Falls – 15 km from Mussoorie on the Yamnotri Road at an altitude of 4500 feet. It has the distinction of being the largest and prettiest waterfall in the valley and is surrounded by high mountains. Visit Gun Hill viewpoint – This is a pleasant 20-minute walk by a bridle path that forks of from Mall Road near Kutchery. A ropeway ride is also available to this second highest peak of Mussoorie. The distance by ropeway is only 400 meters. Gun hill offers a beautiful panoramic view of the Himalayan ranges namely Bunderpunch, Shrikanta, Pithwara and Gangotri group and a bird’s eye view of Mussoorie town and the Doon valley.

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