Morning: Arrive at Jolly Grant Airport and check into your hotel. Take a relaxed stroll through the Robber’s Cave (Guchhupani), enjoying the cool streams and narrow passages.
Afternoon: Visit the historic Forest Research Institute campus, admiring its colonial architecture and botanical gardens. Enjoy a light lunch at a local café serving Garhwali specialties.
Evening: Explore the bustling Paltan Bazaar market for handicrafts and tea, then unwind with a dinner beside the Rajaji National Park edge, listening to evening wildlife sounds.
Find HotelsMorning: Drive to Rishikesh and begin with a sunrise yoga session at the iconic Laxman Jhula. Follow with a walk along the Ganga banks to the peaceful Parmarth Niketan Ashram.
Afternoon: Experience an exhilarating white‑water rafting trip on the Ganges, navigating gentle rapids suitable for beginners. Afterwards, savor a traditional thali at a riverside dhaba.
Evening: Attend the captivating Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat, where lamps and chants create a magical atmosphere. Return to your hotel for a restful night.
Find HotelsMorning: Depart early for Jim Corbett National Park. Embark on a guided jeep safari in the **Dhikala Zone**, spotting Bengal tigers, elephants, and a variety of birds.
Afternoon: Enjoy a picnic lunch near the **Kosi River**, followed by a gentle nature walk on the park’s designated trails, spotting deer and sloth bears.
Evening: Return to the nearby resort for a relaxing dinner, sharing wildlife stories around a bonfire under the starry hills.
Find HotelsMorning: Travel to the hill station of Nainital. Take a boat ride on **Nainital Lake**, circling the charming **Naini Peak** and snapping photos of the surrounding hills.
Afternoon: Ride the historic **Naini Ropeway** to Snow View Point for panoramic vistas. Stroll through the bustling **Mall Road**, sampling local chocolates and woollen scarves.
Evening: Visit the tranquil **Naina Devi Temple** perched on the lake’s northern shore, then dine at a lakeside restaurant enjoying regional cuisine.
Find HotelsMorning: Journey to Auli, the premier ski destination of Uttarakhand. Take the **Auli Ropeway** (one of the longest in Asia) up to the snow‑covered slopes for a brief ski session or snow‑play.
Afternoon: Have lunch at a mountain lodge while soaking in views of the majestic **Nanda Devi** peak. Explore the nearby **Gorson Bugyal** meadow for easy trekking.
Evening: Descend to Dehradun for your onward flight, reflecting on the diverse experiences of Uttarakhand’s culture, adventure, and natural beauty.
Find HotelsFor a more relaxed pace, add an extra day in Nainital to explore nearby Bhimtal and Sattal lakes, or extend your stay in Rishikesh for advanced yoga workshops and additional adventure sports. If you’re short on time, skip the Auli snow activities and replace them with a day trip to the scenic **Kedarnath** valley, reducing travel distances while still experiencing Uttarakhand’s Himalayan charm.