7-Day Adventure Itinerary in Uttarakhand

1. Day 1: Rishikesh
   45 minutes (15.2 miles) from Jolly Grant Airport

   Start your trip with an adrenaline rush by white water rafting in the Ganges river, followed by bungee jumping in Jumpin Heights, and end your day with a calming yoga session in Parmarth Niketan Ashram.

2. Day 2: Auli
   9 hours (230 miles) from Rishikesh

   Take a thrilling cable car ride to Auli from Joshimath, and spend your day trekking to Gurson Bugyal and Kwani Bugyal, enjoying the beautiful views of the Himalayas and Nanda Devi peak.

3. Day 3: Jim Corbett National Park
   9 hours (250 miles) from Auli

   Embark on a jeep safari in the morning to witness the wildlife of India, including tigers, leopards, and elephants. In the afternoon, explore the Garjia Temple and the Kosi River.

4. Day 4: Mukteshwar
   4 hours (110 miles) from Jim Corbett National Park

   Spend your day rock climbing in Chauthi ki Jaali, paragliding in Naukuchiatal, and visiting the Mukteshwar Mahadev Temple.

5. Day 5: Nainital
   1 hour (25 miles) from Mukteshwar

   Begin your day with a peaceful boat ride in Naini Lake, followed by a trek to Tiffin Top and a visit to the Naina Devi Temple. End your day with some shopping at the Tibetan Market.

6. Day 6: Mussoorie
   6 hours (175 miles) from Nainital

   Take a cable car ride to Gun Hill and enjoy the panoramic view of the Himalayas. Trek to Lal Tibba for a beautiful sunset view and visit the Kempty Falls. End your day with some stargazing at the Mussoorie Heritage Centre.

7. Day 7: Haridwar
   2 hours (55 miles) from Mussoorie

   Start your day with a visit to the Har Ki Pauri Ghat and witness the Ganga Aarti. Visit the Mansa Devi Temple and take the cable car to the hilltop. End your day with some street food at the Haridwar Bazaar.

Recommendations

There are many other adventure activities you can try in Uttarakhand, such as zip-lining in Mohanchatti, rock climbing in Rishikesh, and skiing in Auli. You can also consider taking a side trip to Valley of Flowers or Hemkund Sahib. To maximize your fun, try to plan your itinerary in such a way that you cover the regions in a logical order while minimizing travel time.

Make sure to also check out the local festivals and events that are taking place during your visit, such as the Uttarakhand Spring Festival in March and the Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra in August-September.

Time and Costs Estimates

• White water rafting in Rishikesh (2 hours, INR 1,200)
• Bungee jumping in Jumpin Heights (2 hours, INR 3,500)
• Yoga session in Parmarth Niketan Ashram (1.5 hours, free)
• Cable car ride to Auli (1 hour, INR 750)
• Trekking in Auli (4 hours, free)
• Jeep safari in Jim Corbett National Park (3 hours, INR 4,000)
• Rock climbing in Chauthi ki Jaali (2 hours, INR 1,500)
• Paragliding in Naukuchiatal (2 hours, INR 2,500)
• Trekking in Nainital (2 hours, free)
• Boat ride in Naini Lake (1 hour, INR 300)
• Cable car ride to Gun Hill in Mussoorie (1 hour, INR 400)
• Trekking in Mussoorie (3 hours, free)
• Visit to Kempty Falls in Mussoorie (2 hours, INR 50)
• Visit to Har Ki Pauri Ghat in Haridwar (1 hour, free)
• Visit to Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar (2 hours, INR 100)
• Street food at Haridwar Bazaar (1 hour, INR 200)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 17,450

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