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5-Day Itinerary for Uttarakhand in August 2023

  1. Day 1: Nainital
    2 hours 40 minutes (70 miles) from Pantnagar Airport

    Explore the stunning hill station of Nainital, surrounded by beautiful lakes and lush green hills. Start your day with a boat ride on Naini Lake, followed by a visit to Naina Devi Temple. For lunch, try the local delicacies at Chandni Chowk. Afternoon, visit Snow View Point for a panoramic view of the Himalayas and Tiffin Top for a pleasant trek. Don't miss the sunset view at Hanuman Garhi Temple.

  2. Day 2: Jim Corbett National Park
    3 hours 10 minutes (106 miles) from Nainital

    Today, experience the wilderness at Jim Corbett National Park, home to Bengal tigers, Indian elephants, and more. Take a morning jeep safari to spot some animals, followed by a visit to Garjiya Devi Temple. For lunch, try the local Kumaoni cuisine at Safari Cafe. Afternoon, enjoy a Corbett waterfall trek or a Corbett Museum visit. In the evening, relax at your resort or enjoy a campfire with your group.

  3. Day 3: Rishikesh
    4 hours (138 miles) from Jim Corbett National Park

    Start your day early and head to Rishikesh, the yoga capital of the world. Visit the famous Triveni Ghat to attend the morning Ganga Aarti, followed by a visit to the Beatles Ashram. For lunch, try the local cuisine at Chotiwala Restaurant. Afternoon, visit Lakshman Jhula and Ram Jhula for a scenic view of the Ganges, and then enjoy some adventure sports like bungee jumping or white water rafting. End your day with the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan.

  4. Day 4: Mussoorie
    2 hours 30 minutes (51 miles) from Rishikesh

    Today, visit the charming hill station of Mussoorie, also known as the Queen of Hills. Take a cable car ride to Gun Hill for a panoramic view of the Himalayas. For lunch, try the local cuisine at Kalsang Restaurant. Afternoon, visit the famous Kempty Falls and then head to Lal Tibba for a beautiful sunset view. Don't forget to try some local sweets from the famous Prakash Sweets.

  5. Day 5: Haridwar
    1 hour (23 miles) from Mussoorie

    End your trip with a visit to Haridwar, one of the seven holiest places in Hinduism. Take a dip in the holy Ganges at Har Ki Pauri and attend the Ganga Aarti in the evening. For lunch, try the local cuisine at Hoshiyar Puri. Afternoon, visit the Mansa Devi Temple and then enjoy some shopping at Bara Bazaar.

Recommendations

If you have more time, you can also visit Auli for skiing or Valley of Flowers for trekking. You can also take a day trip to Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand. To maximize your fun, try to plan your itinerary to attend local festivals and events or engage in adventure activities like camping or jungle safari.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Naini Lake Boat Ride (1 hour, INR 250)
  • Jeep Safari at Jim Corbett National Park (3 hours, INR 4000)
  • Bungee Jumping in Rishikesh (1 hour, INR 3500)
  • Cable Car Ride to Gun Hill in Mussoorie (30 minutes, INR 1000)
  • Shopping at Bara Bazaar in Haridwar (2 hours, INR 500)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 9550

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