8-Day Itinerary for Uttarakhand

  1. Day 1: Dehradun
    From Jolly Grant Airport (30 minutes, 15.3 km)

    Arrive in Dehradun and explore Robber's Cave, a natural cave formation with a river running through it. Eat at The Great Indian Pub for delicious food and drinks.

  2. Day 2: Mussoorie
    1 hour 30 minutes (35.5 km) from Dehradun

    Visit the Kempty Falls, a popular waterfall and swimming spot. Take a cable car to Gun Hill for panoramic views of the valley. Checkout Mall Road for shopping and food.

  3. Day 3: Rishikesh
    2 hours (70.7 km) from Mussoorie

    Experience the Ganga Aarti ceremony at Triveni Ghat in the evening. Visit Beatles Ashram for a graffiti and art tour. Take a dip in the holy waters of Ganges at Parmarth Niketan Ghat.

  4. Day 4: Haridwar
    35 minutes (20.9 km) from Rishikesh

    Take a holy dip at Har Ki Pauri Ghat during evening aarti. Visit Mansa Devi Temple via cable car. Shop for souvenirs at Bara Bazaar. End the day with the famous street food of Haridwar.

  5. Day 5: Nainital
    5 hours (230 km) from Haridwar

    Explore Naini Lake in a paddleboat. Visit the iconic Naina Devi Temple at the outskirts of the city. Head to Tiffin Top for a scenic view of the Himalayas.

  6. Day 6: Almora
    2 hours 30 minutes (92.6 km) from Nainital

    Visit the ancient Jageshwar Temple, a cluster of 124 small and large stone temples dating back to 9th-13th century. Explore Bright End Corner for panoramic views of the valley.

  7. Day 7: Jim Corbett National Park
    3 hours 30 minutes (145 km) from Almora

    Experience an early morning jeep safari at Jim Corbett National Park for wildlife spotting. Visit the Corbett Museum in Kaladhungi to learn about the history of the park and its founder.

  8. Day 8: Ranikhet
    2 hours 20 minutes (68.3 km) from Jim Corbett National Park

    Explore the serene Chaubatia Orchards, famous for apples and peaches. Visit the Kumaon Regimental Centre Museum to learn about India's military history. End the day by enjoying the sunset at Majhkhali.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Robber's Cave (1-2 hours, Free)
  • The Great Indian Pub (2 hours, ₹1000 for two)
  • Kempty Falls (2-3 hours, ₹50 per person)
  • Gun Hill Cable Car (1 hour, ₹75 per person)
  • Triveni Ghat (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Beatles Ashram (2-3 hours, ₹600 per person)
  • Har Ki Pauri Ghat (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Mansa Devi Temple via Cable Car (2 hours, ₹170 per person)
  • Naini Lake Paddle Boat Ride (2 hours, ₹300 per person)
  • Naina Devi Temple (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Jim Corbett National Park Jeep Safari (3-4 hours, ₹4000 per jeep)
  • Chaubatia Orchards (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Kumaon Regimental Centre Museum (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹7500 for two people

Useful Tips

If you have more time, add a stay at an eco-friendly resort in the Himalayas like Tree of Life Himalayan Hideaway. For less time, skip Almora or Ranikhet. Be mindful of the weather and avoid monsoon season."

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