A Nature-Lover's 10-Day Itinerary in Uttarakhand

1. Day 1: Corbett National Park
   6 hours (180 km) from Delhi

   Start your trip with an early morning jeep safari in Corbett National Park and spot tigers, leopards, and other wildlife.

2. Day 2-4: Nainital
   2 hours (70 km) from Corbett National Park

   Spend three days exploring this hill station situated around a serene lake, and visit landmarks such as the Naina Devi Temple.

3. Day 5: Kausani
   3.5 hours (120 km) from Nainital

   Visit the Baijnath Temple and enjoy stunning views of the Himalayas from this picturesque village.

4. Day 6-7: Munsiyari
   5 hours (180 km) from Kausani

   Explore the glaciers, waterfalls, and meadows of this quaint village, and take a trek to Khaliya Top for panoramic views.

5. Day 8: Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary
   4.5 hours (145 km) from Munsiyari

   Try to spot barking deer, Himalayan black bears, and other wildlife on a nature walk in the dense forests of Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary.

6. Day 9: Rishikesh
   8 hours (270 km) from Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary

   Spend the day in Rishikesh, the yoga capital of the world, and visit landmarks such as the Triveni Ghat, Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula.

7. Day 10: Haridwar
   1 hour (20 km) from Rishikesh

   Take a dip in the holy Ganga river, attend the grand Aarti ceremony, and end your trip with a peaceful evening in Haridwar.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Corbett National Park Jeep Safari (4 hours, INR 4,000 per jeep)
• Nainital Lake Boating (1 hour, INR 220 per person)
• Baijnath Temple (2 hours, Free)
• Trek to Khaliya Top (4 hours, INR 2,000 per guide)
• Nature Walk in Binsar (3 hours, INR 500 per person)
• Triveni Ghat Visit (1 hour, Free)
• Haridwar Aarti Ceremony (2 hours, Free)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 7,720 ($104) per person

Useful Tips

You can add an extra day in Nainital for a visit to Bhimtal and Sattal. If short on time, skip Kausani and head straight to Munsiyari for a 2-day stay. Consider adding Almora to your itinerary if you have a few extra days.