Pune to Uttarakhand 7-Day Family Friendly Itinerary by Train in August 2023

  1. Day 1: Haridwar
    10 hours (885 km) from Pune

    Visit the Har Ki Pauri Ghat for evening aarti and take a dip in the holy Ganges River. Explore the Mansa Devi Temple and enjoy street food.

  2. Day 2: Rishikesh
    1 hour (20 km) from Haridwar

    Experience adventure sports like river rafting, zip-lining and bungee jumping. Take a stroll on Laxman Jhula Bridge and visit Trayambakeshwar Temple.

  3. Day 3: Mussoorie
    2.5 hours (78 km) from Rishikesh

    Visit the Kempty Falls and take a cable car ride to the Gun Hill for a panoramic view. Explore the beautiful Cloud's End and shop at Mall Road.

  4. Day 4: Dehradun
    2 hours (35 km) from Mussoorie

    Visit the Robber's Cave also called Gucchhu Pani, a river cave formation and bathe in the Tiger Falls. Explore Mindrolling Monastery and Tapkeshwar Temple.

  5. Day 5: Nainital
    6.5 hours (280 km) from Dehradun

    Enjoy a boat ride on Naini Lake and visit Naina Devi Temple. Explore Zoo Gardens and visit Tiffin Top for a wonderful view of the town.

  6. Day 6: Ranikhet
    2 hours (56 km) from Nainital

    Visit Chaubatia Garden for fresh fruits and juices, explore the Golf Course and visit the Jhula Devi Temple. Take a refreshing walk in the pine, oak and deodar forests.

  7. Day 7: Kathgodam
    2 hours (75 km) from Ranikhet

    End your trip with a visit to Kathgodam Lake to relax and unwind. Shop for souvenirs in the Bara Bazar and take the train back to Pune.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Har Ki Pauri Ghat (1 hour, Free)
  • Mansa Devi Temple (2 hours, Free)
  • Adventure Sports in Rishikesh (4 hours, ₹1000-₹5000)
  • Laxman Jhula Bridge (1 hour, Free)
  • Gun Hill (2 hours, ₹75-₹250)
  • Robber's Cave (2 hours, Free)
  • Tiger Falls (1 hour, Free)
  • Naina Devi Temple (1 hour, Free)
  • Zoo Gardens (2 hours, ₹20-₹50)
  • Chaubatia Garden (1.5 hours, ₹20-₹50)
  • Jhula Devi Temple (1 hour, Free)
  • Kathgodam Lake (2 hours, Free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹1120-₹5300

Useful Tips

There are many other religious, scenic and adventure spots in Uttarakhand if you have more time. Visit the Badrinath Temple, Kedarnath Temple, Valley of Flowers, Corbett National Park and Mukteshwar. If you have less time, eliminate visiting Mussoorie and Ranikhet or cut short the time spent in any location.

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