Uttarakhand Family-Friendly Itinerary for August 2023: Haridwar, Nainital, Jim Corbett Park

1. Day 1: Haridwar
   30 minutes (11.5 miles) from Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun

   Start your journey by visiting Har Ki Pauri to witness the evening Aarti, a beautiful ceremony of lights and prayers on the banks of the Ganges. Follow this by visiting the Mansa Devi Temple, a popular Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Mansa.

2. Day 2: Nainital
   3 hours 15 minutes (97.5 miles) from Haridwar

   Enjoy a boat ride on the beautiful Nainital Lake and visit the Naina Devi Temple, a revered Hindu temple dedicated to goddess Sati. Take a tour of the Governor's House, the official residence of the governor of Uttarakhand, and stroll through the Mall Road, a bustling street filled with shops and restaurants.

3. Day 3: Jim Corbett National Park
   2 hours 30 minutes (59 miles) from Nainital

   Explore the Jim Corbett National Park, a protected area with a diverse wildlife population, including tigers, elephants, and leopards. Take a jeep safari to spot some amazing wildlife and enjoy a nature walk.

4. Day 4: Nainital
   3 hours 15 minutes (97.5 miles) from Jim Corbett National Park

   Visit the St. John in the Wilderness Church, an Anglican church built in the 1800s and enjoy a panoramic view of the Nainital valley from the Tiffin Top. Spend the evening on the shores of the Nainital Lake and relax at your leisure.

5. Day 5: Haridwar
   2 hours 30 minutes (74 miles) from Nainital

   Visit the Chandi Devi Temple, a revered Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Chandi, located atop the Neel Parvat. Follow this by visiting the Bharat Mata Mandir, a unique temple dedicated to Mother India and showcasing the country's rich cultural heritage.

6. Day 6: Departure
   4 hours 30 minutes (135 miles) from Haridwar to Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi

   Depart from Haridwar and head back to Delhi to catch your flight home.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Har Ki Pauri (1 hour, free)
• Mansa Devi Temple (1 hour, free)
• Nainital Lake Boat Ride (1 hour, INR 350 per person)
• Naina Devi Temple (1 hour, free)
• Governor's House (1 hour, INR 50 per person)
• Jeep Safari in Jim Corbett National Park (3 hours, INR 4,500 per jeep)
• St. John in the Wilderness Church (1 hour, free)
• Tiffin Top (2 hours, free)
• Chandi Devi Temple (1 hour, free)
• Bharat Mata Mandir (1 hour, free)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 4,900 per person