Haldwani to Kashi Itinerary - June 2023

1. Day 1: Corbett National Park
   1-hour drive from Haldwani (40 miles)

   Corbett National Park is India's oldest national park, home to Bengal tigers, leopards, and wild elephants. Start your day with an early morning safari (6:00am - 9:30am). Afternoon can be spent visiting the Corbett Museum to learn about Jim Corbett and his contribution towards wildlife conservation. In the evening, enjoy a bonfire and a delicious dinner at your resort.

2. Day 2: Nainital Lake
   2-hour drive from Corbett National Park (50 miles)

   Enjoy the serene beauty of Nainital lake. Take a boat ride and explore the surroundings of the lake. Visit Naina Devi Temple in the morning. Head to Snow View Point in the noon and enjoy the panoramic views of the Himalayas. In the evening, take a walk around the Mall Road and shop for souvenirs.

3. Day 3: Kausani
   3.5-hour drive from Nainital Lake (80 miles)

   Kausani is a small hill station known for its panoramic view of the Himalayas. Start your day by visiting the Anashakti Ashram, where Mahatma Gandhi stayed for a few days. Visit Baijnath Temple in the afternoon and explore the ancient architecture. In the evening, enjoy a cup of tea while witnessing a beautiful sunset at the View Point.

4. Day 4: Varanasi Ghats
   10-hour drive from Kausani (250 miles)

   Varanasi is the spiritual capital of India, known for its Ghats and temples. Start your day with a morning boat ride in the Ganges and witness the sunrise while exploring the Ghats. In the afternoon, visit Sarnath, where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon. In the evening, enjoy the Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat.

5. Day 5: Kashi Vishwanath Temple
   10-minute drive from Varanasi Ghats (1.3 miles)

   Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple in the morning and seek blessings from Lord Shiva. Take a walk around the narrow lanes of Varanasi and explore the local street markets. Visit Durga Temple in the afternoon and enjoy the famous Kachori and Lassi of Varanasi. In the evening, witness the Ganga Aarti at Assi Ghat.

Recommendations

If you have some extra time, you can consider visiting the Jim Corbett House near the Corbett National Park. You can also take a day trip to Ranikhet from Nainital Lake. In Varanasi, you can visit the Ramnagar Fort and explore the Banaras Hindu University.

To maximize your fun, you can try out some adventure activities like rock climbing and rappelling in Nainital. You can also enjoy paragliding in Kausani. In Varanasi, you can take a food tour and explore the local food scene.

Make sure to carry enough cash while traveling as ATM's can be scarce in certain locations.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Corbett National Park Safari (3.5 hours, INR 4000)
• Boat ride at Nainital Lake (1 hour, INR 300)
• Visit to Snow View Point (2 hours, INR 600)
• Visit to Anashakti Ashram (1 hour, INR 100)
• Visit to Baijnath Temple (2 hours, INR 200)
• Boat ride in Ganges (1.5 hours, INR 500)
• Visit to Sarnath (2 hours, INR 200)
• Visit to Kashi Vishwanath Temple (1 hour, Free entry)
• Food and miscellaneous expenses (INR 3000)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 10,000