7-Day Nature Itinerary in Uttarakhand

1. Day 1: Jim Corbett National Park
   4 hours (149 km) from Pantnagar Airport

   Explore the jungle in a jeep safari in the morning, hike to the Corbett Falls in the afternoon and enjoy the Kumaoni cuisine at night.

2. Day 2: Nainital
   3 hours (85 km) from Jim Corbett National Park

   Take a boat ride in Naini Lake in the morning, visit the eco cave gardens in the afternoon and watch the sunset at Tiffin Top.

3. Day 3: Kausani
   3 hours 30 minutes (118 km) from Nainital

   Watch the sunrise at Baijnath Temple, explore the tea gardens in the afternoon and star gaze at night.

4. Day 4: Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary
   3 hours (116 km) from Kausani

   Take a nature walk in the morning, spot wildlife in the afternoon and enjoy a bonfire with local food at night.

5. Day 5: Auli
   7 hours (222 km) from Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary

   Ski in the morning (December to February), trek to Gurso Bugyal in the afternoon and camp at night.

6. Day 6: Valley of Flowers National Park
   4 hours 30 minutes (132 km) from Auli

   Take a guided trek to the valley in the morning, enjoy a picnic lunch and visit Hemkund Sahib in the afternoon.

7. Day 7: Haridwar
   6 hours 30 minutes (247 km) from Valley of Flowers National Park

   Take a dip in the holy Ganges in the morning, visit the ancient temples in the afternoon and attend the evening Aarti at Har Ki Pauri.

Recommendations

Consider visiting the Rajaji National Park, Rishikesh for adventure sports, and Mussoorie for the scenic beauty. You can also consider taking a Chota Char Dham Yatra, which includes Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. To maximize your fun, try paragliding, river rafting and bungee jumping. Don't miss out on tasting the local sweets and savories like Bal Mithai and Singodi.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Jeep Safari in Jim Corbett National Park (4 hours, INR 4,500)
• Boat Ride in Nainital (1 hour, INR 350)
• Visit Eco Cave Gardens in Nainital (2 hours, INR 60)
• Tiffin Top in Nainital (3 hours, INR 100)
• Baijnath Temple in Kausani (2 hours, INR 50)
• Nature Walk in Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary (4 hours, INR 600)
• Skiing in Auli (4 hours, INR 1,500)
• Trek to Valley of Flowers (8 hours, INR 3,000)
• Visit to Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar (2 hours, Free)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 10,210