7-Day Uttarakhand Itinerary in July 2023

1. Day 1: Arrival in Dehradun
   0 minutes (0 miles) from Jolly Grant Airport

   Explore the city in the morning and visit the iconic Robber's Cave in the afternoon. End your day with a visit to the Mindrolling Monastery.

2. Day 2: Mussoorie
   1 hour 30 minutes (33 miles) from Dehradun

   Enjoy a scenic drive to Mussoorie, visit the Kempty Falls in the morning, take a cable car ride to Gun Hill in the afternoon, and end your day with a stroll on the Mall Road.

3. Day 3: Rishikesh
   1 hour 45 minutes (44 miles) from Mussoorie

   Start your day with yoga at the Parmarth Niketan ashram, visit the famous Beatles Ashram in the afternoon, and end your day by attending the Ganga Aarti ceremony at Triveni Ghat.

4. Day 4: Haridwar
   1 hour (20 miles) from Rishikesh

   Take a dip in the holy Ganges river at Har Ki Pauri ghat, visit the Chandi Devi temple in the afternoon, and end your day with a visit to the Mansa Devi temple.

5. Day 5: Nainital
   5 hours 30 minutes (178 miles) from Haridwar

   Enjoy the scenic drive to Nainital, take a boat ride on the Naini Lake in the morning, visit the Naina Devi temple in the afternoon, and end your day with a visit to the Tiffin Top viewpoint.

6. Day 6: Jim Corbett National Park
   3 hours 45 minutes (102 miles) from Nainital

   Go on a thrilling jungle safari in the morning, visit the Garjiya Devi temple in the afternoon, and end your day with a bonfire under the stars.

7. Day 7: Departure from Dehradun
   4 hours 30 minutes (135 miles) from Jim Corbett National Park

   Spend your morning shopping for souvenirs in Dehradun and end your trip with a visit to the Tapkeshwar Temple before departing from Jolly Grant Airport.

Recommendations

Consider visiting the Rajaji National Park for a wildlife adventure. You can also take a side trip to Auli for skiing and snowboarding in the summer months. To maximize your fun, try paragliding in Naukuchiatal or bungee jumping in Rishikesh. Lastly, don't forget to try the local delicacies, including Bal Mithai and Kumaoni Raita.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Robber's Cave (2 hours, INR 20)
• Mindrolling Monastery (1 hour, INR 50)
• Kempty Falls (2 hours, INR 50)
• Cable Car Ride to Gun Hill (1 hour, INR 100)
• Yoga at Parmarth Niketan (1 hour, free)
• Beatles Ashram (2 hours, INR 150)
• Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat (1 hour, free)
• Har Ki Pauri ghat (2 hours, free)
• Chandi Devi temple (1 hour, INR 200)
• Mansa Devi temple (1 hour, INR 200)
• Naini Lake boat ride (1 hour, INR 200)
• Naina Devi temple (1 hour, free)
• Tiffin Top viewpoint (2 hours, INR 50)
• Jungle Safari at Jim Corbett National Park (4 hours, INR 4000)
• Garjiya Devi temple (1 hour, free)
• Tapkeshwar Temple (1 hour, free)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 5090