7-Day Adventure Itinerary for Uttarakhand

1. Day 1: Rishikesh
   30 minutes (14 miles) from Jolly Grant Airport

   Start the day with a morning yoga session on the banks of the Ganges River. Afternoon is reserved for white water rafting on the Ganges followed by a visit to Beatles Ashram in the evening.

2. Day 2: Auli
   9 hours (280 miles) from Rishikesh

   Head towards Auli early in the morning to witness the breathtaking sunrise views. Spend the day skiing or trekking in the Auli hills. End the day with stargazing at night.

3. Day 3: Jim Corbett National Park
   8 hours (220 miles) from Auli

   Get up early and drive to Jim Corbett National Park. Spend the day exploring the wildlife and enjoy a jungle safari. Witness the beauty of the park and return to the hotel in the evening for a bonfire and dinner.

4. Day 4: Haridwar
   5 hours (160 miles) from Jim Corbett National Park

   Start your day with a visit to Har Ki Pauri ghat for a dip in the holy river Ganges. Take a cable car to the Mansa Devi Temple and enjoy the panoramic view of the city. End the day with an evening aarti at the riverbank.

5. Day 5: Nainital
   2 hours (55 miles) from Haridwar

   Spend the day exploring Nainital's scenic beauty and serene atmosphere. Visit Naina Devi Temple, go boating on Naini Lake, and take a ropeway ride to the Snow viewpoint. Enjoy the local cuisine in dinner and have a good night's rest.

6. Day 6: Mussoorie
   7 hours (200 miles) from Nainital

   Drive to Mussoorie early morning to avoid traffic and visit the Kempty Falls. Afternoon is reserved for paragliding and zip-lining in Mussoorie. Head to the Mall road in the evening for some shopping and dinner at one of the local restaurants.

7. Day 7: Dehradun
   1.5 hours (35 miles) from Mussoorie

   Drive to Dehradun, visit the Robber's Cave, and take a tour of the Forest Research Institute. Spend the afternoon exploring the cafes and restaurants. End the day with a visit to the Mindrolling Monastery before departing back home.

Recommendations

Consider visiting the Valley of Flowers National Park and Hemkund Sahib. A trek to Kedarnath and Badrinath is also highly recommended. Ensure to carry necessary permits and be prepared for the trek.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Rafting in Rishikesh (2 hours, INR 600)
• Skiing in Auli (1 day, INR 1500)
• Jungle Safari in Jim Corbett National Park (4 hours, INR 4500)
• Cable Car to Mansa Devi Temple (1 hour, INR 100)
• Boating in Naini Lake (1 hour, INR 200)
• Paragliding in Mussoorie (1 hour, INR 2500)
• Robber's Cave in Dehradun (2 hours, INR 50)
• Mindrolling Monastery (2 hours, Free)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 10,450