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7-Day Nature Itinerary for Delhi, Nainital, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Dehradun, Mussorie

  1. Day 1: Nainital
    6 hours (300 km) from Delhi

    Start your day with a boat ride at Nainital Lake. Visit the Naina Devi Temple and take a cable car ride to the top of the Naina Peak. Enjoy the sunset at Hanuman Garhi temple.

  2. Day 2: Haridwar
    5 hours (230 km) from Nainital

    Begin your day with a visit to Har Ki Pauri Ghat and take a dip in the holy Ganges. Visit the Mansa Devi Temple and Chandi Devi Temple for breathtaking views of the city. In the evening, attend the Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri.

  3. Day 3: Rishikesh
    1 hour (25 km) from Haridwar

    Visit the famous Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula suspension bridges. Participate in an early morning yoga and meditation session at Parmarth Niketan Ashram. Enjoy the evening Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat.

  4. Day 4: Dehradun
    2 hours (45 km) from Rishikesh

    Visit the Robber's Cave, also known as Guchu Pani, for a unique hiking and cave exploration experience. Take a peaceful stroll through the Mindrolling Monastery and explore the Clock Tower Market for local handicrafts.

  5. Day 5: Mussorie
    1 hour (35 km) from Dehradun

    Visit the Kempty Falls for a refreshing dip and scenic views. Take a cable car ride to Gun Hill for panoramic views of the Himalayas. Explore the Mall Road for shopping and local cuisine.

  6. Day 6: Delhi
    5 hours (300 km) from Mussorie

    Visit the historic Red Fort and Qutub Minar. Take a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi. Enjoy the evening sound and light show at the Akshardham Temple.

  7. Day 7: Delhi
    30 minutes (12 km) from previous day's location

    Visit the Lotus Temple, a Bahai House of Worship and architectural masterpiece. Explore the India Gate and nearby Rajpath for a picnic or evening stroll. End your day with a visit to the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the President's official residence.

Recommendations

Make sure to try the local cuisine such as aloo ke gutke in Nainital and chole bhature in Delhi. Consider visiting the Jim Corbett National Park for a wildlife safari. Also, plan a day trip to Auli for skiing and snowboarding in the winter months.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Nainital boat ride (1 hour, INR 200)
  • Naina Peak cable car ride (1 hour, INR 200)
  • Har Ki Pauri Ghat (1 hour, free)
  • Mansa Devi Temple (1 hour, INR 50)
  • Chandi Devi Temple (1 hour, INR 50)
  • Yoga and meditation at Parmarth Niketan Ashram (2 hours, donation-based)
  • Robber's Cave (2 hours, INR 25)
  • Kempty Falls (2 hours, INR 50)
  • Cable car ride to Gun Hill (1 hour, INR 400)
  • Red Fort (2 hours, INR 35)
  • Qutub Minar (2 hours, INR 35)
  • Akshardham Temple sound and light show (1 hour, INR 170)
  • Lotus Temple (1 hour, free)
  • India Gate and Rajpath (2 hours, free)
  • Rashtrapati Bhavan (1 hour, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 1200
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