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5-Day Uttarakhand Itinerary for Shoestring Budget Travellers in August 2023

  1. Day 1: Nainital
    2 hours 30 minutes (70.4 km) from Pantnagar Airport

    In the morning, head to Naina Devi Temple for a peaceful start to your trip. Afternoon, you can take a boat ride in the famous Naini Lake and enjoy the scenic beauty. In the evening, explore the Mall Road and shop for souvenirs and local handicrafts.

  2. Day 2: Kausani
    3 hours 30 minutes (115 km) from Nainital

    Start your day with a visit to the Anashakti Ashram, where Mahatma Gandhi spent time and composed the Anashakti Yog. In the afternoon, visit the Kausani tea estate and learn about tea production. Spend your evening watching the sunset at the Viewpoint.

  3. Day 3: Almora
    1 hour 30 minutes (51.6 km) from Kausani

    In the morning, visit the famous Jageshwar Dham Temple Complex. Afternoon, take a walk through the Bright End Corner and explore the local markets. In the evening, visit the Katarmal Sun Temple and enjoy the sunset.

  4. Day 4: Jim Corbett National Park
    4 hours 30 minutes (153 km) from Almora

    In the morning, take a jeep safari in the Bijrani zone of the Jim Corbett National Park. Afternoon, visit the Corbett Waterfall and enjoy the mesmerizing view. Spend your evening at the Garjia Devi Temple.

  5. Day 5: Haridwar
    4 hours 30 minutes (220 km) from Jim Corbett National Park

    Start your day with a visit to the Har Ki Pauri Ghats and take a holy dip in the Ganges river. Afternoon, visit the Chandi Devi Temple and Mansa Devi Temple using the cable car. In the evening, attend the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri.

Recommendations

You can also consider visiting Rishikesh, which is known as the "Yoga Capital of the World". You can also take a side trip to Binsar, which is known for its wildlife sanctuary and trekking. To maximize your fun, try local cuisine like Kumaoni dishes, shop for local handicrafts, and interact with the friendly locals. Don't forget to carry a water bottle, comfortable shoes, and a rain jacket as August is the monsoon season in Uttarakhand.

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