Overview

Nainital is a Himalayan resort town in the Kumaon region of India’s Uttarakhand state, at an elevation of roughly 2,000m. Formerly a British hill station, it’s set around Nainital Lake, a popular boating site with Naina Devi Hindu Temple on its north shore. A cable car runs to Snow View observation point (at 2,270m), with vistas over the town and mountains including Nanda Devi, Uttarakhand’s highest peak.

Kausani is a hill station and Village situated in Bageshwar district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is famous for its scenic splendour and its spectacular 300 km-wide panoramic view of Himalayan peaks like Trisul, Nanda Devi and Panchchuli.

Auli is a Himalayan ski resort and hill station in the north Indian state of Uttarakhand. It’s surrounded by coniferous and oak forests, plus the Nanda Devi and Nar Parvat mountains. A long cable car links Auli to the town of Joshimath. North of Auli are the colorful Badrinath Temple, a Hindu pilgrimage site, and the Valley of Flowers National Park, with its alpine flora and wildlife like snow leopards and red foxes.

Chopta is a small region of meadows and evergreen forest area, a part of Kedarnath wildlife sanctuary located in Uttarakhand state, India and a base for trekking to Tungnath, the third temple of Panch Kedar which lies 3.5 kilometres away.

Haridwar is an ancient city and important Hindu pilgrimage site in North India's Uttarakhand state, where the River Ganges exits the Himalayan foothills. The largest of several sacred ghats (bathing steps), Har Ki Pauri hosts a nightly Ganga Aarti (river-worshipping ceremony) in which tiny flickering lamps are floated off the steps. Worshipers fill the city during major festivals including the annual Kanwar Mela.

Itinerary

Day 1

Delhi to Nainital - Arrival & Transfer

Sightseeing

Transfers

Stay

Dinner

In the morning meet our representative at Delhi airport & directly transfer to Nainital. On arrival check in to the hotel, freshen up and then proceed for local sightseeing tour. Beginning with boating on the famous Nainital Lake-Naini Lake (at your own cost) and visit to the holy Naina Devi Temple. Thereafter, visit famous tourist spots like Tiffin Top, Naina Peak, Cave Garden, Bara Pathar, etc (sightseeing will be covered as per time permitting). In the evening, enjoy shopping at the Mall Road. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel at Nainital.

Day 2

Nainital - Lake Tour

Breakfast

Stay

Dinner

After having your breakfast, now drive for lake tour of Nainital. Nainital is the main tourist attraction and here Naini Lake is famous for boating (Half an hour ride), Bhimtal is about 25 kilometers from Nainital. It is the largest lake amoung Nainital Lake Tour. Sattal (seven lakes) is about 25 kilometers from Nainital. As name suggests is a group of seven lakes interconnected. Naukuchiatal is about 30 kilometers from Nainital. It is 9 cornered lakes. Later in the evening, drive back to hotel, have your Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 3

Nainital to Kausani - Transfer with Sightseeing

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

Dinner

After breakfast depart to Kausani. Afternoon will visit Baijnath temple. Here you will see many ancient idols and will also come across Mahashir fish in the river waters. At the end of your visit, take your time to look at the setting sun and finally the sunset. Also visit Anashakti Ashram where Mahatma Gandhi stayed for few days. It will be a memorable evening. Have dinner and rest for the night at Kausani.

Day 4

Kausani to Auli/Joshimath - Transfer & Local Sightseeing

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

Dinner

In the morning after having your breakfast, proceed to transfer to Joshimath. On the way, halt at Karnprayag (the confluence of Rivers Alaknanda and Pindar). As you reach Joshimath, here you can visit famous temples – Narsingh Temple and Adi Sankaracharya Math. Then later proceed to your hotel stay at Auli. On arrival, check in at the Hotel. If time and energy permits, you can explore the paranomic views of surroundings. Enjoy your delicious dinner and overnight stay in Auli.

Day 5

Auli - Sightseeing

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Stay

Dinner

Wake up to a beautiful morning, have a healthy breakfast and get ready to embark on a full-day scenic tour to Auli. Auli has made its name globally as one of the best skiing points in India as well as the world. Take the 3.9 km cable car ride at your own cost. Named as longest cable car ride in Asia. Get ready to partake in skiing at Auli as well as other thrilling activities. All the required skiing equipment will be made available to you. If you are a beginner, you are going to get full assistance to learn the sport. There are options of a 500 m long ski-lift and an 800 m long chair-lift. You can also choose to visit Gurso Bugyal, enjoying a scenic trek. 800 m long chair-lift. You can also choose to visit GursoBugyal, enjoying a scenic trek. Another beauty you can cover in the day in Auli is Auli Artificial Lake. Named among the highest man-made lakes in the world, it is a beauty. Surrounded by mighty peaks of the Himalayas, the lake was created to produce artificial snow when natural conditions fail to do so. After a well-spent day, return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Auli.

Day 6

Auli/Joshimath to Ukhimath / Chopta - Auli/Joshimath to Chopta

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

Dinner

Today morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and now proceed your journey Chopta. Chopta is located in Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand offers majestic views of Himalayas and Meadows. Chopta is also referred to as Mini Switzerland for its meadows and lush green pastures. Expect an unprecedented view of the Himalayas from here. Here you can sight-seeing around the valley with its majestic beauty and view. Take amazing photographs and enjoy tea and snacks with mesmerizing beauty of Himalayas. After spending time at Chopta, proceed to Ukhimath for Hotel. On arrival, check in to the hotel and spend evening time with leisure at hotel. Later have dinner and overnight stay at Ukhimath.

Day 7

Ukhimath / Chopta to Rishikesh - Transfer & Local Sightseeing

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

Dinner

Wake up early to a beautiful morning, have a healthy breakfast and get ready to proceed to Rishikesh. On arrival check in to the hotel. At Rishikesh you can visit Rishikesh Ram Jhoola, Laxman Jhoola, Lakshman Temple (known for its decorative wall engravings), Shri Bharat Mandir (An ancient Divine temple of Lord Vishnu). Also visit Trayambakeshwar Temple (13-story Hindu temple along the banks of the Ganges River) & Gita Bhawan (observance of sanatana Dharma). In the evening you can witness Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat. After a well-spent day, return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Rishikesh.

Day 8

Rishikesh to Haridwar - Transfer & Sightseeing

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

Dinner

In the morning after breakfast, directly transfer to Haridwar. Check in to the hotel and freshen up. Then you will visit Sivanand Ashram, Geeta Ashram, famous temples like Chandi Devi temple (chamunda devi), Mansa Devi Temple. After that you will witness Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri. Have your dinner at hotel and overnight stay in Haridwar.

Day 9

Haridwar to Delhi - Departure

Breakfast

Transfers

Morning after breakfast check out and drive back to Delhi. Arrive Delhi in time Board Flight / Train for onward journey.