Uttarakhand Tour Packages
Uttarakhand, the Devbhumi or land of the gods, holds the Char Dham pilgrimage, the yoga capital of Rishikesh, Haridwar's Ganga aarti, the lake town of Nainital, Mussoorie's ridge views, Jim Corbett's tiger reserve and ski slopes at Auli.
Uttarakhand at a glance
- RegionNorth India, India
- CapitalDehradun
- Time zoneIndian Standard Time (UTC+5:30)
- Driving sideLeft
- Calling code+91
- CurrencyIndian rupee (INR)
- LanguagesHindi, Garhwali, Kumaoni
- Emergency112 (all emergencies)
Best time to visit: March to June and September to November
Top Uttarakhand travel packages
A few of our Uttarakhand itineraries in different travel styles. Every one is private and can be changed to suit you.
Adventure holidaysRishikeshRishikesh Yoga & Rafting4 Days | 3 Nights
Pilgrimage toursHaridwar · RishikeshHaridwar & Rishikesh Pilgrimage4 Days | 3 Nights
Family holidaysNainital · Jim Corbett National ParkNainital & Jim Corbett5 Days | 4 Nights
Couples' holidaysMussoorie · RishikeshMussoorie & Rishikesh5 Days | 4 NightsEssential tips for travelling to Uttarakhand
UPI and cards are widely accepted in cities and hotels; keep some cash for small shops, rural areas, hill towns and tips.
Tipping is not compulsory; around 5–10% in restaurants and a small tip for drivers and guides is appreciated.
Drink bottled or filtered water; it is cheap and easy to find.
112 (all emergencies)
Languages spoken: Hindi, Garhwali, Kumaoni.
Dehradun (Jolly Grant) is the main airport; Pantnagar serves the Kumaon hills. Overnight trains from Delhi reach Haridwar, Dehradun and Kathgodam.
Kedarnath and Badrinath need online registration with the state government before travel.
Monsoon landslides (July–August) often block mountain roads; avoid tight schedules then.
General guidance. Local rules and services change; we confirm details for your dates.
Where is Uttarakhand?
Open a larger map → · The map frames the 14 places we cover in Uttarakhand.
- Rishikesh30.09°, 78.27°
- Haridwar29.95°, 78.16°
- Nainital29.38°, 79.46°
- Mussoorie30.46°, 78.07°
- Jim Corbett National Park29.53°, 78.77°
- Auli30.53°, 79.57°
- Kedarnath30.73°, 79.07°
- Badrinath30.74°, 79.49°
- Lansdowne29.84°, 78.68°
- Chopta30.49°, 79.20°
- Yamunotri31.01°, 78.46°
- Gangotri30.99°, 78.94°
- Hemkund Sahib30.70°, 79.62°
- Kedarkantha31.02°, 78.18°
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Everything you need to know about Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand, the Devbhumi or land of the gods, holds the Char Dham pilgrimage, the yoga capital of Rishikesh, Haridwar's Ganga aarti, the lake town of Nainital, Mussoorie's ridge views, Jim Corbett's tiger reserve and ski slopes at Auli.
We plan trips to 14 destinations in Uttarakhand: Rishikesh, Haridwar, Nainital, Mussoorie, Jim Corbett National Park and Auli and more. Highlights include Triveni Ghat, Har Ki Pauri, Naini Lake, Mall Road and Library Chowk and Dhikala zone. Local food worth trying: Chhole bhature at Chotiwala, Ayurvedic café food, Aloo puri and Kachori and aloo. Our Uttarakhand itineraries run from 3 to 11 days and every one can be changed to suit you.
When to go
March to June and September to November. Clear Himalayan views in autumn. The Char Dham temples open from about late April or May to October/November.
Getting around
Dehradun (Jolly Grant) is the main airport; Pantnagar serves the Kumaon hills. Overnight trains from Delhi reach Haridwar, Dehradun and Kathgodam.
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Private, customisable itineraries with prices quoted for your dates, hotel category and group size.
4D / 3NRishikeshRishikesh Yoga & Rafting
White-water rafting from Shivpuri, yoga at a riverside ashram, the Beatles Ashram and the evening Ganga aarti.
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4D / 3NHaridwar · RishikeshHaridwar & Rishikesh Pilgrimage
The Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri, Mansa Devi by ropeway and Rishikesh's temples and bridges.
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5D / 4NNainital · Jim Corbett National ParkNainital & Jim Corbett
Kumaon's lake district and India's oldest national park: boating, cable cars and jeep safaris in Corbett.
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5D / 4NMussoorie · RishikeshMussoorie & Rishikesh
The queen of the hills and the yoga capital: Landour's walks and cafés, then riverside Rishikesh.
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7D / 6NHaridwar · Kedarnath · Badrinath · RishikeshKedarnath & Badrinath Do Dham Yatra
Two of the Char Dham shrines with state registration, helicopter options for Kedarnath and planned rest stops on the mountain roads.
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5D / 4NRishikesh · AuliAuli Snow & Skiing
A beginner's ski course or snow walks on Auli's slopes facing Nanda Devi, subject to snowfall and road conditions.
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3D / 2NJim Corbett National ParkJim Corbett Safari Weekend
Two nights at a jungle resort with jeep safaris in the Bijrani or Jhirna zones and an evening at Garjia Devi.
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5D / 4NNainitalKumaon Lakes & Hills
Nainital, Bhimtal, Sattal and Naukuchiatal, with a day trip to Mukteshwar's orchards and Himalayan views.
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9D / 8NRishikesh · Mussoorie · Nainital · Jim Corbett National ParkUttarakhand Grand Tour
Garhwal and Kumaon in nine days: rafting and aarti, ridge walks, lakes and a tiger safari.
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4D / 3NHaridwar · KedarnathKedarnath Yatra
A focused Kedarnath trip from Haridwar with registration support and the choice of trek, pony or helicopter.
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3D / 2NLansdowneLansdowne Forest Retreat
Two unhurried nights in Garhwal's oak forests: the Garhwal Rifles museum, Bhulla Tal, sunrise at Tip-in-Top and the Tarkeshwar Mahadev temple.
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5D / 4NRishikesh · ChoptaChopta, Tungnath & Chandrashila Trek
A night by the Ganga in Rishikesh, then three nights at Chopta for the climb to Tungnath, the highest Shiva temple, the Chandrashila summit and Deoria Tal.
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11D / 10NHaridwar · Yamunotri · Gangotri · KedarnathChar Dham Yatra
All four Himalayan dhams in order, Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath, with registration, helicopter or pony options and rest stops for the altitude.
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7D / 6NRishikesh · Hemkund Sahib · BadrinathHemkund Sahib & Valley of Flowers Yatra
The trek from Govindghat to Ghangaria, the climb to Gurdwara Hemkund Sahib beside its glacial lake, a day in the Valley of Flowers and darshan at Badrinath.
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6D / 5NKedarkanthaKedarkantha Winter Trek
India's favourite beginner snow trek from Sankri: pine forests, a frozen Juda ka Talab and a sunrise summit at about 3,800 metres, December to April.
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Places to visit in Uttarakhand
UttarakhandRishikesh
Rishikesh, where the Ganga leaves the Himalaya, is the yoga capital of the world and the place the Beatles came to study meditation.
UttarakhandHaridwar
Haridwar is one of Hinduism's seven holiest cities and the place where the Ganga enters the plains.
UttarakhandNainital
Nainital is a lake town in the Kumaon hills, built around the pear-shaped Naini Lake and the Mall Road.
UttarakhandMussoorie
Mussoorie, the queen of the hills, sits on a ridge above Dehradun with views of the Doon Valley on one side and Himalayan peaks on the other.
UttarakhandJim Corbett National Park
Jim Corbett is India's oldest national park, established in 1936, and the first under Project Tiger.
UttarakhandAuli
Auli is a ski resort on the slopes above Joshimath, with views of Nanda Devi, India's second-highest peak.
UttarakhandKedarnath
Kedarnath is one of the twelve jyotirlingas and part of the Char Dham pilgrimage, set beneath snow peaks at about 3,580 metres.
UttarakhandBadrinath
Badrinath is one of the four Char Dham shrines and a temple to Vishnu, set between the Nar and Narayan peaks on the Alaknanda river at about 3,100 metres.
UttarakhandLansdowne
Lansdowne is a quiet cantonment hill station in Garhwal, home of the Garhwal Rifles since 1887.
UttarakhandChopta
Chopta is a meadow camp in the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary, often called the mini Switzerland of Uttarakhand.
UttarakhandYamunotri
Yamunotri, source of the Yamuna, is the first of the Char Dham shrines.
UttarakhandGangotri
Gangotri, the second Char Dham shrine, is where Goddess Ganga is said to have descended to earth.
UttarakhandHemkund Sahib
Hemkund Sahib is a Sikh gurdwara beside a glacial lake at about 4,600 metres, one of the highest places of worship in the world, linked to Guru Gobind Singh.
UttarakhandKedarkantha
Kedarkantha is a summit of about 3,800 metres in Govind Wildlife Sanctuary, reached from the village of Sankri.
Top attractions in Uttarakhand
Wildlife in Uttarakhand
Wildlife experiences
Sightings depend on season and luck and are never guaranteed. Keep your distance, stay with licensed guides and never feed wild animals.
Cultural experiences in Uttarakhand
Heritage and landmarks
Experiences
- Ganga aarti
- Shopping on the Mall
- Helicopter darshan
- Evening aarti
- Temple darshan
- Regimental museum visit
- Evening aarti at the temple
On the menuFood to try
- Chhole bhature at Chotiwala
- Ayurvedic café food
- Aloo puri
- Kachori and aloo
- Lassi
- Puri sabzi
- Bal mithai
- Kumaoni bhatt ki churkani
- Momos
- Bun omelette at Char Dukan
- Pancakes
- Garhwali food
Outdoor activities in Uttarakhand
Many activities are seasonal. Best time for Uttarakhand: March to June and September to November. We check operating seasons for your dates.
Uttarakhand travel tips
Visa and entry
Indian citizens do not need a visa; carry a government photo ID such as Aadhaar or a passport for hotels and flights.
Health and safety
Travel insurance is a good idea, especially for adventure activities. Carry prescription medicines in their original packaging with a copy of the prescription. Some places here are at high altitude: rest on arrival, drink plenty of water and ascend gradually.
Currency and tipping
The currency is the Indian rupee (INR). Tipping is not compulsory; around 5–10% in restaurants and a small tip for drivers and guides is appreciated.
Best time to visit
March to June and September to November. Clear Himalayan views in autumn. The Char Dham temples open from about late April or May to October/November.
Getting around
Dehradun (Jolly Grant) is the main airport; Pantnagar serves the Kumaon hills. Overnight trains from Delhi reach Haridwar, Dehradun and Kathgodam.
Local etiquette
- Dress modestly at temples, churches and mosques, and remove footwear where asked.
- Ask before photographing people, and follow photography rules at religious sites and museums.
What to pack
Pack warm layers, a down jacket and gloves, a light jacket or sweater for cool evenings, modest clothing that covers shoulders and knees for religious sites and comfortable walking shoes.
Phone and internet
Mobile data is good in towns and cities. Coverage can be patchy in remote, hill and forest areas, so download offline maps before you set off.
Budget
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