Family holidays

Uttarakhand Grand Tour

Garhwal and Kumaon in nine days: rafting and aarti, ridge walks, lakes and a tiger safari.

Trip at a glance

Duration9 days / 8 nights
Starts inRishikesh
RouteRishikesh · Mussoorie · Nainital · Jim…
Places4 destinations
StateUttarakhand, India
Ideal forFamily holidays
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-TE9VLQ

Best time to visit: September to November and February to May

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Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

Trip overview

Garhwal and Kumaon in nine days: rafting and aarti, ridge walks, lakes and a tiger safari.

The route spends 2 nights in Rishikesh, 2 nights in Mussoorie, 2 nights in Nainital and 2 nights in Jim Corbett National Park, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits family holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

Triveni GhatParmarth NiketanBeatles AshramMall Road and Library ChowkGun HillLandour and Char DukanNaini LakeNaina Devi TempleSnow View PointDhikala zone

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Rishikesh

Arrive via Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (DED) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Parmarth Niketan: Ashram with a famous riverside aarti

Day 2Rishikesh: Beatles Ashram and Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula

Beatles Ashram: Ruins of Maharishi's ashram with murals
Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula: Suspension bridges over the Ganga

Day 3Rishikesh to Mussoorie

Travel from Rishikesh to Mussoorie by private vehicle
Check in at your Mussoorie hotel
Gun Hill: Ropeway to a viewpoint

Day 4Mussoorie: Ropeway and Mall Road and Library Chowk

Ropeway
Mall Road and Library Chowk: Promenade and shopping

Day 5Mussoorie to Nainital

Travel from Mussoorie to Nainital by private vehicle, with stops on the way
Check in at your Nainital hotel
Naina Devi Temple: Lakeside Shakti shrine

Day 6Nainital: Snow View Point and Bhimtal and Sattal

Snow View Point: Cable car to Himalayan views
Bhimtal and Sattal: Quieter lakes nearby

Day 7Nainital to Jim Corbett National Park

Travel from Nainital to Jim Corbett National Park by private vehicle
Check in at your Jim Corbett National Park hotel
Bijrani zone: Popular day-safari zone

Day 8Jim Corbett National Park: Corbett Museum and Jeep safari

Corbett Museum: Jim Corbett's former home
Jeep safari

Day 9Depart from Jim Corbett National Park

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Pantnagar Airport (PGH) for your journey home

How this version is planned

Daily drives kept short, with stops for children
Family rooms, connecting rooms or extra beds requested and confirmed in the quote
One active day followed by a slower morning
Child-friendly sights and meals noted for each stop
Rest days built in every few days

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Rishikesh: Book rafting with a licensed operator and choose the 16 km stretch from Shivpuri for first-timers.
Mussoorie: Walk the Landour loop early in the morning for Himalayan views before the haze.
Nainital: Stay at Bhimtal or Sattal if you prefer quiet; Nainital is a short drive away.
Jim Corbett National Park: Dhikala forest lodge stays must be booked on the official portal the moment bookings open.

At a glance

Duration: 9 days / 8 nights
Route: Rishikesh, Mussoorie, Nainital, Jim Corbett National Park
Ideal for: Family holidays
Best time: September to November and February to May; March to June and September to November; November to June
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-TE9VLQ

Plan this trip

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Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 8 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
Pick-up and drop at the arrival and departure point
Driver allowances, tolls, parking and fuel for the itinerary route
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

Flights or train tickets unless added to your quote
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Entry tickets, camera fees and optional activities unless stated
Personal expenses such as laundry, tips and shopping
Travel insurance
GST as applicable

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Rishikesh: September to November and February to May. Mussoorie: March to June and September to November. Nainital: March to June and September to November. Jim Corbett National Park: November to June.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Rishikesh (Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (DED), about 20 km). We can add flights or train tickets from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.

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