Uttarakhand, known as the Land of Gods, is a Hindu pilgrimage haven set amid the dramatic Himalayan peaks and valleys. Visit holy Char Dham sites like Gangotri and Badrinath. This scenic state boasts mountains, rivers, and abundant adventure from rafting to skiing.
Meet our representative on arrival in Delhi and proceed to Nainital, a former popular British summer retreat. First European visitor in 1817 was G.W. Traill but he kept it secret to retain sanctity. Check-in at the hotel on arrival for overnight stay in this scenic lake town in the Kumaon foothills of the Himalayas.
After breakfast, enjoy sightseeing at Tiffin Top and Lands End for views of hills and rural valleys. Trek or pony to Naina Peak, the highest point with Himalayan views and bird's eye of Naini Lake and town. Evening boat ride on Naini Lake or stroll along Mall Road. Spend evening at leisure. Overnight stay at a hotel in Nainital.
After breakfast, drive to Ranikhet, meaning "Queen's meadow", established in 1869 as a British Army retreat with Kumaon Regiment headquarters and an old military atmosphere. On arrival, check into the resort and relax before visiting Jhula Devi temple, Golf Course, Haidakhan Temple, Chaubatia Orchard, Kalika temple. Enjoy leisure time. Overnight stay in a hotel at scenic hill station in Kumaon Himalayas.
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Delhi airport for the return flight back home.
Best times to visit Uttarakhand are March-April and mid-September-October for trekking, paragliding, and Char Dham pilgrimage in peak season. November-February are ideal for Rishikesh rafting and Jim Corbett wildlife. Mussoorie and Nainital see snowfall in winter but monsoons in July-August can be disruptive, except for Valley of Flowers. Year-round destination but avoid peak monsoons.
