This
delightful journey along the rolling foothills of Kumaon-Garhwal presents
dramatic panoramic views of heady Himalayan ranges in the distance. Rising
from the fertile plains of Ganges, the valleys are dense with bush, pine,
fir, alpine flowers, flora and fauna. The terraced fields are tilled by
generation after generation of hill farmers and irrigated by streams and
rivers. A true reflection of spirituality and nature in complete harmony.Day 1
Arrive Delhi and transfer to your pre-booked hotel for overnight.
Day 2 Delhi - Mussoorie (2000 M).
Morning sightseeing of Old Delhi visiting Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Humayun Tomb, India Gate. Evening transfer to the railway station for your overnight express train to Mussoorie, founded in 1822 by an Irishman Captain Young.
Day 3 Mussoorie.
Morning arrive Mussoorie and transfer to hotel. Afternoon walk around The Mall to see the stunning Himalayan Panorama from vantage points. O/n hotel.
Day 4 Mussoorie.
Today gentle walk down to Happy Valley and the Tibetan Refugee Camp. O/n hotel.
Day 5 Mussoorie - Rishikesh.
Morning drive about 3 hrs (105 km) to the holy place of pilgrimage - Rishikesh, one of the best located along the Ganga. Arrive and check in to the hotel. Evening visit the holy town with a concentration of temples and ashrams. See the Bharat Mandir and attend the evening aarti ceremony at Triveni Ghat on Ganges.
Day 6 Rishikesh.
Early boat ride on the Ganges. After breakfast visit to Lakshman Jhula Temple. O/n hotel.
Day 7 Rishikesh - Corbett National Park.
Drive about 8 hrs (350 km) to Corbett National Park, established in 1936 and named after a famous British hunter Jim Corbett. Arrive and check-in to the hotel / Jungle Lodge.
Day 8 Corbett - Ranikhet.
Early morning visit the park for game viewing. Later drive to Ranikhet - a cantonment town, takes about 3hrs. (96 km). O/n hotel Rosemount.
Day 9 Ranikhet.
Morning free. Afternoon short walk to visit the Jhula Devi Temple and the orchards at Chaubatia. O/n hotel.
Day
10 Ranikhet - Binsar.Drive about 3 hrs. (96 kms) to Binsar (2412 M) a hilltop, it was once the summer capital of the Chand Rajas (15th to 18th centuries). It is one of the most scenic spots in the Kumaon Himalayas and a well acclaimed hill resort. Overnight in hotel with the incredible views of Garhwal Himalayas, including Nanda Devi, Trishul, Nanda Devi East, Nanda Kot and Panchuli.
Day 11 Binsar - Ramgarh.
Drive about 3 hrs (92 km) to Ramgarh, a picturesque hamlet in the heart of apple, plum, peaches and apricot orchards. This fruit belt of Kumaon is famous for its juicy fruits all over India. O/n in hotel/guest house.
Day 12 Ramgarh.
A day free and explore the area. Overnight in hotel / guest house.
Day 13 Ramgarh - Nainital.
Today drive about 1 hr (24 km) to Nainital (1938 M), the attractive hill station, once the summer capital of Uttar Pradesh, set around the 1.5 km long 500 M wide Naini Lake. Arrive and check-in to the hotel. Later visit Naini Lake, St. John's Church, Hanumangarh and observatory. O/n hotel.
Day 14 Nainital - Delhi.
A long drive about 8 hrs (330 km) to Delhi. Arrive and check-in to the hotel for overnight.
Day 15 Delhi - Agra - Delhi.
Morning transfer to the railway station for your superfast airconditioned train to Agra. Visit the fabulous Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Itimad-ud-Daulah Tomb, Sikandara and Fatehpur Sikri. Evening board your train back to Delhi. Arrive and transfer straight to International airport.
Day 16 Delhi - Europe / North America fly.
Just past midnight board your return flight back to your home country.