Uttarakhand Delight

Cities Covered:

• Haridwar         : 2 Nights
• Mussoorie       : 2 Nights
• Nainital           : 3 Nights

Highlights:

• Rishikesh and Haridwar with Darshan and Evening Ganga Aarti
• Rishikesh Sightseeing with visit to Ram Laxman Jhula, Neelkanth Mahadev Temple
• Mussoorie Sightseeing including Kempty Falls & Surkhanda Devi Temple
• Nainital Sightseeing with Bhimtal And Saatal lakes, Boat ride in Naina lake
• Day Trip to Mukteshwar

Meals:

• 07 Breakfast at Hotel
• 07 Dinner at Hotel

Day 1:- Arrive Dehradun Airport / Transfer to Haridwar. Evening free for Leisure.

(Dinner)

Welcome to Dehradun Airport.

On Arrival, transfer to your hotel in Haridwar.

Arrive at hotel and Checkin.

Day 2:- Full Day Haridwar and Rishikesh Sightseeing. Ram Laxman Jhula, Neelkanth Mahadev Temple. Evening Ganga Aarti in Haridwar.

(Breakfast & Dinner)

Today after breakfast, full day sightseeing of holy twin towns of Haridwar & Rishikesh, back in the foothills, through which the Holy Ganga River flows.

Visit Ramjhula situated 3Km north of Rishikesh. It’s a very popular place amongst people coming for religious purposes because it has very known Ashrams. Most known is Geeta Bhavan & Swarg Ashram and these temples are very important in Hindu society and you will see much more commotion here then in Lakshman Jhula.

Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, is found at a distance of 12 km from Rishikesh, this temple stands at a height of 926m on top of a hill across the river Ganga. It derives its name from Lord Shiva. According to mythological belief; the cosmic churning of the oceans (Sagar Manthan) for the potion of immortality (Amrit) by the Gods and the Demons; produced a venomous liquid, which was consumed by Lord Shiva at this place. As a result, his throat became blue in colour, which in Hindi literally means ‘Neelkanth’ (blue throat). The place is a favourite among the religious tourist.

Experience the feeling of spiritualism and all that India is known for – from the Holy Ganges, evening Aarti and Pooja by the river banks of the Ganga River, plethora of temples to its Sadhus, Yoga, and Meditation ashrams.

Day 3:- Depart Haridwar / Transfer to Mussoorie. Evening free for Leisure.

(Breakfast & Dinner)

After breakfast, morning free for leisure.

Checkout at 12 noon and then transfer to Mussoorie.

It offers superb scenic view of peaks of the Himalayas in western Garhwal. Mussoorie boasts of some of the most spectacular views of the Himalayas. Hill ridges, irregular in shape and partly wooded, form layer after layer to the horizon, where snowcapped mountain peaks are visible as though you can touch them.

On arrival, transfer to hotel and check in. Evening free for leisure.

Go shopping at famous Mall Road in Mussoorie.

Day 4:- Mussoorie Sightseeing.

(Breakfast & Dinner)

Today after breakfast, proceed for local sightseeing.

Visit Kempty falls, a popular tourist spot. It is a popular and picturesque waterfall, located in the beautiful valley surrounded by the high mountains. The bath at the foot of the falls is refreshing

In the afternoon Cable Ride at the Mall Road (direct payment).

And later Surkhanda Devi Temple for Darshan. The temple offers extensive view of the snow ranges and exclusive experience one can never forget. The shrine is reached after a dramatic climb to the summit, which offers a fantastic panoramic view of never ending stretches of pristine snow.

In the evening, back to hotel.

Day 5:- Depart Mussoorie / Arrive Nainital. Evening free time at Naini Lake.

(Breakfast & Dinner)

Today after breakfast, checkout and depart for Nainital, commonly known as the “Lake District of India”.

Nainital is one of the most beautiful hill stations in North India. Surrounded by mountains on three sides Nainital is located around the beautiful lake Naini Tal. This lake resort is situated at a height of 1,938 meters.

There are many legends associated with the place. According to one, Nainital has derived its name from the Goddess Naina while the other legend says that when the Goddess Sati lost her eyes, she was being carried by Lord Shiva and a lake was formed. (‘Naina’ means eyes and ‘Tal’ means lake.)

This beautiful small town in surrounded by seven hills, popularly known as ‘Sapta-Shring’ – Ayarpata, Deopata, Handi-Bandi, Naina, Alma, Lariya-Kanta and Sher-Ka-Danda. The majestic mountains and the sparkling waters of the lake add an immense lot to the beauty of the town.

On arrival, transfer to hotel and check in.

Afternoon go for some boating in Naini Lake and visit to the Holy Naina Devi Temple.

Evening stroll through the famous Mall Road, indulge in some street shopping, interact with locals.

Day 6:- Visit to Bhimtal and Saatal. Cable Car in Nainital.

(Breakfast & Dinner)

Today after breakfast, procced for excursion to various lakes of Nainital.

Start with Bhimtal and Saatal, the most beautiful lakes in the Nainital district set against the backdrop of stunning snow-capped mountains.

Later proceed for some local sightseeing of Nainital and enjoy Cable Car Ride.

Take the cable car ride (direct payment) to the Snow View Point. At the top, one can have a close up view of Nanda Devi (7816m), the second highest Himalayan peak of the country.

Day 7:- Excursion to Mukteshwar.

(Breakfast & Dinner)

Today after breakfast, procced for excursion to Mukteshwar.

It is the most beautiful place in Kumaon, from here one can see the majestic Himalayan Peaks. Proceed to the Old Shiva Temple perched on an out crop above the sleepy town. This is the delightful place- serene, tranquil from where you can look out cross the magnificent valley spread 100s of feet below nearby its Chauthi Jali (a vertiginous outcrops of rocks and a great place for spotting eagles and other birds of prey.

You can also visit the picturesque Little Church (75 years old) that is perched on the side of hill.

In the evening back to Nainital.

Free time for some last minute shopping in Nainital.

Day 8:- Depart Nainital – Transfer to Delhi / Arrive home.

(Breakfast)

Today after breakfast, checkout and depart for Delhi airport for your flight back home with a collection of all those wonderful memories & souvenirs from your Uttarakhand Holidays.