Best of Uttranchal:

Places Covered : Delhi- Corbett National Park- Ranikhet- Kausani- Almora -Nainital –Delhi

Duration : 09 Nights & 10 Days Tour

Highlights of the Tour :

The tour to the abode of gods takes the visitors to the most revered shrines and places of pilgrimage. Apart from this, it also provides a magnificent experience of jungle safari Corbett National park and peaceful holidays amidst nature in Almora, Nainital, Kasauni and Ranikhet.

Detailed Tour Programme:

Day 01: Delhi - Corbett National Park (280 km)

Assistance upon arrival at Delhi Airport / Rly station and straight drive to Corbett National park.

Corbett Tiger Reserve: India's first national park, cradled in the foothills of the Himalayas at 3300 feet asl, spreads over an area of 520 sq km. The magnificent Ramganga River flows through the entire length of the Park. Corbett has the highest density of tiger in India. Other carnivores include the leopard, elephant, bear, deer. Basking along the banks of the Ramganga are the slender snouted gharial and the marsh crocodile. There are watch towers, elephant safaris and jeep safaris for wildlife viewing. On arrival check in at the wildlife resort. Afternoon free for leisure activities. Overnight stay at resort.

Day 02: Corbett National Park

Start your day with a refreshing walk in the national park. Return to the resort for breakfast and after short rest proceed for Garjiya Temple along with river Kosi. After lunch enjoy safari at the national park. This park offer the rare view of the most celebrated wild animal of the country, Tiger. The other animal found in the wilderness includes elephant, hog deer, Sambar, Chital, leopord and more. Return back to resort and overnight stay.

Day 03: Corbett - Ranikhet (105 km/3.5 hrs Approx.)

Leave Corbett after a late breakfast. Reach Ranikhet – the forested and serene town in Kumaon by afternoon hours.

After settling into hotel, discover the romantic pathways thru pine, deodhar, oak forests and perhaps catch the sun disappearing beyond the horizon. Overnight at Ranikhet.

Ranikhet: At 6000 feet asl, it is a serene and peaceful hillstation foreshadowed by conifer forests and surrounded by snow clad Himalayan ranges from the Bhagirathi peaks in the west to Nanda Kot in the east.

Day 04: Ranikhet

Wake up to catch a beautiful view of the Himalayan Ranges. Discover this quaint hill town.

Ranikhet offers golfing at the 9 hole Army Course besides being known for the orchards of Chaubatia and Jhoola Devi Temple.

An old church runs as a factory, with the war widows of the Kumaon Regiment Centre operating looms to knit Australian Merino wool into shawls.

Overnight at Ranikhet.

Day 05: Ranikhet - Kausani (72 km/ 4-5 hrs Approx)

Early morning drive to Kausani. On arrival Check in at hotel. The place offers an excellent 300 km wide views of the Nanda Devi group of Mountains. Majestic view of the snow covered Trishul and Nanda Devi is so clear that one gets a feeling of the snow within touching distance. Day free for leisure activities.

Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 06: Kausani – Almora / Binsar (53 km/ 02-03 hrs Approx)

(70 kms / 2 hrs). Leave Kausani after a relaxed breakfast and reach the resorts in Almora (5800-6300 feet asl) / Binsar (7000 feet asl) by lunch time.

After settling into the resort imbibe the essence of another natural jewel of Kumaon. Take a short hike for a taste of the local countryside. Overnight at Almora / Binsar.

Day 07: Almora / Binsar

Local sightseeing and excursions.

Almora / Binsar: Drive upto Jhandi Dhar (8000 feet asl) within the Binsar Sanctuary for a majestic view of the Himalayan panorama - the snow clad peaks of Kedarnath, Nanda Devi and Nanda Kot are visible from here. The beautiful forests of Himalayan oak and rhododendron are excellent for walks and soft treks. Nearby is the Chitai or Golu Devta Temple revered by the local population and 30 kms away is the magnificent, 10th century temple complex of Jageshwar dedicated to Lord Shiva, set amidst thick deodhar woods.

Day 08: Almora - Nainital (64 km/ 4 hrs Approx)

Early morning drive to Nainital. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day free for leisure activities. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 09: Nainital

After morning breakfast proceed for visit to Sattal, Bhimtal, Naukuchiyatal and Nainital. Dotted with lakes, Nainital is popularly known as 'Lake District' of India. The place offers magnificent view of snow-capped peaks, verdant valleys, rolling meadows and crystal lakes. In the afternoon enjoy boating on Naini Lake. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 10: Nainital - Delhi (310 Km), 06-07 Hrs

Breakfast followed by drive back to Delhi.  Reach Delhi and take flight or Train to onward destination.

Tour Ends with happy & Sweet Memories …..

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