India · Wildlife

6-Day Nainital Corbett and Mussoorie Tour with Lake and Wildlife

6 Days Round trip from New Delhi Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Witness the calm and serene lakes of Nainital
  • 02 Offer your prayers at the Hanumangarhi Temple
  • 03 Spot tigers, leopards, and elephants at Corbett National Park
  • 04 Pay your respects at the Garjia Devi Temple
  • 05 Visit the Corbett Museum
  • 06 Walk to Lal Tibba, the highest point in Mussoorie
  • 07 Admire the beauty of nature at Municipal Gardens
  • 08 Enjoy a fun-filled boat ride in Naini Lake

Explore three of Uttarakhand's most popular destinations on this 6-day journey through Nainital, Corbett, and Mussoorie. Discover the scenic beauty and spiritual significance of Nainital, visit the famous lakes around the hill station, and continue to Corbett National Park, known for its rich flora and fauna, including tigers, leopards, and elephants. The tour also takes you to Mussoorie, the "Queen of Hills," where you will enjoy panoramic viewpoints, gardens, waterfalls, and charming hill-station surroundings.

It is believed that Naini Lake is one of the 64 Shakti Peethas, or religious sites, where parts of the charred body of Sati (Parvati) fell on earth while being carried by Lord Shiva.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Delhi, Nainital, Jim Corbett National Park, Mussoorie
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Delhi to Nainital and Evening at Naini Lake

  • The tour starts at 08:00 am. Your driver will pick you up from your hotel or airport/railway station in Delhi. If you are arriving at the airport or railway station, kindly make sure you reach Delhi before 08:00 am.
  • After meeting the driver, you will be transferred by road to Nainital. It is one of the most famous hill stations, located around its main lake, Naini, and is blessed with scenic natural splendour and varied natural resources. It is believed that Naini Lake is one of the 64 Shakti Peethas, or religious sites, where parts of the charred body of Sati (Parvati) fell on earth while being carried by Lord Shiva. The spot where Sati's eyes, or nain, fell came to be called Nainital, or "lake of the eye." The goddess Shakti is worshipped at the Naina Devi Temple on the north shore of the present-day lake.
  • On arrival, check in at the hotel. Relax and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
  • In the evening, you can go for a boat ride on Naini Lake, or you can stroll along Mall Road.

Overnight stay at Nainital.

2
Day 02

Nainital Sightseeing and Lake Tour

  • After breakfast, go to Hanumangarhi Temple, a famous religious centre and a beautiful picnic spot.
  • Later, proceed for an exciting lake tour of three beautiful lakes - Bhimtal, Sattal, and Naukuchiyatal - situated at a distance of 5 to 8 km from each other. These lakes are known for their scenic beauty and lovely surroundings.

Overnight stay at Nainital.

3
Day 03

Nainital to Corbett with Local Sightseeing

  • Have breakfast and drive to Corbett. Located in the foothills of the Himalayas, the majestic Corbett National Park is home to various flora and fauna and is famous for its wild population of tigers, leopards, and elephants. A well-protected wild habitat, Corbett provides an unforgettable experience for nature lovers, and jeep and elephant safaris are the main attractions here.
  • On arrival, check in to the hotel, and in the afternoon visit Garjia Devi Temple, Corbett Museum, and Corbett Water Fall.
  • Drive back to the hotel for an overnight stay at Corbett.

Note: Tiger safari is on a direct payment basis.

4
Day 04

Corbett to Mussoorie

  • After breakfast, proceed to Mussoorie.
  • On arrival, check in to the hotel.
  • Relax and spend the evening free at leisure.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Mussoorie.

5
Day 05

Full-Day Mussoorie Sightseeing

  • After breakfast, get ready for a full day of sightseeing in Mussoorie. Start your tour with Lal Tibba - the highest point in Mussoorie, located in the Landour area, the oldest inhabited place in Mussoorie.
  • Later, visit the Municipal Gardens - also known as the Botanical Gardens of Mussoorie - which has an artificially created lake that is a perfect picnic spot with boating facilities.
  • Then, proceed to Kempty Falls - 15 km from Mussoorie on the Yamunotri Road - the most fascinating and the biggest waterfall.
  • Now, explore the area around Mall Road. The famous points are Gun Hill Point, the second-highest point in Mussoorie, which offers a panoramic view of the Himalayas, and Camel's Back Road, which offers a picturesque view of the sunset and a life-like resemblance to a sitting camel.
  • Return to the hotel on your own for an overnight stay.
6
Day 06

Mussoorie to Delhi

  • After breakfast, depart for Delhi.
  • Proceed to Delhi airport, railway station, or any hotel of your choice.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from New Delhi 4 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation as per the itinerary on twin sharing with bed and breakfast plan.
  • Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle as per the program.
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off.
  • Two bottles of water per traveller per day.
  • Travel documents.
  • All taxes.
  • English-speaking Indian tour guide.

What's Not Included

  • International and domestic flights.
  • Visa and insurances.
  • Food and drinks, unless specified.
  • Gratuities (recommended).
  • Anything not mentioned or specified in the itinerary and inclusions.

Know before you go

Bhimtal: Bhimtal is situated at a distance of 22 km from Nainital and is named after one of the Pandav brothers, Bhim. The largest lake in Nainital, Bhim Tal, measures 1701 metres by 265 metres and is 265 metres longer than Naini Lake.

Sattal: Sattal is a small town perched at a height of 1,375 mts above sea level, situated in the lower Himalayas and a short drive of 22 km from Nainital. The town is decorated with a thick, dense forest of oak and pine trees, and there is a beautiful natural freshwater spring named Subhash Dhara arising out of the dense oak forest in the west, along with a lovely lake from which the town derives its name.

Naukuchiyatal: Naukuchiyatal has been stated as one of the best lake sites by many travellers and visitors. Sitting quietly at the foothills of Kumaon, it is at an altitude of 1,219 meters. The popular perception about this nine-cornered lake is, "A person who sees all the corners of this lake at one shot attains Nirvana" - a soulful state of bliss and eternity.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Delhi, India
Tour start
New Delhi, Delhi 110037, India
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 days finish where they began, in New Delhi.

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