Destinations: Delhi, Ranikhet, Nanital, Corbett, Mussoorie and Delhi
The Himalayan foothills at Kumaon offer vast panoramic views of delightful villages, hill stations and mountains covered with rhododendron and teak forests. The route rises through the hills of the Kumaon region, to the wildlife reserve at Corbett and some of India's most dramatically located hill - station including Ranikhet and Kausani where the huge vistas and forested slopes inspired Mahatma Gandhi.
Day 01: Delhi - Ranikhet
Your tour will commence with a drive to Ranikhet where you will stay for two nights. Ranikhet with its majestic pine trees is 59.5 km. From Nainital. According to the popular legend, once a beautiful queen camped here amidst the rustling pines and encircled by dazzling white peaks glistening in the sun, gave the town its name ' Ranikhet '.
Day 2 : Ranikhet
This morning you will visit the Ridge, which offers magnificent view of the Twin Peaks of Nanda Devi. Later continue to the 9-hole golf course at Upat, the Government Fruit Garden and Research Station at Chaubatia.
Day 03: Ranikhet - Nainital
This morning you will be driven to Nainital and upon arrival will check into your hotel for two nights. Set around the 1.5-Km long and 500m wide Naini Lake is the charming hill station of Nainital. In the evening take a stroll down the mall or take a boat ride across the lake.
Day 04: Nainital
This morning visit Sat Tal (21 km), which has seven lakes including the jade green Garud Tal. Mountain biking and rock climbing for more adventurous souls can be enjoyed here.
Your journey this morning will bring you to Corbett where you will stay overnight. Corbett, where Project Tiger was launched in 1973, is regarded as India's finest national park and its major attractions are the Tiger, Indian Elephant and the leopard. This afternoon visit the Corbett National Park and take a jeep safari, which is the best way to see the jungle and wildlife (the park is open from 15th November to 15th June.)
Day 06: Corbett - Mussoorie
This morning drive to Mussoorie where you will stay for two nights. Named after the Himalayan shrub 'mansoor'. Mussoorie is spread out over 16 Km. Along a horseshoe shaped ridge overlooking the Doon Valley to the South. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 07: Mussoorie
The full day is free to simply relax. Take an optional tour to the Kempty Falls; a popular picnic spot situated 15 km away.
Day 08: Mussoorie - Delhi
This morning your journey backs to Delhi.