Overview
This sweeping 15 nights / 16 days private circuit through the "Land of the Gods" traces a magnificent arc from Delhi into the foothills and high ranges of Uttarakhand. Beginning with Delhi's iconic landmarks, the journey descends into the lush Gangetic plains at Unchagaon before entering the wilderness of Jim Corbett National Park — India's oldest and most celebrated tiger reserve.
The route then climbs into the Kumaon hills — the serene lakeside town of Nainital, the untouched oak and rhododendron forests of Binsar, and the colonial-era cantonment of Ranikhet with its sweeping Himalayan panoramas. The homeward leg winds down through Rishikesh — the yoga and adventure capital of India — and the ancient pilgrimage city of Haridwar for the sacred Ganga Aarti before returning to Delhi.
Wildlife Note: Jim Corbett National Park (Ramnagar zone) safaris must be booked in advance through the Uttarakhand Forest Department. Your safari slot, zone, and vehicle type will be pre-arranged by our team. Early morning safaris are recommended for the best wildlife sightings.
Your Journey
Tour Highlights
Jim Corbett Jungle Safari — jeep safari through Corbett's core zones in search of Bengal tigers, leopards and elephants
Naini Lake Boat Ride — a leisurely row across Nainital's emerald lake ringed by seven hills and colonial promenade
Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary — pristine oak and rhododendron forest walks with panoramic views of the Himalayan snow peaks
Himalayan Panorama, Ranikhet — sweeping view of over 400 km of Himalayan peaks including Trishul and Nanda Devi
White Water Rafting, Rishikesh — thrilling Grade III–IV rapids on the holy Ganga between Shivpuri and Rishikesh
Ganga Aarti, Haridwar — the hypnotic evening fire ceremony at Har Ki Pauri — one of Hinduism's most sacred ghats
Yoga & Meditation, Rishikesh — the world capital of yoga, with ashram sessions at sunrise on the Ganga's banks
Snow Peak Sunrise, Binsar — wake to the first light striking Nanda Devi (7,816 m), Panchachuli and Trishul at dawn
Old Delhi Heritage Walk — Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk and the spice market of Khari Baoli
Unchagaon Village Stay — an offbeat rural stopover in the mango groves of Western UP, gateway to Kumaon
Includes / Excludes
✓ Included
- ✓Hotel / resort accommodation (15 nights)
- ✓Daily breakfast and dinner throughout
- ✓Private air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing
- ✓2 jungle safaris at Jim Corbett (jeep, shared/private)
- ✓Naini Lake boat ride
- ✓Nature walk in Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary
- ✓Airport / station transfers in Delhi
- ✓Driver allowance, tolls, parking and transport taxes
- ✓Tour assistance and sightseeing guidance
✗ Excluded
- ✗Flights / trains to and from Delhi
- ✗Lunch and personal beverages
- ✗White water rafting fees, Rishikesh
- ✗Corbett National Park entry and camera fees
- ✗Monument and museum entry tickets
- ✗Gulmarg Gondola or any adventure extras
- ✗Travel insurance (recommended)
- ✗Tips, porterage and personal expenses
- ✗Anything not mentioned in inclusions
Itinerary
Arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport or New Delhi Railway Station. Your driver will receive you and transfer to your hotel. Check in, freshen up and spend the evening at leisure. A welcome briefing with your tour coordinator will be arranged.
- Airport / station pickup in private AC vehicle
- Hotel check-in and tour orientation
- Evening at leisure — Khan Market or Connaught Place
- Overnight at Delhi hotel
A full-day exploration of India's historic capital — spanning ancient Mughal monuments, colonial boulevards and modern landmarks across Old and New Delhi.
- Red Fort (Lal Qila) — UNESCO World Heritage Mughal citadel
- Jama Masjid — India's largest mosque, capacity 25,000
- Chandni Chowk heritage walk — spice market, street food
- Humayun's Tomb — the predecessor to the Taj Mahal
- Qutub Minar — world's tallest brick minaret (72.5 m)
- India Gate — the national war memorial on Rajpath
- Overnight at Delhi hotel
After breakfast, drive to Unchagaon (~200 km, 3.5 hrs) — a tranquil rural destination in Bulandshahr district, set among vast mango orchards on the Ganga floodplain. An ideal one-night base between the bustle of Delhi and the hills of Uttarakhand.
- Morning departure from Delhi after breakfast
- Check in at Unchagaon heritage resort / riverside property
- Afternoon village walk through mango and sugarcane fields
- Sunset by the Ganga — bird watching, photography
- Traditional Awadhi / Braj cuisine dinner
- Overnight at Unchagaon
Drive to Jim Corbett National Park (~160 km, 3 hrs), established in 1936 as India's first national park and named after the legendary hunter-turned-conservationist Jim Corbett. Check in to your jungle resort on the forest fringe and take an evening nature walk or zone entry drive.
- Morning drive via Kashipur and Ramnagar
- Check in at jungle resort / eco-lodge near the park
- Afternoon zone entry drive (Bijrani or Jhirna zone)
- Evening campfire at the resort with naturalist talk
- Overnight at Jim Corbett resort
A full day dedicated to Corbett's wilderness — India's finest tiger habitat spanning 1,318 sq km of sal forests, grasslands and the Ramganga River valley. Two safaris give you the best chance of spotting Bengal tigers, leopards, Asian elephants, gharials and over 600 bird species.
- Early morning jeep safari (6–9 AM) — Dhikala or Bijrani zone
- Afternoon rest at the resort with pool and leisure
- Evening jeep safari (3–6 PM) — different zone
- Corbett Museum, Ramnagar (optional) — history of the park
- Naturalist-guided forest walk near the resort boundary
- Overnight at Jim Corbett resort
After breakfast, drive to Nainital (~65 km, 2 hrs) — the jewel of the Kumaon hills, set around the pristine crescent-shaped Naini Lake at 2,084 m altitude. Check in at a lake-view hotel on the Mall Road and spend the afternoon exploring the lakeside promenade.
- Scenic morning drive through Kaladhungi foothills
- Check in at Nainital hotel — lake-view preferred
- Afternoon boat ride on Naini Lake
- Mall Road evening walk — shops, cafes, street food
- Naina Devi Temple at the lake's north shore
- Overnight at Nainital hotel
A day of exploring Nainital's scenic hilltops and viewpoints. The aerial ropeway to Snow View Point offers stunning Himalayan panoramas including the Nanda Devi, Trishul and Panchachuli ranges on a clear day.
- Aerial ropeway (Cable Car) to Snow View Point (2,270 m)
- Tiffin Top (Dorothy's Seat) — 2,292 m, best valley panorama
- Land's End — the westernmost point of the Nainital ridge
- Eco Cave Gardens — natural rock caves and musical fountain
- Naini Lake second boat ride at sunset
- Shopping — woolens, hand-made candles, local jams
- Overnight at Nainital hotel
Day excursion to the lakes and hilltops surrounding Nainital — the Kumaon lake district is dotted with pristine high-altitude lakes, colonial-era gardens and dramatic clifftop temples.
- Bhimtal — serene lake with an island restaurant at its centre
- Sattal — cluster of seven interconnected lakes in dense forest
- Naukuchiatal — "Nine-Cornered Lake", deepest of the Kumaon lakes
- Mukteshwar (28 km) — Chauli Ki Jali clifftop, valley views
- Mukteshwar Dham — 350-year-old Shiva temple
- Overnight at Nainital hotel
Drive to Binsar (~85 km via Almora, 2.5 hrs) — a secluded wildlife sanctuary at 2,412 m in the Jhandi Dhar hills. Once the summer capital of the Chand kings of Kumaon, Binsar is today one of Uttarakhand's most tranquil and least commercialised destinations.
- Scenic drive via Almora — stop at Kasar Devi Temple
- Zero Point, Binsar — panoramic view of 300+ km of Himalayan peaks
- Check in at Binsar forest property / eco-lodge
- Afternoon birding walk — Binsar hosts 200+ bird species
- Overnight at Binsar
A full day in Binsar's pristine sanctuary — arguably the finest viewpoint in the Kumaon Himalayas. The Zero Point at sunrise reveals an extraordinary 300 km panorama including Kedarnath, Chaukhamba, Trishul, Nanda Devi and Panchachuli.
- Pre-dawn drive to Zero Point for Himalayan sunrise (must-do)
- Guided forest walk in Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Leopard, black bear, barking deer and goral spotting
- Visit Binsar Mahadev Temple — ancient Shiva shrine
- Afternoon at leisure — reading, photography, star gazing
- Overnight at Binsar
Drive to Ranikhet (~55 km, 1.5 hrs) — a charming British cantonment town set at 1,829 m, its name translating to "Queen's Meadow". One of the best-preserved colonial hill stations in India, Ranikhet offers wide oak and rhododendron-lined avenues, ancient temples and uninterrupted Himalayan views.
- Morning drive through apple orchards and pine forests
- Check in at Ranikhet hotel
- Chaubatia Orchards — 250-acre government fruit orchard
- Upat Golf Course — one of Asia's highest golf courses at 1,800 m
- MRC Museum — history of the Kumaon Regiment
- Overnight at Ranikhet
A leisurely day exploring Ranikhet's colonial lanes, ancient temples and the surrounding Kumaoni villages. The Jhula Devi and Binsar Mahadev temples are significant pilgrimage sites, while Mankameshwar and Kalika offer panoramic viewpoints.
- Jhula Devi Temple — 8th-century goddess temple, bells-covered courtyard
- Kalika — Kali temple with wide Himalayan panorama
- Mankameshwar Temple — Shiva temple at a wooded hilltop
- Majhkhali viewpoint — near-360° Himalayan arc including Trishul
- Kumaon Regimental Centre — India's oldest hill regiment
- Mall Road walk and local market
- Overnight at Ranikhet
A scenic 5-hour drive down from the Kumaon hills through Kaladhungi, Ramnagar and the Shivalik foothills to reach Rishikesh (~240 km) — the world's yoga capital, where the Ganga descends from the Himalayas onto the plains.
- Morning drive via Kaladhungi and foothills
- Check in at Rishikesh hotel / yoga retreat on the Ganga
- Evening walk on Ram Jhula and Lakshman Jhula suspension bridges
- Triveni Ghat — evening Ganga aarti
- Laxman Jhula market — rudraksha, crystals, yoga supplies
- Overnight at Rishikesh
A full day in Rishikesh — combining spiritual depth with adrenaline. Morning yoga at dawn beside the Ganga is one of India's most profound experiences; the afternoon white-water rafting on the Ganga through Grade III–IV rapids is among India's finest adventure offerings.
- Sunrise yoga and meditation session at an ashram
- White water rafting — Shivpuri to Rishikesh (16 km, 3–4 hrs)
- Beatles Ashram (Chaurasi Kutia) — where the Fab Four meditated in 1968
- Parmarth Niketan Ashram — the largest ashram in Rishikesh
- Neelkanth Mahadev Temple (22 km) — where Shiva drank the cosmic poison
- Evening Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat
- Overnight at Rishikesh
Check out after breakfast and drive to Haridwar (~20 km), one of the seven sacred cities of Hinduism and the gateway where the Ganga enters the plains. Attend the magnificent Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri before continuing to Delhi in the evening (~220 km, 4 hrs).
- Morning drive to Haridwar
- Har Ki Pauri — the most sacred ghat in Haridwar
- Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri (mid-morning ceremony)
- Mansa Devi Temple — hilltop cable car ride with city views
- Chandi Devi Temple — second sacred hilltop shrine
- Evening drive to Delhi (~220 km, 4 hrs)
- Check in at Delhi hotel for your final night
- Overnight at Delhi hotel
Enjoy your final breakfast. Check out at leisure and transfer to Indira Gandhi International Airport or New Delhi Railway Station for your onward journey. Carry home the blessings of Devbhoomi and memories of the Himalayan circuit.
- Hotel checkout (late checkout on request)
- Optional morning visit to Akshardham or Lodhi Garden
- Transfer to IGI Airport or New Delhi Station
- Tour concludes — until we meet on the next journey 🙏