Uttarakhand Hill Station Tour | Uttarakhand Hills Holidays Package

OVERVIEW- Uttarakhand is an abode of snow covered mountains, high altitude lakes, rolling meadows, dense forests and rich flora and fauna. The place is ideal for new wed couples to have an exciting and memorable trip of their life with a perfect beginning. Uttarakhand Tour covers some of the most beautiful destinations of Uttarakhand. The package offers a serene ambiance to the couple where they can spend some quality time together. The tour includes destinations like Nainital, Almora, Binsar, Kausani, Mussoorie, Lansdowne and Ranikhet. All these destinations feature a beautiful and scenic environment where you can unwind with your partner and create unforgettable memories.

DELHI- New Delhi, capital of India is a mix of the ancient and modern architecture. This 3rd largest city of India unwinds a picture rich with culture, architecture, and human diversity. Divided in two parts, Old Delhi & New Delhi, the city is a travel hub of Northern India and exerts a beguiling charm on visitors.

MUSSORIE- It is among the most popular hill stations of India, and is called the Queen among the hill stations. A hill resort at a height of around 7000 ft above the sea level, straddles a ridge in the Garhwal Himalayas - a region which is developing into a major tourism destination. The holy and mighty river Ganga is visible from one end of the ridge and another famous river Yamuna from the other, a stretch of around twelve miles in all. It has always been a gossipy place - with an air of informality and a tradition of romance - The Honeymoon capital of India.

DHANAULTI- Dhanaulti is located near Mussoorie, in Uttarakhand. This small hill station is great for peace lovers. Dhanaulti is surrounded with beautiful mountains and wrapped with dense alpine, oak and rhododendron forests.

KAUSANI- Kausani the birthplace of the famed poet Sumitra Nandan Pant is often referred to as the 'Switzerland of India. Nestled in the Kumaoun Himalayas, Kausani in Uttarakhand is one of the serene locales of Uttarakhand. Located at a height of 1890 meters above the sea level, Kausani is surrounded by lush acres of greenery and dense woodlands.

ALMORA- An enchanting place in the Kumaon region lies in the east of Uttarakhand in India and offers breathtaking panoramic view of Himalayas and attracts tourists from all over the world to witness its enticing natural beauty. Almora is famous for its rich cultural heritage, unique handicrafts, delicious cuisine and wonderful wildlife. The place is also famous for health resorts and panoramic views of Himalayan ranges.

BINSAR- Binsar in Uttarakhand nestled amidst the beautiful Himalayas is every tourist's dream destination. A few kilometers away from Nainital, Binsar surrounded by Alpine forests, rhododendron trees is your idyllic place for that perfect serene mountain retreat. A small town set in the midst of lush green forests it has plenty of tourist attractions including green meadows, temples and the Binsar wildlife sanctuary.

MUKTESHWAR- Mukteshwar is a small and beautiful hill station deriving its name from Lord Shiva is complete with fruit orchards, coniferous forests and Rolling Meadows at a height of 7500 ft. The hill town is mostly known for adventure sports such as rock climbing, rappelling etc.

NAINITAL- It is the pride of the Kumaon region in Uttaranchal; Nainital is certainly the most popular tourist destination in Kumaon. It's a pleasant hill station. A popular health resort, scenic beauty, salubrious climate all makes it a rich hill station. The town has a famous lake Naini to which it owes its name. Also the place is a haven for water sports like Yachting, Kayaking, Boating, play ground for other sports and recreation.

RANIKHET- It is the apex of a triangle which includes Nainital and Almora, driving along gentle slopes and pine covered hillsides, leading to picnic spots in shady glens or to sheer cliffs with breath taking views of the snow covered Himalayas, offering various moods and colors, from the misty morning sun to pink, gold and cobalt blue in all their majestic glory.

LANSDOWNE- In 1887, Lord Lansdowne founded the town, and thus named it after his name, Lansdowne. This was one of the sought-after hill-station for British to enjoy summer. The place has also played a crucial role in Indian history. Now,here is the command of popular famous Garhwal Rifles of the Indian Army. The hill-town is surrounded by blue Pine and Oak forests, which adds to the unique beauty of the place. Thus, this is one of the best places in Uttrakhand to enjoy tranquility, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Tour Destination: Delhi - Mussoorie - Kausani - Almora - Binsar - Nainital - Ranikhet - Lansdowne - Delhi

Travel Duration: 12 Nights/13 Days

DAY 1: DELHI - MUSSORIE

Today drive to the Queen of Hills-Mussoorie. Later transfer to the hotel. In the evening you can walk around the mall road, shopping and take on horse ride.

MALL ROAD- The Mall road is the central hub of the Mussoorie and is a must visit on your trip to the city. It has a bunch of places, couple of things and plenty of activities to do when on a vacation to the Mall Road.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 2: MUSSORIE

In the blush of next morning take on a city tour visiting

CAMEL BACK ROAD- the place offers a picturesque view of the sunset; you can enjoy long walks and horse riding here. Camel's back road is a 3 km long road and is called as the Camel Back Road because of the presence of the natural layout of the rocks that are in the shape of the camel humps.

GUN HILL- A thrilling ropeway rides to Gun Hill, the second highest peak of Mussoorie (2122 mts). The peak offers a panoramic view of the Himalayan ranges.

KEMPTY FALLS- Kempty Falls is the most famous and one of the oldest tourist places near Mussoorie. Developed before more than 150 yrs ago by a British man, Kempty falls is the most attractive picnic spot or a best day out place nearby Mussoorie at a distance of 15km.

BHATTA FALLS- At a distance of 7 kms, Bhatta Falls is a capital tourist picnic place near the Mussoorie. It is one of the important place where we do lots of enjoy with natures.

LAL TIBBA- Lal Tibba is the highest point perched at 2,346 meters above sea level. With some adorable and never seen before view of the mountains that house the holy shrines of Kedarnath and Badrinath. Lai Tibba gives you a chance observe some of the most graphic views.

MUSSORIE LAKE- The lake is placed at 6km on the Mussoorie-Dehradun road. The Mussoorie Lake was recently developed as a picnic spot by the city board. A beautiful small lake, which is created by a nature waterfall.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 3: MUSSOORIE - DHANAULTI - MUSSORIE

In the morning drive to Dhanaulti which is a small town near Mussoorie, beautifully nestled amid the lofty Himalayan peaks.

ECO PARK- The Eco Park, divided between Amber (sky) and Dhara (earth) parks, about 200 mts from each other. A botanical park housing a large variety of conifers and especially the native Deodars, the park is also to a few endangered aerial species. Sunset and sunrise are the best time to visit the Eco Park, with a beautiful multi hued sky view flanked by the deodars on all sides.

APPLE ORCHARD RESORT- For all fresh fruit fanatics, the Apple Orchard Resort is the home to wide variety of apples that are cultivated and sold here.

POTATO FARM- The Potato Farm is for the ones with a rustic heart, looking to experience nature in its most raw form. The Potato Farm, natively called the 'Aloo Khet' is spread across large strips of land, owned by the government and some private farmers.

Later return back to Mussoorie.

Overnight to Hotel.

DAY 4: MUSSOORIE - KAUSANI

Today drive to the Nature's Paradise-Kausani. Later transfer to the hotel. In the evening you can walk around small local market, shopping handmade Kasauni shawls.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 5: KAUSANI

In the blush of next morning enjoy the scenic beauty of Kausani visiting

ANASHAKTI ASHRAM- One of the most popular destinations, this place is also fondly known as Gandhi Ashram. It was during has stay here that Gandhiji's annotations about Anashakti Yog known as 'Geeta Anashakti Yog'.

SUMITRANANDAN PANY MUSEUM- Sumitranandan Pant Museum is a place with an artistic taste and is a whole new world in itself. Dedicated to famous Hindi poet who was born in Kausani, it offers a wide range of his creative work on display from manuscripts of poems and draft work of her literary work to his awards and letters written by and to him.

RUDRADHARI FALLS AND CAVES- At a distance of 12 km from Kausani, bounded by the paddy fields and green pine forests is the spellbinding Rudradhari Falls. Located on the trekking way to Adi Kailash region, one can also explore the mysteries of the ancient caves lying near the falls. According to the legend, this place holds connection with Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. The Shiva Temple of Someshwar lies in the proximity to the waterfalls.

SOMESHWAR TEMPLE- The beautiful valley of Someshwar is most famous for its temple. The presiding deity here is Lord Shiva and is a highly revered temple among locals and believers alike. In addition to its religious significance, this destination also has some picturesque sceneries to offer.

BAIJNATH TEMPLE- An ancient town of Baijnath, located around 20 km from Kausani is a place adorned with several small and big temples each holding a historic and religious importance.

KASAUNI TEA ESTATE- This is a place where one will feel very close to nature and a paradise for tea lovers. Kausani Tea Estate, situated 5 km away from the main town is spread across the area of 208 hectares.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 6: KAUSANI - ALMORA

Today drive to Almora. Transfer to the hotel. Later go on for a city tour

DEER PARK- Situated at a distance of 3 km, the park is must visit to enjoy the real spell of nature. Visitors can sight endangered species such as deer, leopard and Himalayan black bear.

CHITAI TEMPLE- One can find numerous bells hanging in and around the temple. These bells are tied by devotees to get their wishes granted. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, who is recalled as Lord Gollu by locals.

JAGESHWAR- This is a religious site, which features about 124 temples, each featuring unique craftsmanship of the bygone era. These temples are adorned by lush green pine forests.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 7: ALMORA - BINSAR - MUKTESHWAR

Today drive to the small town of Binsar.

BINSAR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY- Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the most popular wildlife sanctuaries in Uttarakhand. This wildlife reserve is quite popular for housing a vast variety of exotic flora and fauna. The other attraction here is mesmerizing sunrise and sunset views. The sanctuary is home to as many as 180 species of birds such as eagles, woodpeckers, monals etc. Jackals, Red Fox, Grey Langurs, Black Himalayan Bear, Chital, Himalayan Goral and Wild boars are a part of the wildlife at Binsar. There is a place called Zero Point in sanctuary from where wonderful views of Himalayan peaks like Kedarnath Peak, Shivling, Trisul and Nanda Devi can be enjoyed. It is sometimes referred to as the Second Valley of Flowers as it turns beautifully red after the blooming of red-colored flowers in March. Oak trees and pine trees are found in plenty here

In the evening drive to the small hill town Mukteshwar. Transfer to the hotel.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 8: MUKTESHWAR - NAINITAL

In the blush of next morning take on a city tour visiting

MUKTESHWAR TEMPLE- This is an ancient temple which is almost 350 years old situated on the top of the hill. The main deity of the temple is Lord Shiva, and the temple also consists of a Shiva Linga of white marble. The temple is beautiful and is identified as one of the eighteen most important temples dedicated to Lord Shiva in the Hindu scriptures.

CHAUTHI JAALI- Next to Mukteshwar temple is Chauthi Jaali, and area where it is believed that a Demon and a Goddess fought a battle. The place is marked with what is believed to be faint outlines of a sword, a shield and a trunk of an elephant.

SITLA- 6000 ft high, Sitla is a hill station popular for its colonial style bungalows. Tourists can engage in trekking expeditions of varying difficulty levels organized by the resorts in this area.

VIEW OF NANDA DEVI- Nanda Devi is the 2nd highest mountain peak in India and overall 23rd in the world. It stands as tall as 7,816 m above the sea level. This mountain peak is clearly visible from Mukteswar.

In the evening drive to the Paradise City-Nainital. Later transfer to the hotel. In the evening you can walk around the mall road, shopping and take on horse ride.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 9: NAINITAL

In the blush of next morning enjoy the scenic beauty of Nainital visiting

HANUMAN GARHI- This place is of religious importance. Situated at a height of 1951 meters this place was established by Baba Neem Kiroli. A very beautiful Hanuman mandir is at the top. From Hanuman Garhi watching the Sunset is very soothing.

NAINA DEVI TEMPLE- The attractive lake of Nainital is said to be the eyes of Sati, wife of Lord Shiva. Sati jumped into the sacrificial bonfire. Lord Shiva to mourn the death of his beloved wife carried the body across the country. The remains of her body fell at various places which today are sacred worship places for the Hindus.

ST. JOHNS CHURCH- This church was built in 1847. A brass memorial is kept in memory of the persons who were buried in the infamous landslide. The few bodies which could be dug out were buried in the church premises.

NAINI LAKE- Naini Lake or Naini Taal, the picturesque blue green lake is located in the district of Nainital. It is from this lake that the city of Nainital, the beautiful settlement by the lake, derives its name. Naini Lake is so called because of its eye-like shape.

NAINI PEAK- Known as the China peak this peak is the highest point in Nainital. From here Nainital appears as a bowl. You can walk or take ponies to the peak. From this peak you can capture the exciting views of Nainital. Naina peak also gives a good view of the Camelback peak.

OBSERVATORY- The clear skies over Nainital prompted the government to setup an observatory here. The observatory has one of the most advance telescopes in India. With the help of this telescope the movement of stars, planets and other heavenly bodies can be calculated to great precision.

ZOO GARDENS- Nainital has a small but a very beautiful Zoological garden. There are many animals kept here which includes Deers, Bears, Tigers and many more.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 10: NAINITAL - RANIKHET

Today morning visit the lakes

SATTAL (Seven Lakes) - On the way from Nainital to Bhimtal is a group of seven lakes called the Sattal. Nature has really provided this place beauty in abundance.

BHIMTAL- The myth goes that the lake was built during the Mahabharata era. At Bhimtal you can enjoy boating and have food at the restaurant on the island in middle of the lake. Bhimtal is 23 kms from Nainital.

NAUKUCHITAL- Just four kms from Bhimtal is lake with nine corners hence it is known as the Naukutchia lake. This is an ideal place to spend your holidays and relax. The lake is full of lotus and is surrounded by forest with a backdrop of the mountains, all this creates an ideal condition to enjoy boating in here or sit on the banks and feel the breeze coming from the lake.

In the evening drive to the Queen of Fields- Ranikhet. Later transfer to the hotel.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 11: RANIKHET - LANSDOWNE

In the blush of next morning take on a city tour visiting

GOLF COURSE- A prime attraction of Ranikhet, it is the second biggest natural golf course of the country.

JHULA DEVI TEMPLE- 800-century-old temple of Goddess Durga. Very close is the Ram Mandir.

CHAUBATIA GARDENS- A world famous Apple garden, famous for breeding apples plants . Also have a spectacular view of Himalayas from here.

HAIDAKHAN TEMPLE- 4 Kms from Ranikhet is the Hairakhan Temple, which was established by Shri Hairakhan Maharaj who is said to be incarnation of lord Shiva. One can have a very good valley and Himalayan view from this place.

In the evening drive to the Lansdowne. Later transfer to the hotel. In the evening you can walk around the place.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 12: LANSDOWNE

In the blush of next morning take on a city tour visiting

BHULLA LAKE- One of the most favorite picnic spots among locals and tourists, Bhulla lake is a well maintained serene lake made and maintained by Indian Army. Bhulla lake is loved for it's tranquil atmosphere as it is not much populated and there are ample boating facilities available here.

BHIM PAKORA- Bhim Pakora can be reached after a 2km trek downhill on a rough path and the place is quite surprising as there are two big stones one above the other in perfect balance and while the stone can be moved with a finger it never falls down.

TIP N TOP- Tip N Top, also known as tiffin top, is a small hilltop viewpoint located 1.5 km from the main city of Garhwal. This is the best place to watch complete skyline, Shivalik range, panoramic Garhwal hills with majestic Himalayan range.

TARKESHWAR MAHADEV TEMPLE- Located atop a hill at 2092 meters, Tarkeshwar Mahadev Temple is believed to be one of the ancient holy sites or Siddha Pitas dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Mahashivarathri festival draws a huge crowd from across the country.

WAR MEMORIAL- Garhwal Rifles War Memorial was founded to mark the heroics of Garhwal Regiment. Tourists visit this place to know more about pre independence history of Garhwal Regiment and landmarks achieved by them.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 13: LANSDOWNE - DELHI

Day free for leisure and later, drive back to Delhi to catch your flights towards onward destination.

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