DAY 01- Arrive Delhi / Rishikesh (260 kms- 06 hrs)
Arrive at Delhi Airport and drive to Rishikesh. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel. Evening enjoy Ganga Aarti. Return back to the hotel and Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 02- Rishikesh / Mussoorie (70 kms- 2.5 hrs)
After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive to visit Rishikesh: It is the7th largest city in India. It is also called the “Gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas”. The town is a famous tourist spot and also a major pilgrimage spot for the Hindus. The River Ganges flows through the town of Rishikesh and it is famous for its various shrines and yoga ashrams. Rishikesh also is among the few places in India that offers a multitude of adventure sports to its visitors. Laxman Jhula:- Built in 1939, Laxman or Lakshamana Jhula is a suspension bridge in Rishikesh With a length of 450 feet and at a height of around 70 feet from the river. According to Hindu mythology, this bridge is built in the same place, where Lakshamana once crossed the river Ganges on a jute rope, thus making this another important pilgrim attraction. Later, drive to Mussoorie. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 03- Mussoorie
After breakfast, enjoy a city tour of Mussoorie. Towering over the Doon valley is the Queen of Hill Stations, Mussoorie. Mountain mist, old architecture, the riot of flowers and streams transport you to an era of romance from long, long ago. Commanding a wonderful view of extensive Himalayan snow ranges to the north-east, and glittering views of the Doon Valley and Haridwar to the south, the town presents a fairyland atmosphere. It is famous for its scenic beauty. Enchanting views of pine covered hill slopes and snow-capped mountains leave an indelible impression on one's mind. There are also some interesting walks around Mussoorie and other attractions here are the Ropeway ride to Gun Hill - the second largest peak here; Kempty Falls - the biggest and prettiest waterfall located in a beautiful valley and surrounded by high mountains. Mussoorie is conveniently connected by road to Delhi and other major cities of India. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Note: Tourist vehicles are not allowed in these places: Camel’s Back Road, Gun Hill, Clouds End and Lal Tibba (Red Hills), so you have to hire a local cab directly from there.
DAY 04- Mussoorie / Haridwar (100 kms- 3.5 hrs)
After breakfast, check-out from the later drive to Haridwar. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel. Later drive to visit:- CHANDI DEVI - Haridwar-The Chandi Devi Temple, situated atop the Neel Parvat, gives a panoramic view of the entire Haridwar town. The temple was built in the year 1929 by the then king of Kashmir Suchat Singh. According to a legend, Adi Shankaracharya established the main statue here during the eighth century AD. You can either trek the 3-km path to get to the temple from Chandi Ghat or take the ropeway that starts from the nearby Gauri Shankar Temple. BHARAT MATA TEMPLE - Haridwar-The Bharat Mata Temple is a massive eight-store structure consecrated in 1983. Each floor of the temple houses statues of different mythological and historical legends, religious deities, leaders and heroes who played an important role in the formation of modern India. The temple was founded by Swami Satyamitranand Giri. The first floor of the temple has the statue of Bharat Mata or Mother India with a map of India on a raised platform. Likewise, the other floors also contain renowned figures of Indian history and mythology while the fifth floor serves as the assembly hall. MAYA DEVI TEMPLE - Haridwar-The Maya Devi Temple holds great religious importance for the followers of Hindu religion. It is said that a vital part of Goddess Sati had fallen at this place during the process of divine dismemberment. The temple is also regarded as one of the Siddha pithas dedicated to the Adhisthatri Devi of Haridwar. Evening visit Har Ki Pauri Ghat witnesses hundreds taking a dip in the water of Ganga here. The place is so famous and considered such an auspicious Ghat no one wants to miss it on his trip to Haridwar, in fact no pilgrim leaves Haridwar without paying a visit to the Ghat. Literally meaning, the Har means Lord Vishnu and Paudi means steps. The Place has a large footprint of Lord Vishnu here and hence it came to be known as Har Ki Paudi. Overnight stay at Hotel.
DAY 05- Haridwar / Nainital (245 kms- 5.5 hrs)
After breakfast, check-out from the later drive to Nainital. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel.
DAY 06- Nainital
After breakfast, visit: CHINA PEAK :- (2611 MT) The highest peak of Nainital provides a challenge to the most avid trekkers. Situated about 6 kms from the town China Peak is known for its splendid Bird's eye view of the town, the Himalayas and also the vast expanses of the Terai regions of Kumaon.If visiting here do not forget to take your own picnic basket because there is no place for eating here.
TIFFIN TOP :- (2290 mt) also known as Dorothy's seat -in memory of an English lady Mrs. Kellet Dorothy, who was killed in an air crash Tiffin top is a short trek of about 3 kms from Nainital and provides excellent view of the Himalayas and the town. HANUMAN GARHI :- (1950 MT) About 3 kms from Nainital is the famous temple of Lord Hanumanji. One can view the magnificent sunset from here. VIEW POINT :- About 5 kms away from Nainital on the way to Kilbury, nestled at a height of about (2300 MT)is the beautiful tourist spot, from here one can have a glimpse of mighty Himalayan ranges and lower forested ridges. It is a very good place to spend some time in solitude enjoying the beauty of nature. Snow Point. SNOW VIEW :- (2270 MT) About 3 kms from the town and also accessible via a cable car. Snow view is one of the most visited tourist spots of the town. It provides an enchanting view of the town and 350km long range of the Himalaya. Later, Naini Lake is the backbone of the city of Nainital, for it is after this lake that Nainital was named. Most prominent of all the lakes, Naini Lake is surrounded by green hills, the beauty of which is breathtaking and should be captured as a photographic memory forever. The town of Nainital is situated around the Naini Lake. The lake was formed out of the eye that fell out of Sati’s body when she was being taken back to Mount Kailash by a sad Lord Shiva. The place where her eye or Nain fell formed a crescent shaped lake, taken to the emerald green eyes of Lord Shiva’s wife Sati. Hence the name Naini Lake. Later return back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 07- Nainital / Delhi Departure (380 kms- 7.5 hrs)
After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and later drive to Delhi Airport / Railway Station to depart the journey. Tour Ends..(All travel distances and timings are approx.)
