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Uttarakhand Travel Guide
Uttarakhand tour packages combine the lake town of Nainital, Mussoorie and the Jim Corbett National Park with Kumaon hill stations such as Ranikhet, Kausani and Almora, and the Ganga towns of Haridwar and Rishikesh. Newer itineraries add Auli, Chopta, Binsar, Munsiyari and Lansdowne, the Valley of Flowers and Hemkund Sahib, Adi Kailash and Om Parvat, Chakrata, Kanatal and Tehri lake, Shivpuri and the Harsil valley, Pithoragarh and Patal Bhuvaneshwar, the Bhimtal lakes, Jageshwar, and Khirsu and Pauri. Our Uttarakhand itineraries run 3 to 9 days by road.
By Holiday Guru Travel · Updated 8 Oct 2026
In short: Close to delhi, lakes and hill stations, wildlife and spiritual towns. Mussoorie is about 270 km and Nainital about 320 km from Delhi by road — ideal for short breaks. March to June and October to November are the best times for Uttarakhand hill stations; October to June suits a Corbett safari.
Uttarakhand quick facts
- Trip length
- 3–9 days (42 itineraries)
- Best time
- March to June and October to November are the best times for Uttarakhand hill stations; October to June suits a Corbett safari.
- Key places
- Nainital, Mussoorie, Jim Corbett, Kausani & Ranikhet, Haridwar & Rishikesh
- Tours start in
- Delhi, Kathgodam, Haridwar
- Travel style
- Private cab on 11 of 42
- Hotels
- Standard / 3-star equivalent on 31 of 42; Deluxe on 11 of 42
- Meal plans
- Breakfast on 39 of 42; Breakfast & dinner on 3 of 42
- Suits
- Families, Couples, Nature lovers
Best places to visit in Uttarakhand
Nainital, Mussoorie, Jim Corbett, Kausani & Ranikhet and Haridwar & Rishikesh are the places our Uttarakhand itineraries are built around.
Nainital
Naini Lake boating, the Mall Road, Snow View point and nearby lakes; about 320 km (9 hours) from Delhi.
Mussoorie
The Mall Road, Gun Hill and Kempty Falls, about 15 km away; about 270 km (8 hours) from Delhi.
Jim Corbett
India’s first national park, spread over about 520 sq km in the Himalayan foothills; safaris by jeep or canter.
Kausani & Ranikhet
Quiet Kumaon hill stations with wide Himalayan views; Kausani is about 125 km (4 hours) from Nainital.
Haridwar & Rishikesh
The evening Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri, and the ghats, temples and suspension bridges of Rishikesh.
Things to do
- Go boating on Naini Lake
- Take a jungle safari in Jim Corbett (subject to permits)
- See the Himalayan panorama from Kausani
- Watch the Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar
- Visit Kempty Falls near Mussoorie
- Walk the ghats and bridges of Rishikesh
How many days do you need?
Three days is enough for one hill station such as Nainital or Mussoorie; allow 5–6 days to combine Nainital with Jim Corbett and Kausani or Ranikhet, and 7–8 days for a wider Kumaon and Garhwal circuit; Hemkund Sahib and the Valley of Flowers take 7 days and Adi Kailash 9 days.
| Trip length | What it covers | Our itinerary |
|---|---|---|
| 3 days | Nainital | Nainital Tour |
| 4 days | Jim Corbett and Nainital | Corbett with Nainital |
| 5 days | Nainital, Kausani and Jim Corbett | Nainital with Kausani and Jim Corbett – 4N/5D |
| 7 days | Haridwar, Rishikesh, Mussoorie, Nainital and Corbett | Haridwar With Rishikesh Mussoorie Nainital and Jim Corbett |
| 8 days | Mussoorie, Corbett, Ranikhet, Kausani and Nainital | Mussoorie with corbett Ranikhet Kausani and Nainital |
Best time to visit Uttarakhand
March to June and October to November are the best times for Uttarakhand hill stations; October to June suits a Corbett safari.
| Months | Season | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| March – June | Spring & summer | The main season for Nainital and Mussoorie; pleasant days and busy weekends. |
| July – September | Monsoon | Heavy rain and possible landslides; some Corbett safari zones close for the monsoon. |
| October – November | Autumn | Clear skies and the best Himalayan views from Kausani and Ranikhet. |
| December – February | Winter | Cold, with occasional snow in Nainital and Mussoorie; quieter and good value. |
Suggested Uttarakhand routes
Routes from our own Uttarakhand itineraries, by trip length.
- 2 Nights / 3 Days: Haridwar → Rishikesh — Haridwar Rishikesh Tour
- 3 Nights / 4 Days: Corbett → Nainital — Corbett with Nainital
- 4 Nights / 5 Days: Haridwar → Mussoorie → Corbett — Haridwar with Mussoorie and Jim Corbett
- 5 Nights / 6 Days: Mussoorie → Corbett → Nainital — Mussoorie with Nainital and Jim Corbett
- 6 Nights / 7 Days: Corbett → Nainital → Mussoorie — Corbett With Nainital and mussoorie
- 7 Nights / 8 Days: Haridwar → Mussoorie → Corbett → Kausani → Nainital — Haridwar with Mussoorie corbett Kausani and Nainital Tour
Things to consider
Getting there and around: Transfers and sightseeing are as specified on each package, with pick-up from the railway station, bus stand or airport as listed; many packages use a private cab and include tolls, parking and driver allowance.
Where you stay: Hotels as listed in each itinerary — standard / 3-star equivalent on the standard packages, deluxe on many others — with the meals shown on each package page.
- Corbett safaris need permits and are limited per day; book early and note that some zones close in the monsoon.
- Hill roads are winding — allow extra time and carry motion-sickness medicine if needed.
- Book early for May–June and long weekends, when Nainital and Mussoorie fill up.
- Carry a light jacket even in summer; evenings are cool.
Uttarakhand travel questions
What is Uttarakhand known for?
Close to delhi, lakes and hill stations, wildlife and spiritual towns. Mussoorie is about 270 km and Nainital about 320 km from Delhi by road — ideal for short breaks.
How many days should I spend in Uttarakhand?
Three days is enough for one hill station such as Nainital or Mussoorie; allow 5–6 days to combine Nainital with Jim Corbett and Kausani or Ranikhet, and 7–8 days for a wider Kumaon and Garhwal circuit; Hemkund Sahib and the Valley of Flowers take 7 days and Adi Kailash 9 days. Our Uttarakhand itineraries run 3–9 days.
What is the best time to visit Uttarakhand?
March to June and October to November are the best times for Uttarakhand hill stations; October to June suits a Corbett safari.
Which places should I include in a Uttarakhand trip?
Nainital, Mussoorie, Jim Corbett, Kausani & Ranikhet and Haridwar & Rishikesh. Nainital: Naini Lake boating, the Mall Road, Snow View point and nearby lakes; about 320 km (9 hours) from Delhi.
Which Holiday Guru Travel packages cover Uttarakhand?
42 itineraries: Haridwar Rishikesh Tour (2 Nights / 3 Days); Mussoorie Tour (2 Nights / 3 Days); Nainital Tour (2 Nights / 3 Days); Chakrata Hills (2 Nights / 3 Days); Jim Corbett Weekend (2 Nights / 3 Days); Lansdowne Weekend Getaway (2 Nights / 3 Days); and 36 more listed below.
Can a Uttarakhand itinerary be customised?
Yes. Any of our Uttarakhand itineraries can be changed — add or remove nights, change the hotel category or add sightseeing. Tell us what you need and we send a quote for your dates.
Uttarakhand holiday packages
All 42 Holiday Guru Travel itineraries for Uttarakhand, shortest first. Each can be customised.
| Package ID | Package | Duration | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0029 | Haridwar Rishikesh Tour | 2 Nights / 3 Days | Haridwar → Rishikesh |
| 0030 | Mussoorie Tour | 2 Nights / 3 Days | Mussoorie |
| 0031 | Nainital Tour | 2 Nights / 3 Days | Nainital |
| 0548 | Chakrata Hills | 2 Nights / 3 Days | Dehradun → Kalsi → Chakrata → Tiger Falls |
| 0154 | Jim Corbett Weekend | 2 Nights / 3 Days | Jim Corbett → Ramnagar → Kaladhungi |
| 0149 | Lansdowne Weekend Getaway | 2 Nights / 3 Days | Lansdowne → Tarkeshwar Mahadev |
| 0032 | Uttarakhand Mussoorie With Rishikesh Flight Inclusive | 2 Nights / 3 Days | Mussoorie → Rishikesh |
| 0550 | Rishikesh and Shivpuri | 2 Nights / 3 Days | Rishikesh → Shivpuri |
| 0033 | Corbett with Nainital | 3 Nights / 4 Days | Corbett → Nainital |
| 0034 | Haridwar Rishikesh Mussoorie | 3 Nights / 4 Days | Haridwar → Mussoorie |
| 0035 | Mussoorie with Jim Corbett | 3 Nights / 4 Days | Mussoorie → Corbett |
| 0605 | Bhimtal, Sattal and Naukuchiatal | 3 Nights / 4 Days | Kathgodam → Bhimtal → Sattal → Naukuchiatal → Nainital |
| 0147 | Chopta, Tungnath and Chandrashila Trek | 3 Nights / 4 Days | Chopta → Rudraprayag |
| 0606 | Jageshwar and Almora | 3 Nights / 4 Days | Almora → Jageshwar → Almora |
| 0549 | Kanatal and Tehri Lake | 3 Nights / 4 Days | Kanatal → Tehri Lake |
| 0607 | Khirsu and Pauri | 3 Nights / 4 Days | Pauri → Khirsu |
| 0148 | Mussoorie and Dhanaulti Tour | 3 Nights / 4 Days | Mussoorie → Dhanaulti |
| 0152 | Nainital and Mukteshwar Tour | 3 Nights / 4 Days | Nainital → Mukteshwar |
| 0036 | Haridwar with Mussoorie and Jim Corbett | 4 Nights / 5 Days | Haridwar → Mussoorie → Corbett |
| 0037 | Nainital with Almora and jim corbett | 4 Nights / 5 Days | Nainital → Almora → Corbett |
| 0038 | Nainital with Kausani and Jim Corbett – 4N/5D | 4 Nights / 5 Days | Nainital → Kausani → Corbett |
| 0146 | Auli and Joshimath Tour | 4 Nights / 5 Days | Rudraprayag → Auli → Rudraprayag |
| 0551 | Harsil Valley | 4 Nights / 5 Days | Uttarkashi → Harsil → Uttarkashi |
| 0150 | Kausani and Binsar Tour | 4 Nights / 5 Days | Binsar → Kausani |
| 0039 | Nainital with Ranikhet Jim Corbett | 4 Nights / 5 Days | Nainital → Ranikhet → Corbett |
| 0604 | Pithoragarh and Patal Bhuvaneshwar | 4 Nights / 5 Days | Almora → Pithoragarh → Chaukori |
| 0041 | Mussoorie with Nainital and Jim Corbett | 5 Nights / 6 Days | Mussoorie → Corbett → Nainital |
| 0042 | Nainital with Kausani and Jim Corbett – 5N/6D | 5 Nights / 6 Days | Nainital → Kausani → Corbett |
| 0043 | Nainital with Ranikhet and jim corbett | 5 Nights / 6 Days | Nainital → Ranikhet → Corbett |
| 0040 | Haridwar with Mussoorie and Corbett | 5 Nights / 6 Days | Haridwar → Mussoorie → Corbett |
| 0153 | Haridwar, Rishikesh, Mussoorie and Dhanaulti | 5 Nights / 6 Days | Haridwar → Rishikesh → Mussoorie |
| 0151 | Munsiyari and Chaukori Tour | 5 Nights / 6 Days | Almora → Chaukori → Munsiyari → Almora |
| 0044 | Corbett With Nainital and mussoorie | 6 Nights / 7 Days | Corbett → Nainital → Mussoorie |
| 0045 | Haridwar With Rishikesh Mussoorie Nainital and Jim Corbett | 6 Nights / 7 Days | Haridwar → Mussoorie → Corbett → Nainital |
| 0047 | Nainital with Ranikhet kausani and Jim corbett | 6 Nights / 7 Days | Nainital → Ranikhet → Kausani → Corbett |
| 0546 | Hemkund Sahib and the Valley of Flowers | 6 Nights / 7 Days | Joshimath → Ghangaria → Joshimath → Rudraprayag |
| 0046 | Mussoorie with Nainital Almora and Jim Corbett | 6 Nights / 7 Days | Mussoorie → Corbett → Almora → Nainital |
| 0155 | Rishikesh, Auli and Chopta Tour | 6 Nights / 7 Days | Rishikesh → Auli → Chopta → Rishikesh |
| 0048 | Haridwar with Mussoorie corbett Kausani and Nainital Tour | 7 Nights / 8 Days | Haridwar → Mussoorie → Corbett → Kausani → Nainital |
| 0049 | Mussoorie with corbett Ranikhet Kausani and Nainital | 7 Nights / 8 Days | Mussoorie → Corbett → Ranikhet → Kausani → Nainital |
| 0050 | Nainital with Ranikhet Kausani jim Corbett and Haridwar | 7 Nights / 8 Days | Nainital → Ranikhet → Kausani → Corbett → Haridwar |
| 0547 | Adi Kailash and Om Parvat | 8 Nights / 9 Days | Pithoragarh → Dharchula → Gunji → Dharchula → Pithoragarh |
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