8 days in Uttarakhand Itinerary

An ancient city on the banks of the Ganges, Haridwar has been an important Hindu pilgrimage center since time immemorial.

Take a break from the city and head to River Rafting & Tubing and Swami Vivekanand Park. Do some cultural sightseeing at Ganga Aarti at Haridwar and Triveni Ghat. Venture out of the city with trips to Rishikesh (Spas & Parmarth Niketan Ashram). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Har ki Pauri.

For traveler tips, maps, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Haridwar trip site.

Mumbai to Haridwar is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Jim Corbett National Park.

The oldest national park in the country, Jim Corbett National Park brings in thousands of wildlife enthusiasts each year.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Mon): relax and rejuvenate at A One Spa services in Jim Corbett and then get a new perspective on things with Tigers in Corbett.

For traveler tips, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Jim Corbett National Park trip itinerary maker app.

You can drive from Haridwar to Jim Corbett National Park in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Mon) so you can go by car to Nainital.

The popular hill station of Nainital was named after the pear-shaped lake around which the resort town has evolved.

On the 29th (Tue), take in the awesome beauty at Naina Peak, look for all kinds of wild species at Pangot and Kilbury Bird Sanctuary, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Naina Devi Temple, then contemplate the waterfront views at Nainital Lake, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Goddess Naina Devi.

For photos, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Nainital vacation planner.

Drive from Jim Corbett National Park to Nainital in 3 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Mussoorie.

The self-styled "Queen of Hill Stations," Mussoorie features scenery that can be spoken of in regal terms.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Wed): take in the spiritual surroundings of Santura Devi Temple, take in the dramatic scenery at Kempty Falls, get outside with The Real Adventure Sports - Sky Walk, then trek along Camel's Back Road, and finally take an in-depth tour of Mussoorie Heritage Centre. Here are some ideas for day two: look for all kinds of wild species at Jabarkhet Wildlife Reserve, learn more about the world around you at Kasmanda Palace, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Gun Hill, then admire the masterpieces at SOHAM Himalayan Centre, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Kellogg Memorial Church.

To find maps, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Mussoorie sightseeing planner.

Fly from Nainital to Mussoorie in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Thu) so you can drive to Dehradun.

Located in a forested valley, Dehradun stands as a gateway to the hill stations and pilgrimage sites higher up.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Fri): get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour, deepen your understanding of the past and present with Uatrips.com, then examine the collection at Subir Raha Oil Museum, and finally gain insight at Forest Research Institute.

To find where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Dehradun holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Mussoorie to Dehradun takes 1.5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.