9 days in Uttarakhand Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Sat): take some stellar pictures from Cloud's End. Keep things going the next day: walk around Company Garden, take in the dramatic scenery at Kempty Falls, then get outside with The Real Adventure Sports - Sky Walk, and finally don't miss a visit to Lal Tibba.

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Mumbai to Mussoorie is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sun) to allow time to 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 30th (Mon): make a trip to Mahasu Devta Mandir, deepen your understanding at Forest Research Institute, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Tapkeshwar Temple, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Santala Devi Temple, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Tibetan Buddhist Temple.

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Traveling by car from Mussoorie to Dehradun takes 1.5 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Mon) so you can go by car to Rishikesh.

Rishikesh draws in visitors of all creeds with its wealth of ashrams and yoga and meditation teaching centers.

Explore Rishikesh's surroundings by going to Haridwar (Ganga Aarti at Haridwar & Har ki Pauri). There's much more to do: relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Triveni Ghat, snap pictures at Lakshman Jhula, and indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

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You can drive from Dehradun to Rishikesh in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) so you can drive to Jim Corbett National Park.

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

On the 3rd (Fri), don't miss a visit to Garjiya Devi Temple, then explore the activities along Kosi River, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Durga Mandir Temple.

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Traveling by car from Rishikesh to Jim Corbett National Park takes 3 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Nainital.

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

Start off your visit on the 4th (Sat): learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at High Altitude Zoo, then explore the activities along Nainital Lake, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Goddess Naina Devi, and finally get great views at Snow View Point. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 5th (Sun): admire the natural beauty at Eco Cave Gardens and then contemplate the waterfront views at Bhimtal Lake.

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You can drive from Jim Corbett National Park to Nainital in 3 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) so you can travel back home.