Romantic Uttarakhand Tour (9 Days / 8 Nights)
Destinations: Dehradun – Haridwar – Auli (3 nights) – Joshimath – Kausani (1 night) – Mukteshwar (1 night) – Bhimtal (1 night) – Nainital (1 night)
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Itinerary
Day 1: Delhi (Arrival) – Haridwar
Arrive at the Delhi airport, our tour representative will greet you and take you on a road trip to Haridwar (7 hours). On reaching Haridwar, check in at the hotel to relax. After sometime, witness the evening Aarti on the banks of river Ganges. Stay overnight in Haridwar.
Day 2: Haridwar – Auli
In the morning, check out from your hotel and head straight to Clifftop Club in Auli. Arrive in Joshimath by 4 PM and travel through Asia’s longest ropeway connecting Joshimath and Auli. On reaching Auli, get transferred to the Cliff Top Club in Auli. On the way, marvel at the beautiful landscapes and scenery. Enjoy the sunset views on Nanda Devi and other snow clad peaks from your room. Later, enjoy dinner and bonfire music. Stay overnight at the resort.
Day 3: Auli
Post breakfast in the morning, move towards the slopes to learn the basics of skiing. Have your lunch at the resort. Thereafter, enjoy a guided trek to Lake Valentine through thick pine forests and savor enchanting views of Helang Valley. Later, enjoy bonfire music with dinner. Stay overnight at the resort.
Day 4: Joshimath – Auli
In the morning, set out for a sightseeing tour of Joshimath, the summer seat of Lord Badrinath aka Bhagwan Vishnu. The places you will visit include Narsimha Temple, Shankracharya Cave, Tapovan Temple and Hot Sulfur Water Springs. Later, board the ropeway to visit Auli. Enjoy bonfire music with dinner. Stay overnight at the resort.
Day 5: Auli – Kausani
In the morning, leave by road for Kausani, also known as ‘Mini Switzerland of India’. Here you will visit Anashkati Ashram and Chay Baghaat. Enjoy the sunset views over the Himalayan ranges. Overnight stay and dinner at Suman Royal Resort.
Day 6: Kausani – Mukteshwar
In the morning, head straight to Mukteshwar. On the way, see Bhowali (India’s biggest fruit market) and Ramgarh (the fruit bowl of Kumaon). Visit Shiv Mandir and witness sunset over the peaks. Dinner and overnight stay at Trishul Orchard Resort.
Day 7: Mukteshwar – Bhimtal
Post breakfast in the morning, leave by road for Bhimtal. On the way, visit Ghorakhal, famous for Army School and scenic views, Naukuchiyatal (lake with nine corners) and Sattal (7 lakes). Overnight stay and dinner at the Mountain Club Resort.
Day 8: Bhimtal – Nainital
In the morning, head straight to Nainital. Here you will visit Khurpataal, Hanuman Mandir, Waterfalls and Observatory. Later, take delight in cable car ride to Tiffin Top and boating in Naini Lake. Don’t miss shopping at Tibetan market/Bhutiya Bazaar and Mall Road. Overnight stay and dinner at the Alpine Club Resort.
Day 9 : Nainital – Delhi
Today, you will be transferred to Delhi International Airport to board flight for onward destination.