Discover ancient temples, towering mountains, crystal-clear lakes, and vibrant local culture as you traverse through Kumaon region in Uttarakhand. Uttarakhand boasts of its unmatched natural beauty that comes in the form of Kumaon, one of the most beautiful regions in India.
This tour will provide you an opportunity to explore the best gems in Kumaon Hills – Nanital, Ranikhet, Kausani and Mukteshwar; an experience like never before.
Pick up from Kathgodam Railway station/Pantnagar Airport (70km, 2 hrs) and start the journey towards Nainital. On arrival check into the Hotel and proceed for sightseeing tour, beginning with boating on the famous Nainital Lake-NAINI LAKE (at your own cost) and visit to the holy NAINA DEVI TEMPLE. After that, visit famous tourist spots like TIFFIN TOP (also known as Dorothy’s seat), NAINA PEAK, CAVE GARDEN, BARA PATHAR, LOVER’S POINT, LANDS END, etc. (sightseeing will be covered as per time permitting). In the evening, enjoy shopping at the MALL ROAD. Overnight stay at the hotel
After breakfast drive for lake tour of Nainital. BHIMTAL LAKE: It is the largest lake in the Kumaon region, known as the “lake district of India”. One can enjoy boating here (at your own cost).
SATTAL (a combination of 7 lakes): The Lake is famous for its freshwater and it is an interconnected group of seven freshwater lakes situated in the Lower Himalayan Range near Bhimtal. Enjoy the mesmerizing views from here.
NAUKUCHIATAL (LAKE OF NINE CORNERS): A small hill station surrounded by hills covered in trees and shrubs. You can enjoy a picnic along with boating and bird watching.
SARIYATAL is quietly mesmerizing. One can visit the KHURPATAL LAKE too. After visiting these places back to hotel for overnight stay.
After Breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Ranikhet, the headquarters of the Kumaon Regiment of Indian Army. Ranikhet has a stunning vintage military ambiance and the beautiful Himalayan panorama.
Upon arrival in Ranikhet, check in the hotel and later visit the famous attractions like HAIDAKHAN TEMPLE, MANKAMESHWAR TEMPLE, JHULA DEVI TEMPLE, RANI JHEEL, ASHIYANA PARK, and KUMAON REGIMENTAL CENTRE MUSEUM. Later may go for Ranikhet local market tour.
Overnight stay at the Ranikhet hotel
On this beautiful morning after delicious breakfast, check out your hotel and drive for Kausani. Enroute, you will visit RANIKHET GOLF COURSE and KALIKA TEMPLE.
On arrival at Kausani, check into the hotel and relax for the day, since you have the remainder of the day at leisure. You can choose to explore the nearby area and local markets, or stay in the hotel.
Overnight stay at the Kausani hotel
After Breakfast, go for visiting famous places in Kausani, famously called as the ‘Switzerland of India’. Kausani city offers breathtaking panoramic views of more 300 kms wide beautiful Himalayan peaks such as Trisul, iconic Nanda Devi and Panchachuli.
Visit famous tourist attraction of Kausani such as ANANSHAKTI AND LAKSHMI ASHRAMS, SUMITRA NANDAN PANT MUSEUM, RUDRADHARI WATERFALLS, KAUSANI TEA ESTATE, you may also visit important Temples like BAIJNATH and BAGESHWAR. Also go for a local Kausani market tour for purchasing handicrafts, pickles, teas and Kausani Shawl Factory for buying famous Kausani shawl.
Later return back to hotel for relaxing overnight stay
Today post breakfast at the hotel; check out from hotel and drive to next destination MUKTESHWAR.
On Arrival check-in to hotel in Mukteshwar, Later go for places to visit in Mukteshwar starts with 350 YRS OLD LORD SHIVA MUKTESHWAR DHAM TEMPLE and MUKTESHWAR MAHADEV TEMPLE, CHAULI KI JALI VIEWPOINT which offers 360 degree panoramic view of surrounding hills, also see BHALUGAAD WATERFALL. Mukteshwar is a majorly relaxing tourist destination with ultimate views of himalayas from every corner of village.
MUKTESHWAR TEMPLE is a very sacred ancient temple of Lord Shiva around 350 years old. It is one of the 18 main temples of Lord Shiva. The entire route from entrance gate to the temple is covered with fruit orchards and forest.
CHAULI KI JALI is plain plateau kind of rock formation. Standing on these rocks one can witness the amazingly beautiful hill view.
In the evening relax and enjoy the beautiful sunset of the panoramic surroundings. Have a comfortable overnight stay in the hotel.
Today after breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Kathgodam railway station/Pantnagar Airport to catch a train/flight for your onward destination.
