The Queen of the Hills

 Uttarakhand is a place of myth and mountains. Hindus think of it as Dev Bhoomi – the Land of Gods – and the dramatic terrain is covered with holy peaks, lakes and rivers. Twisting roads and high-altitude hiking trails lead to spectacular pilgrimage sites where tales from Hindu epics are set.  Uttarakhand is home to the Char Dhams, the four most holy sites of pilgrimage revered by the Hindus – Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. It is a place that not only boasts of a scintillating view of the Himalayas but also exhibits a cultural ethos which speaks of a harmonic coexistence with nature. Uttarakhand offers limitless opportunities for tourism and adventure. There is something for everyone – Pilgrimage, Temples, Wildlife tours, Bird Watching, Rafting, Mountaineering, Skiiing, Trekking, Camping, Yoga and Meditation and much more.

Arrival in Delhi & Drive to Nainital (340 kms / approx. 7 hours)

Day 1

Meet our representative upon arrival in Delhi and proceed to Nainital – This was a popular summer vacation resort for the British. In 1817, the commissioner of Kumaon, G.W. Traill was the first European to visit the place. However, he did not mention about the place among his folks in order to retain the religious sanctity of the place. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel for overnight stay.

Explore Nainital

Day 2

After breakfast, enjoy sightseeing tour covering Tiffin top and Land’s End. Both offers excellent views of neighboring hills and green valley with rural houses. Later, trek for 6 kms or hire a pony to reach at the highest point called Cheena/Naina peak, which offers snow clad peaks of the Himalayan range, bird eye view of Naini Lake and Nainital town. In evening, enjoy a boat-ride in Naini Lake or take a stroll on adjacent Mall road. Spend evening at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Drive from Nainital – Ranikhet (60 kms / approx. 2 hours)

Day 3

After breakfast, drive to Ranikhet – means Queen’s meadow. In 1869 the British established the headquarters of the Kumaon Regiment here and used the station as a retreat from the heat of the Indian summer. Till date, it is home to the Kumaon Regiment and bristling with good old-fashioned military atmosphere, spreads over rolling green hills with some lovely views over the distant Himalaya. Upon arrival, check-in at the designated resort and relax for a while. Later on, visit some of the major attractions like the Jhula Devi temple, Golf Course and Haidakhan Temple, Chaubatia Orchard and Kalika temple. Enjoy rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel in Nainital.

Nainital – Delhi (340 kms / approx. 7 hours)| Departure from Delhi

Day 4

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Delhi airport for return flight back home.