About Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand – Devbhoomi, the land of the gods – has the holy Ganga towns of Haridwar and Rishikesh, the hill stations of Mussoorie and Nainital, the lakes of Kumaon, the tigers of Jim Corbett National Park and the Himalayan views of Kausani.
Most hill stations are a 6 – 8 hour drive from Delhi, which makes Uttarakhand ideal for a long weekend or a one-week circuit.
Uttarakhand – Quick Facts
| Capital | Dehradun (winter) · Gairsain (summer) |
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| Airports | Dehradun (Jolly Grant) · Pantnagar |
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| Rail heads | Haridwar · Dehradun · Kathgodam |
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| Best time | March – June, September – November |
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| Ideal trip | 4 – 8 days |
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Places to Visit in Uttarakhand
- Rishikesh
Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula, Ganga aarti and river rafting. - Haridwar
Har Ki Pauri and the evening Ganga aarti. - Mussoorie
Mall Road, Kempty Falls, Gun Hill and Lal Tibba. - Nainital
Naini Lake boating, Snow View and the Mall Road. - Bhimtal & Sattal
Quieter lakes near Nainital. - Jim Corbett
India’s oldest national park – jeep safari for tigers and elephants. - Kausani
Sunrise over Trishul, Nanda Devi and Panchachuli. - Ranikhet
Army cantonment town with pine forests and a golf course.
Best Time to Visit Uttarakhand
- March – June: pleasant hills, Corbett safaris open – peak season
- July – August: monsoon – landslides on hill roads, Corbett core zones closed
- September – November: clear Himalayan views, fewer crowds
- December – February: cold, occasional snow in Nainital and Mussoorie
How to Reach Uttarakhand
- By air: Dehradun (Jolly Grant) for Rishikesh & Mussoorie; Pantnagar for Nainital & Corbett.
- By train: Haridwar / Dehradun (Garhwal) and Kathgodam (Kumaon), then by road.
- By road: Delhi – Rishikesh 240 km · Delhi – Nainital 310 km.
Uttarakhand Distance Chart
| Route | Distance | Drive time |
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| Delhi – Haridwar | 220 km | 5 – 6 hrs |
| Haridwar – Rishikesh | 25 km | 45 min |
| Delhi – Mussoorie | 290 km | 7 hrs |
| Delhi – Jim Corbett (Ramnagar) | 250 km | 6 hrs |
| Jim Corbett – Nainital | 65 km | 2 hrs |
| Nainital – Kausani | 115 km | 4 hrs |
| Kathgodam – Nainital | 35 km | 1.5 hrs |
Approximate road distances and times – mountain roads can take longer in snow or rain.
Uttarakhand Travel Tips
- Book Corbett safaris early – Dhikala and Bijrani permits sell out.
- Avoid weekend arrivals in Nainital and Mussoorie – traffic and parking are tight.
- Rafting in Rishikesh runs roughly September – June.
Entrance & Permit Fees in Uttarakhand 2026
Permits
- No permit for the hill stations.
- Jim Corbett safaris need an online permit for each zone (Dhikala, Bijrani, Jhirna, Dhela, Durga Devi) – book early.
🎟️ Entrance fees (per person, paid at the gate or online)
| Place | 🇮🇳 Indian | 🌍 Foreigner |
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| Har Ki Pauri | Free | Free |
| Ganga Aarti Haridwarreach by 5:30 PM for a place on the ghat | Free | Free |
| Laxman Jhula | Free | Free |
| Triveni Ghat Aarti | Free | Free |
| Kempty Fallropeway to the falls ₹200 · parking extra | Free | Free |
| Gun Hill Ropewayreturn ticket | ₹175 | ₹175 |
| Corbett Jeep Safariper jeep (up to 6 persons) incl. permit, gypsy & guide – in the price calculator | ₹6,980 – 7,280 | ₹10,280 – 10,580 |
| Naini Lakerowing / paddle boat per boat, approx. 30 min | approx. ₹200 – 300 | approx. ₹200 – 300 |
| Snow View Pointropeway return · children ₹200 | ₹300 | ₹300 |
| Kausani Tea Estate | Free | Free |
Fees as published for 2026 and can be revised by the authorities; "approx." rates are local / private and may differ. Children are usually free or half rate. Camera fees extra at some places.
Uttarakhand Tour Packages 2026
Packages by Travel Himalayas that stay in Uttarakhand – hotels and a private cab, with the complete price for your date on each page.
⭐ 3N / 4D🛣️ approx. 670 km
🚗 Pickup: Delhi (airport / railway station / hotel)
🌇 Drop: Delhi (airport / railway station / hotel)
🏨 Night stay: Mussoorie × 2 · Rishikesh × 1
- Day 1 Delhi Pickup → Dehradun → Mussoorie
- Day 2 Mussoorie Sightseeing · Kempty Fall · Gun Hill · Lal Tibba
- Day 3 Mussoorie → Robber’s Cave → Rishikesh · Ganga Aarti
- Day 4 Rishikesh → Haridwar (Har Ki Pauri) → Delhi Drop
⭐ 3N / 4D🛣️ approx. 710 km
🚗 Pickup: Delhi (airport / railway station / hotel)
🌇 Drop: Delhi (airport / railway station / hotel)
🏨 Night stay: Jim Corbett × 1 · Nainital × 2
- Day 1 Delhi Pickup → Moradabad → Jim Corbett
- Day 2 Morning Jeep Safari → Corbett Museum → Nainital
- Day 3 Nainital Sightseeing · Naini Lake · Snow View · Bhimtal Lake Tour
- Day 4 Nainital → Haldwani → Delhi Drop
⭐ 4N / 5D🛣️ approx. 1075 km
🚗 Pickup: Delhi (airport / railway station / hotel)
🌇 Drop: Delhi (airport / railway station / hotel)
🏨 Night stay: Mussoorie × 2 · Nainital × 2
- Day 1 Delhi Pickup → Dehradun → Mussoorie
- Day 2 Mussoorie Sightseeing · Kempty Fall · Gun Hill · Lal Tibba
- Day 3 Mussoorie → Haridwar → Kashipur → Nainital (long drive)
- Day 4 Nainital Sightseeing · Naini Lake · Snow View · Bhimtal Lake Tour
- Day 5 Nainital → Haldwani → Delhi Drop
⭐ 4N / 5D🛣️ approx. 740 km
🚗 Pickup: Delhi (airport / railway station / hotel)
🌇 Drop: Delhi (airport / railway station / hotel)
🏨 Night stay: Jim Corbett × 2 · Nainital × 2
- Day 1 Delhi Pickup → Moradabad → Jim Corbett
- Day 2 Jim Corbett Jungle Safari Day
- Day 3 Jim Corbett → Kaladhungi (Corbett Museum) → Nainital
- Day 4 Nainital Sightseeing · Naini Lake · Snow View · Bhimtal Lake Tour
- Day 5 Nainital → Haldwani → Delhi Drop
⭐ 5N / 6D🛣️ approx. 975 km
🚗 Pickup: Delhi (airport / railway station / hotel)
🌇 Drop: Delhi (airport / railway station / hotel)
🏨 Night stay: Nainital × 2 · Kausani × 2 · Ranikhet × 1
- Day 1 Delhi Pickup → Moradabad → Haldwani → Nainital
- Day 2 Nainital Sightseeing · Naini Lake · Snow View · Bhimtal Lake Tour
- Day 3 Nainital → Kainchi Dham → Almora → Kausani
- Day 4 Kausani Sunrise · Anasakti Ashram · Baijnath Temples
- Day 5 Kausani → Ranikhet · Jhula Devi · Chaubatia
- Day 6 Ranikhet → Haldwani → Delhi Drop
⭐ 5N / 6D🛣️ approx. 1065 km
🚗 Pickup: Delhi (airport / railway station / hotel)
🌇 Drop: Delhi (airport / railway station / hotel)
🏨 Night stay: Mussoorie × 2 · Jim Corbett × 1 · Nainital × 2
- Day 1 Delhi Pickup → Dehradun → Mussoorie
- Day 2 Mussoorie Sightseeing · Kempty Fall · Gun Hill · Lal Tibba
- Day 3 Mussoorie → Haridwar → Kashipur → Jim Corbett
- Day 4 Morning Jeep Safari → Corbett Museum → Nainital
- Day 5 Nainital Sightseeing · Naini Lake · Snow View · Bhimtal Lake Tour
- Day 6 Nainital → Haldwani → Delhi Drop
⭐ 5N / 6D🛣️ approx. 965 km
🚗 Pickup: Delhi (airport / railway station / hotel)
🌇 Drop: Delhi (airport / railway station / hotel)
🏨 Night stay: Jim Corbett × 2 · Kausani × 1 · Nainital × 2
- Day 1 Delhi Pickup → Moradabad → Jim Corbett
- Day 2 Jim Corbett Jungle Safari Day
- Day 3 Jim Corbett → Ranikhet → Kausani
- Day 4 Kausani → Almora → Kainchi Dham → Nainital
- Day 5 Nainital Sightseeing · Naini Lake · Snow View · Bhimtal Lake Tour
- Day 6 Nainital → Haldwani → Delhi Drop
⭐ 6N / 7D🛣️ approx. 1145 km
🚗 Pickup: Delhi (airport / railway station / hotel)
🌇 Drop: Delhi (airport / railway station / hotel)
🏨 Night stay: Haridwar × 1 · Rishikesh × 1 · Jim Corbett × 1 · Kausani × 1 · Nainital × 2
- Day 1 Delhi Pickup → Haridwar · Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri
- Day 2 Haridwar Mansa Devi → Rishikesh · Laxman Jhula · Ganga Aarti
- Day 3 Rishikesh → Haridwar → Kashipur → Jim Corbett
- Day 4 Jim Corbett → Ranikhet → Kausani
- Day 5 Kausani → Almora → Kainchi Dham → Nainital
- Day 6 Nainital Sightseeing · Naini Lake · Snow View · Bhimtal Lake Tour
- Day 7 Nainital → Haldwani → Delhi Drop
⭐ 6N / 7D🛣️ approx. 1115 km
🚗 Pickup: Delhi (airport / railway station / hotel)
🌇 Drop: Delhi (airport / railway station / hotel)
🏨 Night stay: Haridwar × 1 · Mussoorie × 2 · Jim Corbett × 1 · Nainital × 2
- Day 1 Delhi Pickup → Haridwar · Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri
- Day 2 Haridwar → Rishikesh (Laxman Jhula) → Mussoorie
- Day 3 Mussoorie Sightseeing · Kempty Fall · Gun Hill · Lal Tibba
- Day 4 Mussoorie → Haridwar → Kashipur → Jim Corbett
- Day 5 Morning Jeep Safari → Corbett Museum → Nainital
- Day 6 Nainital Sightseeing · Naini Lake · Snow View · Bhimtal Lake Tour
- Day 7 Nainital → Haldwani → Delhi Drop
⭐ 6N / 7D🛣️ approx. 1005 km
🚗 Pickup: Delhi (airport / railway station / hotel)
🌇 Drop: Delhi (airport / railway station / hotel)
🏨 Night stay: Jim Corbett × 2 · Kausani × 2 · Nainital × 2
- Day 1 Delhi Pickup → Moradabad → Jim Corbett
- Day 2 Jim Corbett Jungle Safari Day
- Day 3 Jim Corbett → Ranikhet → Kausani
- Day 4 Kausani Sunrise · Anasakti Ashram · Baijnath Temples
- Day 5 Kausani → Almora → Kainchi Dham → Nainital
- Day 6 Nainital Sightseeing · Naini Lake · Snow View · Bhimtal Lake Tour
- Day 7 Nainital → Haldwani → Delhi Drop
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days are needed for Uttarakhand?
Five to six days cover Rishikesh, Mussoorie and Haridwar or Nainital, Corbett and Kausani; eight days combine Garhwal and Kumaon.
Which is better – Nainital or Mussoorie?
Nainital has the lakes and Corbett nearby; Mussoorie is closer to Dehradun, Rishikesh and Haridwar. Both are 6 – 8 hours from Delhi.
What is the best time to visit Uttarakhand?
March – June: pleasant hills, Corbett safaris open – peak season. July – August: monsoon – landslides on hill roads, Corbett core zones closed. September – November: clear Himalayan views, fewer crowds. December – February: cold, occasional snow in Nainital and Mussoorie.
How to reach Uttarakhand?
By air – Dehradun (Jolly Grant) for Rishikesh & Mussoorie; Pantnagar for Nainital & Corbett. By train – Haridwar / Dehradun (Garhwal) and Kathgodam (Kumaon), then by road. By road – Delhi – Rishikesh 240 km · Delhi – Nainital 310 km.
How much does an Uttarakhand tour cost?
Our Uttarakhand packages start from about ₹12,000 per person (2 sharing) with hotels and a private cab – open a package for the complete price on your date.