Mussoorie, Rishikesh, Nainital and Corbett

Start your journey in Haridwar and drive uphill into the mountains toward Mussoorie. Check into your accommodation, then set out to visit Kempty Falls, a historic waterfall surrounded by green hills. Continue to Mussoorie Lake for optional paddle boating with views across Doon Valley. In the afternoon, explore local dining spots such as Cafe Hinge, Kalsang, Cafe De Tavern, or Cafe Anahata. Head up to Landour to visit Lal Tibba, Red Hill, where Japanese telescopes offer views of Kedarnath and Badrinath peaks. Finish the evening strolling down Mussoorie Mall Road to shop for wooden crafts, woollens, and candles, before spending the night in Mussoorie.

Drive down from the Mussoorie hills to Rishikesh on the banks of the River Ganga. Walk across the iconic suspension bridges of Ram Jhula and Lakshman Jhula, taking in panoramic river views. Tour famous local shrines including the hilltop Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, the 13-storey Trimbakeshwar Temple, and the 12th-century Bharat Mandir. Take a break for lunch at the riverside Om Shanti Cafe. In the afternoon, browse the bustling local markets for Rudraksha beads, handmade soaps, yoga mats, and herbal teas. At dusk, attend the evening Ganga Aarti ceremony with chanting and floating oil lamps at Parmarth Niketan Ghat. Overnight in Rishikesh.

Embark on an eastward drive across Uttarakhand, climbing into the Kumaon hills to reach the lake town of Nainital. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and refresh. In the late afternoon, head out for a peaceful walk along the shores of Nainital Lake as the sun sets over the water. If time and energy allow, take a stroll along the illuminated Mall Road, browsing lakeside stalls and visiting popular local cafes such as Cafe Lakeside or Sakley's Restaurant and Pastry Shop. Settle in for your overnight stay in Nainital.

Dedicate the day to Nainital's heritage and scenic overlooks. Board the Nainital Ropeway to ascend to Snow View Point for Himalayan vistas. Visit the lakeside Naina Devi Temple, one of the 51 Shakti Peethas, followed by a walk through the pine trees surrounding the historic 1844 British-built St. John's Church. Enjoy time by Nainital Lake, then take an excursion to nearby Bhimtal Lake, renowned for its tranquil setting and island aquarium cafe. Return to Nainital for your overnight stay.

Enjoy breakfast before driving from the Kumaon hills into the dense forests surrounding Jim Corbett National Park, India's oldest national park established in 1936. Check into your jungle cottage accommodation, then set out on a wildlife safari through the park's wilderness. Keep watch for spotted deer, wild elephants, numerous bird species, and the Royal Bengal tiger. Spend the evening resting at your jungle lodge.

Have your final breakfast at the jungle lodge in Jim Corbett. Pack your bags and meet your driver to begin the road journey back to Delhi, concluding your six-day holiday through Uttarakhand.