Rishikesh, Corbett, Nainital and Mukteshwar

Arrive at Dehradun airport and meet your driver for the scenic road journey to Rishikesh. Check in to your accommodation and explore the town's key landmarks, including Ram Jhula, Laxman Jhula, Bharat Mandir, Trimbakeshwar Temple, and Neelkanth Mahadev Temple. Relax over lunch at Om Shanti Cafe overlooking the river. In the evening, browse local bazaars for spiritual souvenirs and handicrafts, and attend the spiritual Ganga Aarti ceremony at Parmarth Ghat.

Take a 1-hour scenic drive along the Ganges to Haridwar. Embark on a guided temple tour visiting hilltop Mansa Devi Temple via cable car, sacred Chandi Devi Temple, and Daksha Mahadev Temple. In the evening, head to Har Ki Pauri ghat to experience the vibrant Ganga Aarti, where conch shells resound and floating diyas light up the waters. Drive back to Rishikesh, with the chance to dine at the classic Chotiwala Dhaba, and stay overnight.

Have breakfast before setting out on the drive to Jim Corbett National Park. Watch the scenery change from the foothills to thick sub-Himalayan forest landscapes. Upon reaching Corbett, check in to your jungle resort and unwind. Spend the remainder of the day relaxing amidst the sounds of the surrounding forest and enjoy dinner under the stars at your lodge.

Head out on a thrilling open jeep safari through Jim Corbett National Park to spot wildlife including Bengal tigers, spotted deer, wild elephants, and native birdlife. Afterwards, begin your drive up into the Kumaon hills towards Nainital. On arrival, check in to your hotel and refresh. Spend your evening taking a scenic walk alongside Nainital Lake, followed by an optional stroll along Mall Road to browse shops and visit lakeside cafes.

Set out on a comprehensive sightseeing tour of Nainital and its surroundings. Visit the sacred Naina Devi Temple situated along the lake, and explore the tranquil pine grounds of St. John's Church, constructed in 1844. Board the Nainital Ropeway to ascend to Snow View Point for Himalayan views. Continue with a drive to nearby Bhimtal Lake, home to an island aquarium, before returning to your Nainital hotel for the night.

After breakfast, enjoy a 2-hour drive winding through oak forests to Mukteshwar. Visit the hilltop Mukteshwar Temple and the colonial-era Mukteshwar Inspection Bungalow with views of the Nanda Devi range. Look over the dramatic drop at Chauli Ki Jali cliff, explore the IVRI campus, and trek along forest paths to reach Bhalu Gaad Waterfall. Sample local hill cafes and witness sunset at Mukteshwar Dham before retreating to your resort.

Enjoy breakfast at your stay and spend your final morning soaking in the quiet mountain views. Check out and embark on your transfer drive down to Kathgodam, where your Uttarakhand journey concludes for your onward train or road connections.