5-Day Mussoorie Nainital Tour: Queen of the Hills and the Lake District

Our Mussoorie Nainital tour joins the two best-loved hill stations of Uttarakhand. Spend two nights in Mussoorie, the Queen of the Hills, with the cable car to Gun Hill, Kempty Falls and sunset walks on Camel’s Back Road. Then cross the foothills to Nainital, the Lake District of India, for two nights of boat rides on Naini Lake and views from Snow View Point. It is a private tour with your own car and driver, planned for honeymoon couples, families and groups.

Shamrock Journeys is a trusted Uttarakhand tour operator. Since 2002 we have planned private hill holidays for couples, families, companies and groups from around the world.

Tour at a Glance

Here are the key facts of the 5-day Mussoorie Nainital tour.

Tour name: Queen of the Hills and the Lake District
Duration: 5 days and 4 nights
Route: Mussoorie (2 nights), Nainital (2 nights)
Starts: Delhi or Dehradun. Ends: Kathgodam, Pantnagar or Delhi
Tour type: private tour with car and driver
Highlights: the Mall, Gun Hill, Kempty Falls, Lal Tibba, Naini Lake, Snow View Point, the Naina Devi temple and Tiffin Top
Best time: March to June and October to November

Why Choose This Tour

Two classic hill stations: Garhwal’s Mussoorie and Kumaon’s Nainital in one trip.
A perfect summer escape: one of our best summer holiday packages, cool when the plains are hot.
For couples and families: romantic hotels for honeymoon tours, and easy sightseeing for children.
Easy from Delhi: starts in Delhi or Dehradun and ends at Kathgodam, Pantnagar or Delhi.
Private and flexible: one of our most popular Uttarakhand tour packages.

Mussoorie Nainital Tour Itinerary

This is the day-by-day plan of the Mussoorie Nainital tour.

Day 1: Delhi or Dehradun to Mussoorie

We meet you in Delhi (about 290 km, seven hours) or at Dehradun airport or station (about 35 km to 60 km, one to one and a half hours). Drive up the hill road to Mussoorie and check in to your hotel. In the evening, walk along the Mall and Camel’s Back Road.

Overnight: Mussoorie. Read our Mussoorie travel guide.

Day 2: Mussoorie Sightseeing

Ride the cable car to Gun Hill for views of the snow peaks, visit Christ Church and walk up through Landour to Lal Tibba. In the afternoon, drive about 15 km to Kempty Falls, or relax at Company Garden.

Meals: breakfast. Overnight: Mussoorie

Shamrock travel tip: go up to Lal Tibba early in the morning for the clearest view of the snow peaks, and carry a warm layer. For more advice, read our Shamrock India Travel Tips.

Day 3: Mussoorie to Nainital

After an early breakfast, drive down through the foothills and across to the Kumaon hills, a long drive of about eight to nine hours. Check in to your hotel in Nainital and take an evening walk around Naini Lake.

Meals: breakfast. Overnight: Nainital

Day 4: Nainital Sightseeing

Ride the cable car to Snow View Point, visit the Naina Devi temple and walk or take a pony to Tiffin Top. Shop at the Tibetan market in Mallital, and end the day with a boat ride on Naini Lake as the sun goes down.

Shamrock travel tip: take the cable car to Snow View Point before 10 am, before the queues and clouds, and book your boat ride for the golden hour before sunset. See our Shamrock India Travel Tips before you travel.

Meals: breakfast. Overnight: Nainital. Read our Nainital travel guide.

Day 5: Departure

After breakfast, we take you to Kathgodam station (about one and a half hours), Pantnagar airport (about two hours) or Delhi (seven to eight hours). Your Mussoorie Nainital tour ends here.

Meals: breakfast

Mussoorie and Nainital Honeymoon Tours

This Mussoorie Nainital tour is one of our most popular Uttarakhand honeymoon tours. For Mussoorie honeymoon tours, we choose a hotel with a valley view or a heritage cottage in Landour, with sunset on Camel’s Back Road. For Nainital honeymoon tours, we choose a lake-view room and a private boat ride at sunset. Ask us to add a candle-lit dinner or a night in Dhanaulti. See our Mussoorie tour packages and Nainital tour packages.

Mussoorie Nainital Family Tour Package

As a Mussoorie Nainital family tour package, the Mussoorie Nainital tour has easy sightseeing that children love: the cable cars at Gun Hill and Snow View Point, the pools of Kempty Falls, boat rides on the lake and pony rides at Tiffin Top. We choose family rooms close to the Mall in both towns.

Corporate and Group Tours

We also run the Mussoorie Nainital tour as corporate group tours and school or college trips, with group hotels and resorts, a coach or several cars, team activities and guided nature walks. Tell us your group size and dates.

What Is Included

Your Mussoorie Nainital tour includes:

Four nights in hotels of your choice, from 3-star to luxury, on a twin or double sharing basis
Breakfast every day
A private air-conditioned car with driver for all transfers and sightseeing
All taxes, tolls, parking and driver costs

What Is Not Included

Flights and trains
Lunch and dinner
Cable cars, boating, pony rides and entry tickets
Personal expenses and travel insurance

Best Time for This Tour

March to June is the best time, and this tour is one of our best summer holiday packages, with cool days in the hills while the plains are hot. October and November bring the clearest views of the snow peaks. December to February is cold, with some snow. July to September brings heavy rain and landslides.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mussoorie to Nainital drive long?

Yes. It takes about eight to nine hours, so we start early and stop for lunch on the way. You can also break the journey with a night in Haridwar or Jim Corbett.

Is the Mussoorie Nainital tour good for a honeymoon?

Yes. We choose romantic hotels in both towns, with valley and lake views.

Is this tour good for families?

Yes. Children love the cable cars, the waterfall and the boat rides.

Can I add Jim Corbett?

Yes. Our 7-day Mussoorie Nainital Jim Corbett tour adds two nights and two jeep safaris.

Can I start in Nainital instead?

Yes. We can run the tour the other way round, starting at Kathgodam.

How much does the Mussoorie Nainital tour cost?

The price depends on your hotels, the number of travellers and the season. Tell us your plans and we will send a clear quotation.

More Uttarakhand Tours

Many guests change or extend their Mussoorie Nainital tour.

5-day Nainital Jim Corbett tour: the lake and two jeep safaris.
7-day Mussoorie Nainital Jim Corbett tour: adds Jim Corbett.
8-day Haridwar Mussoorie Nainital Jim Corbett tour: adds Rishikesh, Haridwar and Jim Corbett.

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