8-Day Haridwar Mussoorie Nainital Jim Corbett Tour: From the Ganga Aarti to the Tiger Trail

Our Haridwar Mussoorie Nainital Jim Corbett tour is the most complete week in Uttarakhand. Spend two nights in Mussoorie, the Queen of the Hills, then go down to Rishikesh and Haridwar for the evening Ganga Aarti on the holy river. Cross to Nainital, the Lake District of India, for two nights, and end with two nights at a jungle resort near Jim Corbett, with jeep safaris to look for the Bengal tiger. It is a private tour with your own car and driver, planned for families, honeymoon couples and groups.

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

Tour at a Glance

Here are the key facts of the 8-day Haridwar Mussoorie Nainital Jim Corbett tour.

Tour name: From the Ganga Aarti to the Tiger Trail
Duration: 8 days and 7 nights
Route: Mussoorie (2 nights), Haridwar (1 night), Nainital (2 nights), Jim Corbett (2 nights)
Starts: Delhi or Dehradun. Ends: Kathgodam, Pantnagar or Delhi
Tour type: private tour with car and driver
Highlights: Gun Hill, Kempty Falls, Lal Tibba, Rishikesh, the Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri, Naini Lake, Snow View Point, jeep safaris and the Kosi river
Best time: mid-October to June

Why Choose This Tour

Four sides of Uttarakhand: hill stations, the holy Ganga, a lake town and the Corbett jungle.
A perfect summer escape: one of our best summer holiday packages, cool in the hills and the best season for tigers.
The Ganga Aarti: a night in Haridwar for the evening and morning prayers on the river.
For families and couples: cable cars, boats and safaris for children, and romantic hotels for honeymoon tours.
Private and flexible: one of our most popular Uttarakhand tour packages.

Haridwar Mussoorie Nainital Jim Corbett Tour Itinerary

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

Day 1: Delhi or Dehradun to Mussoorie

We meet you in Delhi (about 290 km, seven hours) or at Dehradun airport or station (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.

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.

Meals: breakfast. Overnight: Mussoorie

Day 3: Mussoorie to Rishikesh and Haridwar

Drive down to Rishikesh, about two and a half hours. Walk across the river on Ram Jhula, see the ashrams and temples by the Ganga and enjoy the yoga town. Continue about 25 km to Haridwar and check in. In the evening, watch the Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri, as hundreds of oil lamps float on the river.

Shamrock travel tip: reach Har Ki Pauri about an hour before the Aarti for a good place on the steps, dress modestly and keep your bags close in the crowd. See our Shamrock India Travel Tips for more.

Meals: breakfast. Overnight: Haridwar

Day 4: Haridwar to Nainital

See the quiet morning prayers at Har Ki Pauri and visit the Daksha Mahadev temple at Kankhal, or ride the cable car to the Mansa Devi temple. Then drive about 270 km, seven to eight hours, east to the Kumaon hills and Nainital.

Meals: breakfast. Overnight: Nainital

Day 5: 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.

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

Day 6: Nainital to Jim Corbett and Afternoon Safari

Drive about 65 km, two hours, down to the jungle resorts near Ramnagar. After lunch, go on your first jeep safari in an open jeep with a park guide, looking for tigers, elephants, deer and birds.

Shamrock travel tip: safari permits are for one zone and one time, and they sell out from November to June, so send us your dates early. Carry the same ID you gave for the permit. More in our Shamrock India Travel Tips.

Meals: breakfast. Overnight: Jim Corbett. Read our Jim Corbett National Park guide.

Day 7: Morning Safari and the Kosi River

Start before sunrise for a morning jeep safari, the best time to see animals. Return to the resort for breakfast. In the afternoon, visit the Garjiya Devi temple on the Kosi river or the Corbett Museum at Kaladhungi, or relax at the resort.

Meals: breakfast. Overnight: Jim Corbett

Day 8: Departure

After breakfast, we take you to Kathgodam station (about two and a half hours), Pantnagar airport (about two hours) or Delhi (five to six hours). Your Haridwar Mussoorie Nainital Jim Corbett tour ends here.

Meals: breakfast

Uttarakhand Honeymoon Tours: Hills, the Ganga and the Jungle

This Haridwar Mussoorie Nainital Jim Corbett tour is one of our most loved Uttarakhand honeymoon tours. For Mussoorie honeymoon tours, we choose a hotel with a valley view or a heritage cottage in Landour. For Nainital honeymoon tours, we choose a lake-view room and a private boat ride at sunset. Add the magic of the Ganga Aarti together, and end at a quiet jungle resort by the Kosi river. See our Mussoorie tour packages and Nainital tour packages.

Mussoorie Nainital Family Tour Package with Haridwar and Corbett

As a Mussoorie Nainital family tour package, the Haridwar Mussoorie Nainital Jim Corbett tour has something for every age: the cable cars at Gun Hill, Mansa Devi and Snow View Point, the pools of Kempty Falls, the lamps of the Ganga Aarti, boat rides and jeep safaris. We choose family rooms and resorts with pools.

Corporate and Group Tours

We also run the Haridwar Mussoorie Nainital Jim Corbett tour as corporate group tours and school or college trips, with group hotels and jungle resorts, a coach or several cars, team activities, a group Ganga Aarti visit and group safaris. Tell us your group size and dates.

What Is Included

Your Haridwar Mussoorie Nainital Jim Corbett tour includes:

Seven nights in hotels of your choice, from 3-star to luxury, including a jungle resort near Jim Corbett
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
Jeep safari permits, cable cars, boating, pony rides and entry tickets
Personal expenses and travel insurance

Best Time for This Tour

The Haridwar Mussoorie Nainital Jim Corbett tour is best from mid-October to June, when the main safari zones are open. March to June is the best time to see tigers, and the 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. From July to mid-October, most safari zones close and the hills get heavy rain.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the Haridwar Mussoorie Nainital Jim Corbett tour stop in Haridwar?

Haridwar sits on the way down from Mussoorie, so a night there breaks the long drive to Nainital into two easier days.

When is the Ganga Aarti in Haridwar?

Every evening at sunset, and again early in the morning. The exact time changes with the season.

Will I see a tiger?

Tiger sightings are never certain, but two safaris give you a good chance. You will also see deer, elephants and many birds.

Is the Haridwar Mussoorie Nainital Jim Corbett tour good for families?

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

Can I shorten the tour?

Yes. See our 7-day tour without Haridwar, or our 5-day tours below.

How much does the Haridwar Mussoorie Nainital Jim Corbett 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 shorten their Haridwar Mussoorie Nainital Jim Corbett tour.

5-day Mussoorie Nainital tour: the two hill stations only.
5-day Nainital Jim Corbett tour: the lake and two jeep safaris.
7-day Mussoorie Nainital Jim Corbett tour: the same tour without Haridwar.

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