Kumaon Escape — Nainital, Ranikhet, Kausani & Jim Corbett Ex Dehradun — 5 Nights & 6 Days

Day by day

Distances and drive times are the ones our own drivers record, not map estimates.

1. 1
   Day 1

   Dehradun — Nainital: Arrival in the Lake District

   Begin with an early-morning pickup from Dehradun Airport, Railway Station, hotel or the agreed city location. Meet the driver, load the luggage and proceed towards Kumaon. The journey initially follows the plains before gradually entering the forested foothills and mountain roads leading towards Nainital. Breakfast, lunch and comfort stops may be taken at suitable places en route. Lunch and refreshments are payable…

   ≈ Full-day road journey; duration depends on traffic and selec driving Overnight Nainital Meals Dinner
2. 2
   Day 2

   Kainchi Dham & Kumaon Lake Circuit

   After breakfast, proceed towards Kainchi Dham Ashram, the spiritual centre associated with Neem Karoli Baba. The site can become heavily crowded on weekends and special dates, so the departure time may be adjusted. Maintain silence, modest dress and follow ashram instructions. Continue towards the surrounding Kumaon lake circuit. Visit Bhimtal, known for its broad lake and relaxed promenade. Continue to Sattal, a…

   ≈ Full-day excursion with local and inter-lake road transfers driving Overnight Nainital Meals Breakfast & Dinner
3. 3
   Day 3

   Nainital — Ranikhet: Temples, Pines & Colonial Calm

   After breakfast, check out from the Nainital hotel and begin the drive towards Ranikhet, a quiet cantonment town known for pine forests, military heritage and colonial-era charm. The route passes forested slopes, small Kumaoni settlements and valley viewpoints. On arrival, check in at the selected hotel or resort. Later, visit Jhula Devi Temple, known for the many bells offered by devotees. Continue to Mankameshwar…

   ≈ Intercity mountain drive; duration subject to road and traff driving Overnight Ranikhet Meals Breakfast & Dinner
4. 4
   Day 4

   Ranikhet — Kausani: Tea Estate & Himalayan Horizon

   After breakfast, check out and drive towards Kausani, a ridge-top destination known for wide Himalayan views. The road passes through villages, terraced fields, pine-covered slopes and quiet hill landscapes. En route, stop at the Sumitranandan Pant Gallery, subject to its opening hours. The gallery is associated with the celebrated Hindi poet born in Kausani and offers insight into his literary legacy. On arrival in…

   ≈ Scenic intercity mountain transfer with sightseeing halts driving Overnight Kausani Meals Breakfast & Dinner
5. 5
   Day 5

   Kausani — Jim Corbett: From Himalayan Ridges to Forest Country

   Wake up early to view the Himalayan sunrise from the hotel or an accessible viewpoint, subject to weather and visibility. After breakfast, check out and begin the descent towards Jim Corbett. The route gradually moves from tea gardens and high ridges to lower hills, river valleys and forested landscapes. Take lunch and comfort breaks at suitable locations. Lunch is payable directly. Arrive in the Corbett region and…

   ≈ Full-day descent from the hills to the Corbett forest belt driving Overnight Corbett Meals Breakfast & Dinner
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   Day 6

   Jim Corbett — Dehradun Departure

   After breakfast, check out from the jungle resort and begin the return journey to Dehradun. Travel through forested roads, river stretches and the connecting plains route. Short tea, lunch and comfort stops may be taken according to the group's progress. Lunch and refreshments are payable directly. The journey may be delayed by traffic, road work, weather or weekend movement. Arrive in Dehradun by evening and…

   ≈ Return road journey through forest roads, river stretches an driving Meals Breakfast

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