In India
Uttarakhand
Ganga ghats, lake towns, high temples.
BBI → DED · 1,350 kmJolly Grant, DehradunBest March to June, September to November
Photo: Ekam Juneja · Pexels
Rishikesh and Haridwar on the river, Nainital and Mussoorie in the hills, Kedarnath and Badrinath in season. A repeat guest counted it among her trips with us.
Why it is on this site: A repeat guest lists Uttarakhand among the trips booked through the agency.
Why go
Three reasons.
- RishikeshThe evening aarti, the bridges, rafting on the Ganga.
- Nainital and MussoorieLake towns and hill stations a day from Delhi.
- Char DhamKedarnath and Badrinath open from May to the autumn.
A typical plan
How the days could run.
Haridwar and Rishikesh
The ghats, the aarti, a night by the river.
Mussoorie
The Mall, Kempty falls, a cool night.
Nainital
The lake, Naina Devi, a boat.
Jim Corbett
A safari on the way back.
Good to know
Before you go.
- March to June, September to NovemberSnow in the higher hills from December.
- Fly to Dehradun or DelhiJolly Grant airport for Rishikesh; Delhi for Nainital.
- Char Dham registrationPilgrims register with the state; we do it with the booking.
Questions
About Uttarakhand.
Can my parents do Kedarnath?
The walk is long; ponies, palanquins and helicopters are arranged. Tell us their age and health and we plan the pace.
Is rafting included?
Only if you want it. Say so in the message.
