8 Days Uttarakhand Grand Family Discovery Tour (Auli – Kausani – Mukteshwar – Nainital – Corbett)

Assemble early in the morning in Delhi, meet your dedicated NK Adventure tour manager, and begin your scenic road journey toward Uttarakhand via Meerut and Haridwar. Ascend into the Garhwal Himalayas following the holy Alaknanda River, passing the revered confluences (Prayags) including Devprayag, Rudraprayag, and Karnaprayag. Arrive in Joshimath (6,150 ft), the winter seat of Lord Badrinath, by evening. Check into your hotel and take time to relax and acclimatize after the drive. If time permits, visit the sacred Narsingh Temple and the historic Shankaracharya Math. Enjoy a warm dinner and an overnight stay in Joshimath.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to the Joshimath ropeway boarding station. Board the famous Auli Cable Car (Ropeway), enjoying breathtaking aerial views of oak and deodar forests against the majestic backdrop of Nanda Devi, Kamet, and Dunagiri peaks. Arrive in Auli (approx. 9,000–10,000 ft) and check into your mountain resort or alpine cottages. Head out to visit the glistening Auli Artificial Lake, one of the highest man-made water reservoirs in the world, and take a gentle nature walk toward Chattrakund, a serene sweet-water lake surrounded by alpine flora. In the evening, enjoy the sunset over the snow-draped peaks before gathering for dinner. Overnight stay in Auli.

Wake up to crisp mountain air and panoramic sunrise vistas over the Himalayan crest. Enjoy a hearty breakfast, check out, and take the chair car/cable car back down to Joshimath. Board your vehicle for a scenic drive (approx. 188 km / 6 hours) into the Kumaon hills toward Kausani, fondly described by Mahatma Gandhi as the "Switzerland of India." En route, stop to explore the 12th-century stone temple cluster of Baijnath, dedicated to Lord Shiva on the banks of the Gomti River. Upon reaching Kausani (6,200 ft), check into your resort and unwind. In the evening, witness a 300-km wide panoramic sunset over the peaks of Trishul, Nanda Devi, and Panchachuli from the resort gardens. Overnight stay in Kausani.

Enjoy a morning breakfast and visit the historic Anasakti Ashram (Gandhi Ashram), followed by a walk through the lush Kausani Tea Estate to sample organic orthodox hill tea. Check out and embark on a scenic drive toward the quiet ridge-top town of Mukteshwar (approx. 104 km / 3.5 to 4 hours). En route, pass through Almora to taste the famous local delicacy, Bal Mithai, and drive past Bhowali, known as the fruit bowl of Kumaon. Upon reaching Mukteshwar (7,500 ft), check into your hotel and freshen up. Later, visit the 350-year-old Mukteshwar Dham Temple and walk out to the rocky cliff edge of Chauli Ki Jali, which offers spectacular views of the valley and thrilling photography spots. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in Mukteshwar.

Following breakfast, check out from the hotel and begin your scenic descent into Kumaon's famous Lake District (approx. 62 km / 2.5 to 3 hours). Stop at Ghorakhal to visit the revered Golu Devta Temple, celebrated for thousands of brass bells hung by devotees. Continue to Bhimtal to admire the picturesque island café in the center of the lake, followed by stops at Naukuchiatal (the nine-cornered lake) and Sattal (an interconnected cluster of seven natural freshwater lakes set inside dense pine woods). Proceed to Nainital (6,837 ft) and check into your hotel. Spend your evening taking a stroll along the vibrant Mall Road or shopping at the Tibetan Flatts Market. Overnight stay in Nainital.

Enjoy a delicious breakfast before embarking on a full day of sightseeing in and around Nainital. Visit the emerald green Khurpatal Viewpoint, the scenic Land's End, and Tiffin Top (Dorothy's Seat) for sweeping valley panoramas. Pay respects at the sacred lakeside Naina Devi Temple on the northern shore of Naini Lake. In the afternoon, enjoy a peaceful family rowboat or paddleboat ride on Naini Lake, or take the aerial Nainital Ropeway up to Snow View Point. Explore the High Altitude Zoo (Pt. G.B. Pant High Altitude Zoo) to spot rare Himalayan wildlife, including snow leopards and Tibetan wolves. Return to your hotel in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay in Nainital.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and begin your downhill drive toward Ramnagar (approx. 65 km / 2 hours), the gateway to Jim Corbett National Park, India's oldest wildlife sanctuary. En route, stop to visit the cascading Corbett Falls and the heritage Corbett Museum at Chhoti Haldwani, the former home of hunter-naturalist Jim Corbett. Arrive at your jungle resort, complete check-in formalities, and enjoy a warm lunch. Spend the afternoon relaxing by the pool or taking an evening stroll along the rocky banks of the Kosi River. In the evening, gather around a family bonfire session (subject to weather) followed by a buffet dinner. Overnight stay in Corbett.

Rise early for return into designated zones of Corbett National Park (such as Bijrani, Jhirna, Dhela, or Garjiya). Accompanied by expert naturalists, track the Royal Bengal Tiger, herds of Asiatic wild elephants, spotted deer, sambar, and rare bird species. Return to the resort for breakfast, pack your luggage, and complete check-out formalities. Board your comfortable vehicle for the smooth return drive to Delhi via Moradabad and the Delhi-Meerut Expressway. Arrive in Delhi by late afternoon or evening, where you will be dropped off at the airport, railway station, or central pickup point, bringing a memorable grand Uttarakhand family tour to a close with NK Adventure.