Uttaranchal is certainly India's most beautiful canvas. The major magnetism to this place is the un-spoilt and unexploited beauty and the serene calmness of Uttaranchal. Uttaranchal has a wonderful cultural and traditional heritage that has been followed for centuries. The people of Uttaranchal are warm and smiling and trying to live through the harsh climatic conditions. The cuisine is essentially north Indian very much similar to the rest of the Northern parts of the India.

River Rafting

There are various rivers in the country specially the North Indian Rivers present themselves as a collection of the best river rafting in the world within a small geographical location. A number of Lakes in the Kumaon Region and The Ganga with its upper tributaries Alaknanda, Bhagirathi and various other smaller tributaries can be hailed as the Queen of the River Rafting Industry.

The Indian Association of Professional Rafting Outfitters is the main body that coordinates and controls the river rafting operations in the country with the help and support of active river rafting outfitters in the country. All rafting outfitters must have a compulsory permission from the state tourism departments for running operations on any river in the country.

River rafting in India can be generally classified in to two categories namely, Day trips (a few hours of fun) or Multiple Day / Expedition runs. Day trips are obtainable on the following rivers:

Ganga in Uttaranchal, Teesta in Sikkim, Beas in Himachal Pradesh, Kaveri in Karnataka,
Braham Putra in Assam.

Nainital Tours

Nainital is a sparkling jewel in the Himalyan necklace, set apart with scenic natural splendour and varied natural resources. Spread with lakes, Nainital has makes the nickname of 'Lake District' of India. The most well-known of the lakes is Naini Lake ringed by hills. Nainital has a varied topography. Some of the significant places in the district are Nainital, Haldwani, Kaladhungi, Ramnagar, Bhowali, Ramgarh, Mukteshwar, Bhimtal, Sattal and Naukuchiatal. Nainital’s unending expense of scenic beauty is nothing short of a romance with awe-inspiring and pristine Mother Nature.

How to reach

Railways: Kathgodam is the last station of broad gauze line of North East which is 35 k.m. from Naintal and Railways have connecting Nainital with Delhi, Dehradun & Howarah.

Traffic Rules On the Mall Road - Entry of heavy traffic is restricted during the months of May, June and October from 8 AM to 10.30 AM and 2.30 PM to 10.30 PM, light vehicles from 6.00 PM to 10.00 PM and cycle rickshaw from 6.00 PM to 9.00 PM.

Air: Pantnagar is nearest airport, which is 70 Kms from Nainital.

Mussoorie Tours

The queen of hill stations Mussoorie is about 89 km from Haridwar and the healthy climate and deep woods make it an ideal hill station. The name, Mussoorie, derives its name from plants of 'Mussoorie', found in plenty here. After its discovery, this place gradually developed as a center of education, business, tourism and beauty. The hill station of Mussoorie came into being around the 1830s. What began as a small settlement grew into a large station to turn into a hill station of today overlooking the sprawling Doon valley and the city of Dehradun. Mussoorie was not named after a place in England. The British were content to follow the name given by the hill-folk. Mussoorie, at a height of around 7000 ft above the sea level, straddles a ridge in the Garhwal Himalayas, developing into a major tourism destination.

How to reach

By Air: The nearest airport is Jollygrant, Dehradun

By Rail: The nearest railhead is Dehradun, followed by Haridwar and Rishikesh

By Road: Mussorie is 35 from Dehradun and which is well connected to all major towns and cities.


Valley of flowers Tours

High in the Himalayan ranges of Garhwal hills of Uttarakhand lies an enthralled valley. At the present flower full grazing lands with clear flowing river are set against silver birches and shining snow peaks. One can see flowers, birds sing in the adjoining forest and the air is pure and charged with floral smells. Hidden from the probing eyes of civilisation, this valley had been known to the inhabitants as the Bhyundar valley, the playground of fairies and nymphs.

The Valley was brought in to the world as the Valley of Flowers by Frank S, Smith - mountaineer, explorer, botanist whose base camp here for several weeks in the monsoon of 1937 and did important exploratory work. He authored a book called "The Valley of Flowers" which reveal the beauty and floral splendours of the valley and thus threw open the doors of this green jewel to nature-enthusiasts all over the world.



Uttaranchal Tour Packages :

Duration: 8 Nights - 9 Days

Destiantion Covered: Delhi - Nainital - Kasauni - Ranikhet - Corbett -Delhi

Day 1: Delhi - Nainital (310kms/8hr)
Pickup from Delhi Railway Station/Airport, drive to Nainital. Check in Hotel. Evening free for boat ride at Naini Lake (At their own). Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 2: Nainital (Local Sight Seeing)
After breakfast drive for lake tour of Bhim Tal, Sat Tal, Naukuchia Tal and Snow point. Drive back to Hotel, Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 3: Nainital - Kausani (120kms/5hr)
After breakfast, drive to Kausani via Almora. Kausani is ideal for those who seek to escape from the din and dust, hustle and bustle of big cities and wish to spend a quiet holiday in the lap of nature. Check in Hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 4: Kausani
Day at Leisure or visit local sight seeing i.e. Baijnath & Bageshwar. Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 5: Kausani - Ranikhet (79kms/3hr)
After breakfast, drive to Raniket. Check in Hotel. Later visit local sight seeing i.e. Hairakhan Temple, Chaubatia, Bhaludam, Jhoola Devi Ram Mandir. Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 6: Ranikhet
After Breakfast Visit Mankameshwar, Upat and Kalika, Tarikhet, Binsar Mahadev, Majkhali etc. Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 7: Ranikhet - Corbett National Park (114km/3hr)
After breakfast, drive to Corbett National Park. Dinner & overnight stay.

Day 8: Corbett National Park
After breakfast, Visit Corbett National Park. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 9: Corbett - Delhi (280kms/7hr)
After early breakfast, drive back to Delhi. On Arr. Delhi, transfer to Railway Station / Airport.