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Transportation for Uttarakhand Trip 1. From Delhi to Uttarakhand By Car / Taxi: Private cabs (Dzire, Innova, Crysta, Tempo Traveller) provide door-to-door convenience. Delhi → Haridwar: ~5–6 hrs (220 km) Delhi → Rishikesh: ~6 hrs (240 km) By Volvo Bus: Comfortable overnight or day buses available to Haridwar, Rishikesh, and Mussoorie. By Train: Trains to Haridwar and Dehradun are frequent. Good for budget travelers. By Air: Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun) – 25 km from Dehradun city; flights from Delhi, Mumbai, and other major cities.
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3 Stars Hotels
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5,416 metres
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Delhi/chandigarh/dehradun
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Feb, Mar, Apr & May, June, july, oct,
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Eco-Tour, Hiking
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Dinner and Breakfast
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English, Hindi
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Easy to Moderate
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2-30
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12
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65
Overview
Travel is the movement of people between relatively distant geographical locations, and can involve travel by foot, bicycle, automobile, train, boat, bus, airplane, or other means, with or without luggage, and can be one way or round trip. Travel can also include relatively short stays between successive movements.
Uttarakhand – The Land of Gods
Uttarakhand, often referred to as “Devbhumi” (Land of Gods), is a stunning state in northern India, carved out of Uttar Pradesh in 2000. Nestled in the Himalayan ranges, it is a unique blend of spirituality, adventure, natural beauty, and cultural richness. Its capital is Dehradun, and other prominent cities include Haridwar, Rishikesh, Nainital, Mussoorie, and Haldwani.
📍 Geography & Landscape
Uttarakhand stretches across the western Himalayas, sharing borders with Himachal Pradesh (west), Uttar Pradesh (south), Tibet (north), and Nepal (east). The state is divided into two major regions:
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Garhwal – Includes Dehradun, Mussoorie, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Uttarkashi, and Kedarnath.
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Kumaon – Includes Nainital, Almora, Pithoragarh, and Jim Corbett National Park.
Its diverse landscape features:
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Snow-capped mountains like Nanda Devi, Trishul, and Panchachuli.
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Rivers including the sacred Ganga and Yamuna.
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Glacial valleys, lush forests, and alpine meadows.
Highlights
- Char Dham Yatra Visit the sacred Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. Experience spiritual vibes in the Himalayas with stunning snow-capped views. Participate in holy rituals and Ganga Aarti at riverbanks and temples.
- Haridwar & Rishikesh Haridwar: Attend the famous Ganga Aarti, explore ancient temples, and witness the Kumbh Mela. Rishikesh: Yoga, meditation, and adventure sports including white water rafting, bungee jumping, and camping. Iconic sites: Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula, Beatles Ashram.
- Hill Stations & Scenic Views Mussoorie – Known as the “Queen of Hills” with scenic viewpoints like Kempty Falls, Gun Hill, Camel’s Back Road. Nainital – Enjoy boating at Naini Lake, shopping at Mall Road, and trekking to Snow View Point. Auli – Skiing and panoramic Himalayan views. Lansdowne & Ranikhet – Peaceful getaways with colonial charm.
- Wildlife & Nature Jim Corbett National Park – Tiger safari and wildlife spotting. Valley of Flowers – Blooming alpine flowers and scenic trekking. Rajaji & Binsar National Parks – Elephant sightings, birds, and Himalayan fauna.
