Highlights
- Boating on Naini Lake and darshan at Naina Devi
- Ropeway to Snow View
- Bhimtal, Naukuchiatal and Sattal
- Two jeep safaris in Corbett Tiger Reserve
- Garjia Devi temple on the Kosi
- Safari permits booked on the official site
This is the trip most families from Delhi and Mumbai ask us for: the hills first, then the jungle. Nainital gets two nights so you can see the town and the quieter lakes without rushing. Corbett gets two nights so you have a morning and an afternoon safari, which gives a much better chance of seeing animals than a single drive. We book the safari permits on the official site as soon as your dates are fixed.
Day-wise itinerary
Day 1: Kathgodam to Nainital
Pickup at Kathgodam station, about an hour’s drive up to Nainital. Afternoon boating on Naini Lake, darshan at the Naina Devi temple on the northern shore and a walk along the Mall Road in the evening.
Day 2: Bhimtal and the lakes
A day out to Bhimtal, Naukuchiatal and Sattal, quieter than Nainital and good for a long lunch by the water. Back in Nainital, the ropeway to Snow View if the weather is clear.
Day 3: Nainital to Corbett
Drive down to Ramnagar and check in at a resort near your safari gate. Visit the Garjia Devi temple on the Kosi river. In the afternoon, your first safari.
Day 4: Morning safari and a quiet afternoon
A dawn jeep safari in your booked zone, with a naturalist guide. Rest at the resort in the afternoon, or a short visit to the Corbett museum at Kaladhungi on request.
Day 5: Corbett to Kathgodam or Delhi
After breakfast, drop at Kathgodam or Ramnagar station, or drive back to Delhi. The Delhi drive takes most of the day, so plan an evening flight or train if you’re going on.
Which Corbett zone?
From mid-November to mid-June, Bijrani and Dhikala are the most popular and fill first. Jhirna, Dhela and Garjia are open all year, so they’re the zones for monsoon dates and a useful backup when the others are sold out. If you want a night inside the forest at Dhikala, tell us when you enquire: rest-house rooms open 45 days ahead on the official site and go within hours for winter weekends.
What's included and what isn't
Included
- Hotels for 4 nights (2 Nainital, 2 Corbett) with breakfast and dinner
- Private car with driver, Kathgodam to Kathgodam or Delhi
- Pickup at Kathgodam station
- Booking of two Corbett jeep safaris on the official site, with naturalist guide
- Naini Lake boat ride
Not included
- Train or flight tickets to Kathgodam/Delhi (quoted on request)
- Safari permit, jeep and guide fees at official rates (added to your quote at cost)
- Ropeway tickets and entry fees
- Lunches
- Extra charges for a Delhi drop
- Tips and personal expenses
Visa, costs, best time and travel tips: Nainital, Corbett and Kumaon Tour Packages.
