5 Nights / 6 Days
Uttarakhand
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Nainital Corbett Getaway: Complete 6 Days Itinerary & Travel Guide
Discover the scenic beauty of Nainital and the natural wilderness of Jim Corbett on this 5-night, 6-day Uttarakhand getaway. Explore Naini Lake, charming hill viewpoints and nearby lake destinations, followed by a relaxing stay amidst the forests of Jim Corbett.
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Last Updated: Sep 10, 2026
Nainital (3N) · Jim Corbett (2N)
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Overview & Experience Highlights
Planning your trip to Uttarakhand requires a smooth balance between relaxation, scenic explorations, and seamless inter-destination transfers. The Nainital Corbett Getaway is specifically structured across 5 Nights / 6 Days to give you the most memorable experience without rush.
Duration
5N / 6D
Destinations
2 Stops
Tour Type
Custom Tour
Starting Price
₹19,000
Step-by-Step Breakdown
Day-by-Day Travel Itinerary
Day
1
Delhi to Nainital
Arrive at Delhi Airport or Railway Station and meet your driver for the beginning of your Uttarakhand journey. Proceed towards Nainital by private AC Sedan, travelling through the foothills and scenic landscapes of the Kumaon region. Upon arrival in Nainital, check in to the hotel and relax. In the evening, head towards Mall Road, one of the town’s popular shopping and leisure areas, located alongside the picturesque Naini Lake.
**Scenic Drive from Delhi to Nainital**
Begin your journey from Delhi towards Nainital by private AC Sedan. The drive takes you away from the plains and towards the foothills of Uttarakhand, gradually introducing the changing landscapes of the Kumaon region. The road journey itself becomes part of the experience as the surroundings transition towards the hill environment of Nainital. Hill-road travel times are approximate and may vary depending on traffic, weather, road conditions and local restrictions.
Begin your journey from Delhi towards Nainital by private AC Sedan. The drive takes you away from the plains and towards the foothills of Uttarakhand, gradually introducing the changing landscapes of the Kumaon region. The road journey itself becomes part of the experience as the surroundings transition towards the hill environment of Nainital. Hill-road travel times are approximate and may vary depending on traffic, weather, road conditions and local restrictions.
**Arrival & Hotel Check-in**
Upon reaching Nainital, proceed to your selected hotel for check-in. After the long road journey, take some time to settle into the room and relax. The remainder of the day is intentionally easy, allowing you to become comfortable with the hill-station surroundings before beginning the main sightseeing
Upon reaching Nainital, proceed to your selected hotel for check-in. After the long road journey, take some time to settle into the room and relax. The remainder of the day is intentionally easy, allowing you to become comfortable with the hill-station surroundings before beginning the main sightseeing
**Nainital Mall Road**
In the evening, visit Mall Road, one of Nainital’s popular shopping and leisure areas. Located alongside Naini Lake, the road offers an opportunity to enjoy a relaxed walk while exploring local shops, cafés and handicraft stores.
In the evening, visit Mall Road, one of Nainital’s popular shopping and leisure areas. Located alongside Naini Lake, the road offers an opportunity to enjoy a relaxed walk while exploring local shops, cafés and handicraft stores.
**Naini Lake Leisure**
Spend some relaxed time around Naini Lake and enjoy the scenic setting of the town. The lake forms an important part of Nainital’s landscape and provides a peaceful backdrop for an evening stroll.
Spend some relaxed time around Naini Lake and enjoy the scenic setting of the town. The lake forms an important part of Nainital’s landscape and provides a peaceful backdrop for an evening stroll.
Your first day brings you from Delhi into the peaceful hill environment of Nainital. After the scenic journey through the Kumaon region, the relaxed evening around Mall Road and Naini Lake offers an easy introduction to the destination.
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Day
2
Nainital Local Sightseeing
After breakfast, proceed for Nainital local sightseeing. As per local transport regulations, designated sightseeing points will be covered using a Union Vehicle, rather than the private tour vehicle. The day introduces you to some of Nainital’s prominent attractions, including Naina Devi Temple, Snow View Point, Eco Cave Gardens, Bara Pathar and Lands End. The evening remains free for shopping and leisure around Mall Road.
**Naina Devi Temple**
Begin the day with a visit to Naina Devi Temple, a revered temple dedicated to Goddess Naina Devi and located near Naini Lake. The temple provides a spiritual dimension to the Nainital experience and allows travellers to spend some peaceful time at an important religious landmark of the hill town.
Begin the day with a visit to Naina Devi Temple, a revered temple dedicated to Goddess Naina Devi and located near Naini Lake. The temple provides a spiritual dimension to the Nainital experience and allows travellers to spend some peaceful time at an important religious landmark of the hill town.
**Snow View Point**
Continue to Snow View Point, a popular viewpoint offering panoramic Himalayan surroundings, subject to weather conditions. The viewpoint provides an opportunity to appreciate the mountainous landscape from an elevated setting.
Continue to Snow View Point, a popular viewpoint offering panoramic Himalayan surroundings, subject to weather conditions. The viewpoint provides an opportunity to appreciate the mountainous landscape from an elevated setting.
**Eco Cave Gardens**
Visit Eco Cave Gardens, a distinctive attraction featuring interconnected natural caves and hanging gardens. The attraction provides a different experience from the town’s lake and viewpoints, allowing travellers to explore a natural setting within the Nainital sightseeing programme.
Visit Eco Cave Gardens, a distinctive attraction featuring interconnected natural caves and hanging gardens. The attraction provides a different experience from the town’s lake and viewpoints, allowing travellers to explore a natural setting within the Nainital sightseeing programme.
**Bara Pathar**
Proceed to Bara Pathar, a scenic location surrounded by the hills of the Nainital region. The stop provides another opportunity to appreciate the natural character of the destination and enjoy the mountain surroundings away from the central lake area.
Proceed to Bara Pathar, a scenic location surrounded by the hills of the Nainital region. The stop provides another opportunity to appreciate the natural character of the destination and enjoy the mountain surroundings away from the central lake area.
**Lands End**
Continue to Lands End, another scenic viewpoint offering views of the surrounding hills and valleys. The location adds to the day’s collection of viewpoints and provides time for photography and enjoying the hill scenery.
Continue to Lands End, another scenic viewpoint offering views of the surrounding hills and valleys. The location adds to the day’s collection of viewpoints and provides time for photography and enjoying the hill scenery.
**Mall Road – Evening Leisure**
Later, return towards the central area of Nainital and spend the evening at leisure around Mall Road. You can explore local shops, browse handicrafts or simply enjoy a relaxed walk alongside the lake.
Later, return towards the central area of Nainital and spend the evening at leisure around Mall Road. You can explore local shops, browse handicrafts or simply enjoy a relaxed walk alongside the lake.
Today offers a complete introduction to Nainital through its spiritual landmark, elevated viewpoints, natural cave attraction and surrounding hill landscapes. The use of the local Union Vehicle ensures that sightseeing is conducted according to local transport regulations. After a full day among Nainital’s hills and viewpoints.
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Day
3
Nainital – Bhimtal, Sattal & Naukuchiatal Excursion
After breakfast, set out on a scenic excursion covering some of the beautiful lake destinations around Nainital. Visit Bhimtal, continue to the interconnected lakes of Sattal and later explore Naukuchiatal, known as the Lake of Nine Corners. Enjoy time for photography and relaxation, with optional boating available at an additional cost, before returning to Nainital by evening.
**Nainital to Bhimtal**
Begin the day by travelling towards Bhimtal, one of the scenic lake destinations of the Kumaon region. Surrounded by green hills, Bhimtal offers a peaceful setting and a pleasant change from the more urbanised centre of Nainital. Spend time enjoying the lake surroundings and taking photographs.
Begin the day by travelling towards Bhimtal, one of the scenic lake destinations of the Kumaon region. Surrounded by green hills, Bhimtal offers a peaceful setting and a pleasant change from the more urbanised centre of Nainital. Spend time enjoying the lake surroundings and taking photographs.
**Bhimtal Lake**
Enjoy some leisure time around Bhimtal Lake and appreciate the surrounding hill landscape. The peaceful environment makes this an ideal stop during the lake circuit, allowing you to slow down and enjoy the natural surroundings.
Enjoy some leisure time around Bhimtal Lake and appreciate the surrounding hill landscape. The peaceful environment makes this an ideal stop during the lake circuit, allowing you to slow down and enjoy the natural surroundings.
**Sattal**
Continue to Sattal, a group of interconnected freshwater lakes surrounded by dense forests and peaceful natural surroundings. The destination provides another expression of the Kumaon landscape, with its combination of water, forest and hills. Spend time exploring the surroundings and enjoying the quieter natural atmosphere.
Continue to Sattal, a group of interconnected freshwater lakes surrounded by dense forests and peaceful natural surroundings. The destination provides another expression of the Kumaon landscape, with its combination of water, forest and hills. Spend time exploring the surroundings and enjoying the quieter natural atmosphere.
**Naukuchiatal**
Later, proceed to Naukuchiatal, known as the “Lake of Nine Corners.” The lake is known for its scenic beauty and tranquil atmosphere and provides another attractive setting for photography and leisure. Take time to appreciate the surroundings
Later, proceed to Naukuchiatal, known as the “Lake of Nine Corners.” The lake is known for its scenic beauty and tranquil atmosphere and provides another attractive setting for photography and leisure. Take time to appreciate the surroundings
**Optional Boating**
Travellers may opt for boating at Bhimtal, Sattal or Naukuchiatal, subject to availability and local operating conditions. Boating charges are additional and payable directly by guests unless specifically included in the final confirmation
Travellers may opt for boating at Bhimtal, Sattal or Naukuchiatal, subject to availability and local operating conditions. Boating charges are additional and payable directly by guests unless specifically included in the final confirmation
**Return to Nainital**
After completing the lake excursion, begin the return journey towards Nainital. Enjoy the changing hill landscapes along the route before reaching the town by evening. The remainder of the evening is free for relaxation.
After completing the lake excursion, begin the return journey towards Nainital. Enjoy the changing hill landscapes along the route before reaching the town by evening. The remainder of the evening is free for relaxation.
Today takes you beyond Nainital into the scenic lake circuit of Kumaon, with Bhimtal, Sattal and Naukuchiatal each offering a different natural setting. The day combines road travel, lakeside leisure, photography and optional boating before returning to Nainital. Relax at the hotel tonight
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4
Nainital to Jim Corbett
After breakfast, check out from the Nainital hotel and proceed towards Jim Corbett by private AC Sedan. The journey takes you through the foothills and forested landscapes of Uttarakhand, creating a natural transition from the hill-station environment to the wildlife region of Corbett. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel and enjoy leisure time at the resort. An optional evening Jeep Safari may be arranged at additional cost, subject to safari permit availability and forest department regulations.
**Nainital to Jim Corbett Scenic Drive**
Depart Nainital after breakfast and begin the journey towards Jim Corbett. The road gradually takes you away from the higher hill environment and towards the foothills and forest landscapes associated with the Corbett region.
Depart Nainital after breakfast and begin the journey towards Jim Corbett. The road gradually takes you away from the higher hill environment and towards the foothills and forest landscapes associated with the Corbett region.
**Arrival & Resort Check-in**
Upon arrival in Jim Corbett, proceed to the selected hotel and complete check-in formalities. The peaceful surroundings of the resort provide a welcome change after the previous days spent exploring Nainital and the surrounding lakes. Take some time to settle into your room and enjoy the natural surroundings at a relaxed pace.
Upon arrival in Jim Corbett, proceed to the selected hotel and complete check-in formalities. The peaceful surroundings of the resort provide a welcome change after the previous days spent exploring Nainital and the surrounding lakes. Take some time to settle into your room and enjoy the natural surroundings at a relaxed pace.
**Resort Leisure**
Spend the afternoon or early evening at leisure. Rather than following a packed sightseeing schedule, this time allows you to enjoy the surroundings of the Corbett region at an easier pace. Relax at the property and prepare for the following day’s optional safari and local sightseeing.
Spend the afternoon or early evening at leisure. Rather than following a packed sightseeing schedule, this time allows you to enjoy the surroundings of the Corbett region at an easier pace. Relax at the property and prepare for the following day’s optional safari and local sightseeing.
**Optional Evening Jeep Safari**
Guests may opt for an Evening Jeep Safari in Jim Corbett at an additional cost. Safari permits, zones and timings are controlled according to availability and forest department regulations, so the safari cannot be guaranteed in advance.
Guests may opt for an Evening Jeep Safari in Jim Corbett at an additional cost. Safari permits, zones and timings are controlled according to availability and forest department regulations, so the safari cannot be guaranteed in advance.
Today marks the transition from Nainital’s lakes and hill viewpoints to the forested surroundings of Jim Corbett. After the scenic drive and hotel check-in, the evening provides an opportunity to relax or, subject to availability, experience an optional Jeep Safari. Rest well tonight.
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5
Jim Corbett – Jeep Safari & Corbett Waterfall
Begin the day with an optional early-morning Jeep Safari in Jim Corbett National Park. The park is known for its forests and diverse natural environment, while wildlife sightings remain dependent on natural conditions. After returning to the hotel, enjoy breakfast and relaxation before proceeding for local sightseeing, including Corbett Waterfall & Museum. Return to the hotel and spend the evening at leisure.
**Early Morning Jeep Safari – Optional**
Begin the day with an optional early-morning Jeep Safari in Jim Corbett National Park. The safari offers an opportunity to experience the forest environment and observe the region’s natural surroundings from within designated safari areas.
Begin the day with an optional early-morning Jeep Safari in Jim Corbett National Park. The safari offers an opportunity to experience the forest environment and observe the region’s natural surroundings from within designated safari areas.
**Wildlife & Forest Experience**
During the safari, the focus is on experiencing the forest environment and its natural landscape. Wildlife sightings are purely subject to natural conditions and cannot be guaranteed.
During the safari, the focus is on experiencing the forest environment and its natural landscape. Wildlife sightings are purely subject to natural conditions and cannot be guaranteed.
**Breakfast & Resort Relaxation**
After the safari, return to the hotel for breakfast and relaxation. Take some time to rest after the early start and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the resort. The slower pace also provides an opportunity to appreciate the natural setting of the Corbett region without rushing between activities.
After the safari, return to the hotel for breakfast and relaxation. Take some time to rest after the early start and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the resort. The slower pace also provides an opportunity to appreciate the natural setting of the Corbett region without rushing between activities.
**Evening Leisure at the Resort**
Return to the hotel after sightseeing and enjoy the evening at leisure. Relax at the property and take in the calm surroundings of the Corbett region. This final evening provides time to unwind
Return to the hotel after sightseeing and enjoy the evening at leisure. Relax at the property and take in the calm surroundings of the Corbett region. This final evening provides time to unwind
Today brings together the wildlife and natural sides of Jim Corbett through an optional early-morning safari and a visit to Corbett Waterfall & Museum. While safari sightings and access remain dependent on forest regulations and natural conditions, the overall experience provides an opportunity to connect with the forest environment. Return to the hotel for a relaxed final evening
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6
Jim Corbett to Delhi – Departure
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and begin your return journey towards Delhi by private AC Sedan. Travel through the foothills of Uttarakhand while enjoying the changing landscapes along the route. Upon reaching Delhi, transfer to Delhi Airport or Railway Station according to your departure schedule. Your journey through Nainital and Jim Corbett concludes today.
**Jim Corbett to Delhi Scenic Drive**
Depart Jim Corbett after breakfast and begin the road journey towards Delhi. The route gradually moves away from the forested foothills and back towards the plains.
Depart Jim Corbett after breakfast and begin the road journey towards Delhi. The route gradually moves away from the forested foothills and back towards the plains.
Depart Jim Corbett after breakfast and begin the road journey towards Delhi. The route gradually moves away from the forested foothills and back towards the plains.
Depart Jim Corbett after breakfast and begin the road journey towards Delhi. The route gradually moves away from the forested foothills and back towards the plains.
**Departure Transfer**
Upon arrival in Delhi, proceed for your drop at Delhi Airport or Railway Station according to your onward travel schedule. The transfer marks the completion of the planned itinerary.
Upon arrival in Delhi, proceed for your drop at Delhi Airport or Railway Station according to your onward travel schedule. The transfer marks the completion of the planned itinerary.
Your six-day Uttarakhand escape comes to an end today after experiencing the peaceful lakes and hill landscapes of Nainital and the forested surroundings of Jim Corbett. From Naini Lake, Snow View Point and the Kumaon lake circuit to the optional safari and Corbett Waterfall, the journey brings together hills, lakes, forests and nature in one memorable getaway.
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Package Inclusions & Services
Best Time to Visit & Local Tips
Ideal Weather Window: The best months to book this tour are from October through May. During this window, sea conditions are calm for private ferries, skies are clear for photography, and diving conditions are optimal.
- Carry valid government photo IDs (Aadhaar / Passport) required at all ferry check-ins and hotel desks.
- Pre-book water sports like scuba diving and sea walking early during high-demand holidays.
- Light cotton wear, sunscreen, sunglasses, and waterproof mobile pouches are highly recommended.
Common Inquiries
Frequently Asked Questions
The ideal time for this 6-day tour is between October and May when the weather is pleasant, clear, and perfect for sightseeing, ferry transfers, and outdoor beach activities.
Yes, all verified transfers, sightseeing cabs, and inter-island private ferry tickets (Makruzz / Nautika / Green Ocean) mentioned in the package itinerary are included.
Yes! You can choose your preferred hotel category (Budget, Deluxe, or Premium Luxury), add candle-light dinners, scuba diving, water sports, or modify the stay duration to match your preferences.
This curated tour covers key highlights across Nainital (3N), Jim Corbett (2N) over 5 nights and 6 days with guaranteed accommodations and experienced local trip managers.