Day 1 : Nainital

Crowded around a deep, green volcanic lake, Nainital is Kumaon’s largest town and favourite hill resort. It occupies a steep forested valley around the namesake lake Naini and was founded by homesick Brits reminded of the Cumbrian Lake District. Plenty of hotels are set in the forested hills around the lake. There’s a busy bazaar and a spider’s web of walking tracks covers the forested hillsides to viewpoints overlooking the distant Himalayan peaks. For travellers, it’s an easy place to kick back and relax, eat well, and go horse riding or paddling on the lake. In peak seasons “Roughly May to mid-July and October “ Nainital is packed to the gills with holidaying families and honeymooners, and hotel prices skyrocket. Tallital (Lake’s Foot) is at the south eastern end of the lake where you’ll find the bus stand and the main road heading east towards Bhowali. The 1.5km promenade known as the Mall leads to Mallital (Lake’s Head) at the north western end of the lake. Most hotels, guest houses and restaurants are strung out along the Mall between Mallital and Tallital. You will most find shops, including pharmacies, in Bara Bazaar. On arrival at Nainital, check into your hotel. Evening is free for leisure activities.

Overnight stay at hotel in Nainital.

Day 2 : Sightseeing of Nainital

After breakfast, we will proceed for sightseeing of Nainital. In Nainital you will visit Naina Devi temple, Lands End, Tiffin Top and the city Zoo.You can also take the ropeway (On direct payment basis) to the Snow View point. Apart from this, do not miss boating on the Naini Lake. (On direct payment basis). In the late afternoon drive back to Nainital.

Spend the evening at leisure and stay overnight at the hotel in Nainital.

Recommendation

NOTE : - Few places especially on Mall road cannot be visited by Vehicle; the guests may have to walk to visit these places.

Day 3 : Ranikhet

Ranikhet is a place related with the legends of Himalayas. Historical accounts tell us the Queen Padmini of Kumaon was enchanted by this tiny hill paradise. King Sudhardev obliged her, by building a palace here for the queen and named the place Ranikhet (the queen\'s fields). No trace of the palace can be found today, but the place remained the same: captivating, abounding with flowers, trees and green meadows in the midst of heavenly Himalayan surroundings. Lost into oblivion for long, the picturesque hill station was rediscovered by the British. They bought the land from the native villagers and build it into a summer resort apart from establishing an army recruitment centre. Ranikhet still remains the head quarters of the gallant Kumaon Regiment. Situated at a height of 1,829 meters, with an area of 21.76 sq. km Ranikhet has too much to present to the visitors - a healthy climate, tall coniferous trees, vast green meadows, tranquil surroundings, perfect peace and warm, open-hearted people. Every season has its own irresistible charm. This is what makes Ranikhet an all-season destination. Ranikhet also boasts of one of the best hill golf greens (9 holes) in the country. After Breakfast early morning day trip to Ranikhet. Local sightseeing tour of Bhalu dam. Its an artificial lake that is a picturesque picnic spot. Other places you should see are the lush orchards and herbarium of Kherna, the complex of 55 ancient hill temples of Dwarahat, and the shrine of Durga at Dunagiri. After noon at leisure or visit the sprawling natural meadows of the Ranikhet Golf course. Ranikhet has a splendidly maintained 9-hole golf course with a magnificent view of the mountain slopes.

Day 4 : Kausani

Kausani : Window to the snow-crested Trishul, Nanda Devi, Nandakot and Panchchuli peaks, there are very few places in the Himalayas whose beauty can be compared to that of Kausani - a picturesque hill station famous for its scenic splendor and its spectacular 300 km-wide panoramic view of the Himalayas. With a total area of 5.2 sq. km, situated at a height of 1890 m above sea level, located 51 km north of Almora, Kausani is the birthplace of famous Hindi poet Sumitra Nandan Pant, who wrote some of his memorable poems in praise of this paradise on earth. In 1929, Mahatma Gandhi stayed here for 14 days at the Anasakti Ashram while scripting his book titled \\\\\\\'Anasakti Yoga\\\\\\\' and was greatly impressed by its environs.The town is accessible all year round. For those who wish to avoid the cold, the best season is between April to June and again between September to November. Summer months will require light woollen clothing and winter- heavy woollen clothes. Arrival at Kausani Via Almora Visit Bhowali, Kanchi Temple, Khairna, Almora Local Sightseeing, Check in to the Hotel. See Sun Set Point from the hotel.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 5 : Departure

Delhi Airport Drop.