Queen of the Hills
Interstate tour · Uttarakhand
Nainital & Jim Corbett
The lakes of Kumaon and a tiger jungle — Nainital's emerald lake, Bhimtal and Ranikhet, and a safari in Jim Corbett, all by private car from Kangra.
5–6 daysBest season · Oct–JunPrivate car & driver
5–6
Days, round trip
Oct–Jun
Best season to go
2–7
Seats · one private car
24×7
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About the trip
Kumaon's lakes and a tiger jungle.
Kumaon is Uttarakhand's gentler corner — Nainital gathered around its eye-shaped lake, the quieter waters of Bhimtal and Sattal, and the cantonment calm of Ranikhet with the snow line on the horizon. It makes an easy, cool escape well away from the crowds of the western hills.
An hour down from the lakes lies Jim Corbett, India's oldest national park, where a morning jeep safari through Bijrani or Dhikala sal forest may turn up elephant, deer and — for the lucky — a tiger. We drive you the whole loop from Kangra and back.
What you’ll see
- Naini Lake boating & the Mall, Nainital
- Naina Devi temple & Snow View point
- Bhimtal, Sattal & Naukuchiatal lakes
- Ranikhet's Chaubatia orchards & golf course
- Jeep safari in Jim Corbett National Park
- Corbett Museum & Garjia Devi temple
Suggested itinerary
Day 1 — Day 5- D1
Kangra to Nainital
The long drive across the plains to Kumaon; evening arrival at the lake town.
- D2
Nainital
A boat on Naini Lake, the Naina Devi temple, the ropeway to Snow View, and the Mall in the evening.
- D3
The lakes & Ranikhet
Bhimtal, Sattal and Naukuchiatal, then on to Ranikhet — Chaubatia orchards and the Jhula Devi temple.
- D4
Corbett safari
Down to Ramnagar and into Jim Corbett for a jeep safari; Garjia Devi temple and the Kosi riverside.
- D5
Return to Kangra
A morning safari or a relaxed start, then the homeward drive.
Every plan is rebuilt around your dates, your pace and your budget — this is just a starting point. Tell us what you have in mind and we'll send a tailored route and one all-in fare.
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What’s in the fare.
One quoted price
Car, driver, fuel, tolls, parking and state-border permits — agreed before you travel.
Your choice, separate
Hotels, meals and entry tickets stay your call, so you pick what fits your budget.
No advance
The fare is locked on WhatsApp first. You only confirm once the plan suits you.
Good to know
Nainital & Jim Corbett — questions travellers ask
How far is Nainital from Kangra, and how long is the drive?
It is a long cross-country drive of roughly 600 km, so we treat the first day as a travel day and reach Nainital by evening. Most families do the tour in 5 to 6 days including both drives. If you prefer, we can meet you at a railway station like Kathgodam and run the Kumaon loop from there.
What is the best time for Nainital and Jim Corbett?
Nainital is pleasant almost year-round — cool in summer (April–June), misty in the monsoon, and cold with occasional snow in winter. Corbett's safari zones are generally open from mid-October to mid-June (the core Dhikala zone closes in the monsoon). October to February is ideal for both.
Do you book the Corbett safari and permits?
The jeep safari and zone permits are issued by the forest department and are limited, so we help you plan and book ahead for a zone like Bijrani, Jhirna or Dhikala. Morning and afternoon safaris run daily in season. We handle the driving and logistics; the safari jeep and guide inside the park are the department's.
Can we add Mussoorie or Rishikesh to this trip?
Yes. Nainital and Corbett sit in eastern Uttarakhand, while Mussoorie, Rishikesh and Haridwar are to the west, so the two can be joined into a longer Uttarakhand loop. Tell us your total days and we combine them sensibly rather than doubling back.
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