Uttarakhand

The Soul of the Himalayas

Uttarakhand — Himalayan peaks, sacred rivers & ancient forests

Soaring peaks, sacred rivers, peaceful hill towns, charming villages, and thrilling adventures. From the spiritual energy of Rishikesh and Haridwar to the scenic beauty of Nainital, Mussoorie, Auli, and Corbett.

Plan My Uttarakhand Trip View Itineraries
Best timeMarch – June · Sept – Nov
Duration4 – 10 days
ExperienceMountains · Wildlife · Pilgrimage · Adventure

About Uttarakhand

Where the Himalayas meet the sacred and the sublime

Uttarakhand is a land of extraordinary contrasts. It is the state of Char Dham — the four sacred Hindu shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri — and also the state of Jim Corbett, India's oldest national park. It is the home of yoga at Rishikesh and the home of tiger safaris in the Terai forests.

The hill towns here carry genuine colonial character — Mussoorie's Mall Road and Nainital's lakeside promenade feel lived-in, not merely touristic. The lesser-known Kumaon region offers perhaps the most authentic Himalayan village experiences in all of north India: apple orchards, terraced farms, stone houses, and panoramic views of peaks like Nanda Devi and Trisul.

Whether you seek serenity, wildlife, pilgrimage, mountain escapes, or authentic village hospitality, Uttarakhand rewards every kind of traveller. Geranos Getaways curates journeys that balance the iconic and the offbeat.

What awaits you

Five reasons Uttarakhand stays with you

From the Ganges at Haridwar to the snows of Auli — each experience is its own world.

Rishikesh & Haridwar1

Rishikesh & Haridwar

The twin spiritual cities of north India. Haridwar is one of the seven holy cities in Hinduism — the Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri is one of the most moving spectacles in the country. Rishikesh is the world capital of yoga and white-water rafting, set in a valley where the Ganga runs green and cold from the mountains.

Mussoorie — Queen of Hills2

Mussoorie — Queen of Hills

Mussoorie charms with cool weather, sweeping Himalayan views, colonial character, and easy nature trails. Kempty Falls, Landour bazaar, Camel's Back Road — the hill station has a lived-in quality that newer destinations lack. A strong family and leisure destination at any time of year.

Nainital & Naini Lake3

Nainital & Naini Lake

One of Uttarakhand's best-loved hill stations, built around the beautiful Naini Lake and surrounded by seven hills — Naina Peak, Snow View, Tiffin Top, and more. Boating on the lake, walks on The Mall, the colourful Tibetan Market, and easy daytrips to Kausani and Corbett.

Jim Corbett National Park4

Jim Corbett National Park

India's oldest national park and one of its finest. Named after the legendary hunter-turned-conservationist Jim Corbett, this vast landscape of sal forests and grasslands is home to tigers, elephants, leopards, and over 650 bird species. Jeep and canter safaris through zones such as Dhikala, Bijrani, and Jhirna — subject to official permits — offer genuine wilderness encounters.

Auli & Valley of Flowers5

Auli & Valley of Flowers

Auli is India's premier ski destination — accessible by Asia's longest gondola from Joshimath — with views of Nanda Devi and Trisul. The nearby Valley of Flowers, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, transforms every July and August into a carpet of 500+ species of endemic alpine flowers including Brahmakamal, Blue Poppy, and rare Himalayan orchids.

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Curated Uttarakhand packages

Every itinerary customised around you.

Recommended
5 Days / 4 Nights
Classic Uttarakhand Escape
Mussoorie – Rishikesh – Haridwar
  • D1–2Mussoorie · The Mall · Kempty Falls · Landour bazaar · Camel's Back Road
  • D3Drive to Rishikesh · Beatles Ashram · Laxman Jhula · Ram Jhula · evening Ganga Aarti
  • D4Rishikesh · yoga session · optional white-water rafting · drive to Haridwar
  • D5Har Ki Pauri Ganga Aarti at dawn · Mansa Devi temple · departure
Wildlife
4 Days / 3 Nights
Jim Corbett Tour with Nainital
Jim Corbett – Nainital
  • D1Arrive Ramnagar · Corbett Museum · evening wildlife briefing · overnight resort
  • D2Early morning jungle safari (Dhikala/Bijrani zone) · afternoon safari · evening campfire
  • D3Morning safari · drive to Nainital · Naini Lake · The Mall
  • D4Snow View point · Tiffin Top · Tibetan Market · departure
Trekking
6 Days / 5 Nights
Valley of Flowers Expedition
Haridwar – Govindghat – Ghangaria – Valley of Flowers – Hemkund Sahib
  • D1Haridwar · Rishikesh · drive to Joshimath overnight
  • D2Joshimath → Govindghat → trek to Ghangaria (approx. 9 to 10 km, moderate to strenuous) · overnight
  • D3Valley of Flowers trek (about 4 km one way, moderate) · full day in the valley · return Ghangaria
  • D4Hemkund Sahib (4,329 m) pilgrimage trek · return Ghangaria
  • D5Ghangaria → Govindghat → Rishikesh
  • D6Rishikesh · Haridwar Ganga Aarti · departure
Offbeat
5 Days / 4 Nights
Offbeat Kumaon Circuit
Nainital – Mukteshwar – Kausani – Binsar
  • D1Nainital · Naini Lake · Snow View · The Mall · overnight
  • D2Mukteshwar · Chauli Ki Jali viewpoint · Mukteshwar temple · Sheetla Devi
  • D3Kausani · Anasakti Ashram (Gandhi stayed here) · panoramic Himalayan views (300 km of peaks visible)
  • D4Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary · deodar forests · Zero Point viewpoint (Nanda Devi, Trisul, Panchachuli)
  • D5Village walk · local artisan market · departure from Kathgodam

All packages fully customisable. Talk to us about dates and group size.

When to go

Best time to visit Uttarakhand

Spring
March – May

Valley meadows green, rhododendrons in bloom, comfortable temperatures, Rishikesh weather perfect.

Best season
Monsoon
June – Aug

Valley of Flowers at peak bloom (Jul–Aug). Heavy rains can close high-altitude roads. Rishikesh rafting paused.

Valley season
Autumn
Sept – Nov

Crystal-clear Himalayan views, post-monsoon lush greenery, ideal trekking weather, Corbett great for wildlife.

Recommended
Winter
Dec – Feb

Auli ski season peaks January–February. Mussoorie and Nainital have a charming quiet. High-altitude routes closed.

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