ROUTE TO BE TAKEN

Delhi - Nainital - Bhimtal - Nainital - Corbett - Delhi

DAY - BY - DAY ITINERARY

DAY 01 : DELHI - NAINITAL
2200 hrs. - Assemble at College
2230 hrs. - Departure for Nainital
Overnight drive to Nainital

DAY 02 : NAINITAL
: Check in to your hotel. After breakfast, take a sightseeing tour of Nainital.
St John-in-the-Wilderness Church :- It is one of the earlieat buildings erected in Nainital and possibly the finest church in any Indian Hill station. The church was named by the bishop of Calcutta who came to Nainital in 1844, when the place was still very much a wilderness. This church contains a brass memorial to the victims of famous landslip. Bodies of few victims were buried in the graveyard here. The other two main churches in the Central Nainital are the Methodist Church on the Mall near the Flats and the Roman Catholic Church of St Francis, also on the Mall.
Naina Devi Temple :-This red-roofed temple of Naina devi is situated on the northern end of Naini Lake, after whom the town is named. "Naina" means "eye" and "tal" means "lake". It is believed that the eye of the goddess Parvati fell into the lake as her spouse Shiva was carrying her back to his dwelling on Mount Kailash. There is festival here during August/September in honour of Nanda Devi, who is patron goddess of Kumaon.
Naini Lake :- It is this lake around which the town of Nainital is situated. The lake is shaped like an eye or crescent and is surrounded by hills on all side. The lake is said to be one of the emerald green eyes (Naina) of Siva's wife which fell at this site and hence the name Naini Tal.
Snow View :- This is a scenic place at an height of 2,270 m. It is accessible by foot, on horse back or by a chairlift (ropeway). Peaks of Nanda Devi peaks can be seen through a powerful binocular telescope fixed here.
Hanumangarhi :- It is a religious centre at an height of 1,951 m. This group of temples is situated at a distance of 3.25 km on a motorable road. It is well known for it's sunset view. This temple is dedicated to the monkey god Hanuman. This is a favourite picnic place. Just 1 km further is the State Astronomical Observatory, which stands on Manora Peak, 1950 metres above sea level. with satellite tracking cameras and a big telescope. It can be visited by prior appointment on certain days. It is four and a half kms from Tallital bus stand. It is 11 kms by motor road and looks out towards the plains. Dinner and overnight at the hotel..

DAY 03 : NAINITAL - BHIMTAL - NAINITAL
After breakfast leave for Bhimtal. Visit Naukuchia Taal, Situated at an altitude of 1,219 m is this 9 cornered lake and hence it's name `Naukuchia Tal'. It is 26 km from Nainital and attracts migratory birds. Both Yachts and paddle boats are available and this is a favourite spot for anglers. This is an area famous for its orchards, and the fact that it was here that Rabindranath Tagore completed his collection of poems, Gitanjali, which won him the noble prize. After lunch visit Sat Taal. It is a group of seven interconnected lakes and hence it is called Sat (seven) Tal. It is situated at an altitude of 1,371 m at a distance of 21 km from Nainital via the fruit market of bhowali. the land here is mainly privately owned and the forests of pine and oak have been preserved. By the three main lakes, known as Ram, Sita, Lakshman, there are a couple of tea stalls and a few paddle boats. Drive back to Nainital for dinner and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 04 : NAINITAL - JIM CORBETT NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, leave for Jim Corbett National Park. After lunch take jungle safari. Corbett has the highest density of tiger in the country - approximately one every 5 sq.km. The prestigious 'Project Tiger' for the total environmental protection of the tiger was inaugurated here in 1973. Besides the tiger, Corbett is a haven for 50 mammals, 580 kinds of birds and 25 reptile species. Among the common inhabitants are elephants, the Himalayan Black Bear, sloth bear, varieties of lesser cats, dhole - the wild dog, hog deer, sambar, chital, barking deer and an entire spectrum of colourful birds including water birds, pheasants, jungle fowl and the Indian hornbill. Evening, take a river walk on the banks of River Kosi. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 05 : JIM CORBETT NATIONAL PARK - DELHI
Take early morning JUNGLE WALK accompanied by experienced naturalist. After breakfast drive back to Delhi.

TOUR ENDS