Check before you go: driving times are typical estimates for mountain roads, not live traffic. Confirm road status, opening dates and bookings locally.
Day by day
- Day 1: Delhi to Corbett. Drive to Ramnagar.
Driving: About 5-6 hours · Overnight: Corbett - Day 2: Safari and rest. Morning safari; relax by the river.
Driving: Local · Overnight: Corbett - Day 3: Corbett to Nainital. Drive up and boating.
Driving: About 2.5-3 hours · Overnight: Nainital - Day 4: Nainital. Sights and shopping.
Driving: Local · Overnight: Nainital - Day 5: Bhimtal. Lake and aquarium.
Driving: About 45 minutes · Overnight: Bhimtal - Day 6: Ranikhet. Gardens and golf.
Driving: About 2.5 hours · Overnight: Ranikhet - Day 7: Return. Back to Delhi by road or via Kathgodam.
Driving: About 7-8 hours · Overnight: None
Is it comfortable or rushed?
Comfortable. Comfortable; kid-friendly pacing.
Seasonal alternatives
Most Corbett core zones are closed in the monsoon (only Jhirna, Dhela and Garjia stay open all year); check zone dates on corbettgov.org.
Budget
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Route map
Straight lines between stops are schematic only, not the road route.
Stops
Jim Corbett National Park, Nainital, Bhimtal and Naukuchiatal, Ranikhet