6-day North India road trip covering Haridwar, Rishikesh, Jim Corbett, Agra, Jhalana and Ranthambore with spiritual sites, Taj Mahal and wildlife safaris.
Day-by-Day Travel Plan
Some trips try to do too much and end up doing nothing well. This one doesn't. In six days, Garhwal Himalayan Expedition takes you from the ghats of Haridwar to the tiger trails of Ranthambore, with the Taj Mahal and a couple of leopard sightings thrown in for good measure. It's spirituality, heritage and wildlife stitched into one road trip, without feeling rushed.
Route At A Glance
Delhi to Haridwar, Rishikesh, Jim Corbett, back to Delhi, then Agra, Jhalana, Ranthambore and finally Delhi again.
Day 1: Delhi To Haridwar
Approx. 230 km, 5 to 6 hours
Our representative picks you up from Delhi airport, the railway station or your hotel, and from there it's a scenic drive to Haridwar.
- Har Ki Pauri Ghat
- Ganga Aarti ceremony in the evening – honestly, one of the more moving experiences on this whole trip
- Mansa Devi Temple, ropeway optional
- Bharat Mata Mandir
- Local market for an evening stroll
Overnight in Haridwar.
Day 2: Haridwar To Rishikesh To Jim Corbett
Approx. 180 km
Breakfast, then off to Rishikesh, better known as the yoga capital of the world.
- Laxman Jhula
- Ram Jhula
- Parmarth Niketan
- Triveni Ghat
- Views along the Ganga that are worth slowing down for
From here, continue on to Jim Corbett National Park. Evenings at the resort are yours to spend however you like:
- Nature walk
- Resort leisure time
- Bonfire, seasonal
Overnight in Jim Corbett.
Day 3: Jim Corbett Safari Then Back To Delhi
Approx. 260 km, 6 hours
An early morning jeep safari kicks off the day inside Corbett, India's oldest national park.
- Bengal tiger
- Asian elephant
- Various deer species
- Wild boar
- Crocodiles
- A wide variety of birdlife
Return to the resort for breakfast, then it's back on the road to Delhi.
Overnight in Delhi.
Day 4: Delhi To Agra To Jhalana
Approx. 300 km, 7 hours
The Yamuna Expressway gets you to Agra fairly quickly, and once there, the big one is waiting.
- Taj Mahal
- Agra Fort
- Mehtab Bagh, optional, but worth it if you want a different angle on the Taj
From Agra, continue toward Jaipur and check in near the Jhalana Leopard Reserve.
Overnight in Jhalana.
Day 5: Jhalana Safari, Then On To Ranthambore
Approx. 190 km, 4 to 5 hours
Jhalana doesn't get talked about as much as some of Rajasthan's bigger reserves, but the leopard sightings here are consistently good.
- Leopards
- Striped hyena
- Blue bull
- Jackal
- Peacock
- Plenty of opportunity for wildlife photography
Breakfast, then the drive to Ranthambore. Evening is free for:
- Nature walks
- Wandering through nearby villages
- Sunset photography
- Resort leisure
Overnight in Ranthambore.
Day 6: Ranthambore Safari Then Back To Delhi
Approx. 390 km, 7 to 8 hours
The final morning belongs to Ranthambore, and it's a strong one to end on.
- Royal Bengal tiger
- Leopard
- Sloth bear
- Sambar deer
- Marsh crocodile
- Views of Ranthambore Fort from within the park
After breakfast, check out and begin the drive back to Delhi. On arrival, transfer to the airport, railway station or your hotel, and that's the trip.
Why This Route Works
Six days isn't a lot of time, but this itinerary makes it count. You get the sacred ghats of Haridwar, the calm of Rishikesh, three separate wildlife reserves each with a different flavour of safari, and the Taj Mahal in between, all without any single day feeling overloaded. It's the kind of trip that suits people who want variety but don't want to spend the whole week just getting from place to place.
What's Included
- Private AC vehicle
- Professional driver
- Airport and hotel transfers
- Fuel, toll and parking
- Hotel accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- Jim Corbett safari
- Jhalana leopard safari
- Ranthambore jeep safari
- Driver allowance
What's Not Included
- Airfare
- Train tickets
- Monument entry fees
- Lunch and dinner
- Camera charges
- Guide services
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- GST, if applicable
Between the ghats of Haridwar and the tiger reserves of Ranthambore, this trip covers a lot of ground, literally and otherwise. With Garhwal Himalayan Expedition handling the drives, stays and safari logistics, all you really need to bring is a good camera and some patience for early wake-up calls.