- Package from Kohima — Dimapur (DMU) to Pantnagar (PGH) via Kolkata/Delhi, airport pickup included
- 2 nights at Green Valley Resort — hillside property, Naukuchiatal Road, Bhimtal lake district
- 1 night at Gajraj Trails Resort — 4-star forest resort, Dhela, Jim Corbett buffer zone
- Bhimtal Lake visit & boat ride — quiet, forest-fringed Kumaon lake, larger than Naini Lake
- Boating on Naini Lake — the sacred Himalayan freshwater lake at the heart of Nainital
- Aerial ropeway to Snow View Point — panoramic views of Nanda Devi, Trishul & Nanda Kot
- Darshan at Naina Devi Temple — one of India's 51 Shakti Peethas, Naini Lake shore (Pilgrim Check ✅)
- Darshan at Garjia Devi Temple — riverside Parvati shrine on Kosi River, Corbett buffer zone (Pilgrim Check ✅)
- Jim Corbett jeep safari — trained naturalist guide, Forest Dept. authorised permits
- Corbett birdwatching — 600+ species including hornbills, serpent eagles & kingfishers
- Eco Cave Gardens — natural rock cave system, Nainital, ideal for families
- Mall Road Nainital — Kumaoni woollens, Pahadi honey, local spices & handicrafts
- Campfire evening at Gajraj Trails — the authentic Corbett elephant country atmosphere
- Daily breakfast & dinner at all properties (MAP plan)
- All transfers by private AC vehicle — comfortable, GPS-tracked, professional drivers
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Kohima is a city that wears its history and its hills with equal pride. Perched at nearly 1,500 metres in the Naga Hills, it is a place where community runs deep, where the forest is not a backdrop but a living presence, and where the spirit of adventure is carried in the blood of people who have always known what it means to move through dramatic landscapes with purpose. For travellers departing from Kohima, the Kumaon Himalayas represent a different but equally powerful expression of India's mountain soul — sacred, forested, and teeming with wildlife that even Nagaland's extraordinary biodiversity can rarely match in sheer density. This Kohima to Nainital and Jim Corbett tour package is a 3-night, 4-day journey that takes Nagaland's travellers from Dimapur Airport across North India to the Kumaon lake district of Uttarakhand — to the shores of Bhimtal Lake, the sightseeing and spiritual stops of Nainital, and the Bengal tiger forests of Jim Corbett National Park, India's oldest wildlife reserve established in 1936. The package places guests at Green Valley Resort in Bhimtal for their two Nainital-area nights — a peaceful hillside property set on the Naukuchiatal Road near Bhimtal, away from the crowds of Nainital town and surrounded by the quiet oak-pine forests of the Kumaon lake district. Jim Corbett night is at Gajraj Trails Resort in the Corbett buffer zone at Dhela, Ramnagar — a forest-edge property whose very name honours the elephants (Gajraj — King of Elephants) that roam these sal corridors at dusk. For the Naga traveller who already understands the relationship between a community and its land, this journey will speak in a familiar language.
En route to Jim Corbett on Day 3, the stop at Garjia Devi Temple — a Parvati shrine sitting on a rock island in the Kosi River inside the Corbett buffer zone — is one of the most naturally powerful sacred sites in all of Uttarakhand. The convergence of flowing river, dense forest, and ancient shrine on a solitary river rock creates an atmosphere that transcends any single religious tradition. For Naga travellers whose own ancestral traditions carry a profound respect for rivers, sacred groves, and the living spirit within natural places, Garjia Devi will resonate at a level beyond formal religious affiliation. (Pilgrim Check: Garjia Devi Temple ✅)
Gajraj Trails Resort at Dhela, Ramnagar is chosen for its name's promise and its location's delivery. Positioned close to Corbett's buffer zone boundary, the resort offers guests the genuine forest-edge experience — elephants sometimes visible from the grounds, birdsong from before dawn, and the organic quiet of a sal landscape at night. Our safari bookings are always made through the Forest Department's official portal. Every naturalist guide we deploy is trained, vetted, and deeply knowledgeable about Corbett's ecology — delivering a safari experience worthy of guests who already know what a living forest looks like.
The choice of Green Valley Resort, Bhimtal as the two-night base is deliberate for Kohima travellers. Bhimtal's forested hillsides, clean air, and the open calm of its lake offer a quality of environmental peace that aligns with the Naga sense of landscape. The Naukuchiatal Road setting of the resort — away from Nainital's busier promenade while remaining close enough for a full-day excursion — gives travellers the hill country experience without the hill station crowd. Nainital is visited with intention: a full day covering Naina Devi Temple darshan (a Shakti Peetha of immense spiritual and cultural significance), the aerial ropeway to Snow View Point, boating on Naini Lake, and the Eco Cave Gardens. (Pilgrim Check: Naina Devi Temple ✅)
Package Inclusions
- 3 nights accommodation — 2 nights at Green Valley Resort, Bhimtal (Naukuchiatal Road) + 1 night at Gajraj Trails Resort, Dhela, Jim Corbett
- Daily breakfast and dinner at all properties (MAP plan)
- All transfers by private AC vehicle — Pantnagar airport pickup and drop, Bhimtal to Corbett transfer, Nainital day excursion transfer
- Bhimtal Lake boat ride
- Naina Devi Temple darshan — Shakti Peetha, Naini Lake shore, Nainital
- Garjia Devi Temple darshan — riverside shrine, Corbett buffer zone
- Naini Lake shared boating (1 round per person)
- Aerial ropeway ride to Snow View Point, Nainital
- Eco Cave Gardens entry tickets, Nainital
- Jim Corbett jeep safari — 1 safari with trained naturalist guide
- Forest Department safari permit and zone entry fees
- All toll taxes, parking charges, and driver allowances
Package Exclusions
- GST as applicable
- Road transfer from Kohima to Dimapur and airfare Dimapur to Pantnagar (to be arranged separately)
- Lunch at any destination throughout the tour
- Porterage, laundry, and personal hotel expenses
- Entry tickets for attractions not listed in inclusions
- Personal travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Resort extras — spa, adventure activities, cycling, horse riding
- Alcoholic or aerated beverages
- Personal temple donations or offerings at Naina Devi or Garjia Devi
- Tips and gratuity for drivers, naturalist guides, and hotel staff
- Camera fees inside Jim Corbett National Park (if levied by Forest Department)
- Costs arising from flight delays, cancellations, natural calamities, or force majeure
- Room upgrades beyond standard twin/double at any property
- Additional nights, extra meals, or deviations from the published itinerary
Frequently Asked Questions About "Kohima to Bhimtal & Jim Corbett Tour Package"
How do I travel from Kohima to Nainital for this tour package?
The most practical route from Kohima is to travel approximately 74 km by road to Dimapur Airport (DMU) — roughly 2 to 2.5 hours — and fly to Pantnagar Airport (PGH) via Kolkata (CCU) or Delhi (DEL). Pantnagar is the nearest airport to both Nainital and Bhimtal at approximately 65 km. Total travel time from Kohima including the road transfer to Dimapur and connecting flight is approximately 5 to 6 hours. From Pantnagar, a private AC vehicle completes the transfer to Green Valley Resort, Bhimtal, in approximately 2 hours through the rising Kumaoni foothills. All ground transfers within the tour are arranged by private AC vehicle.
What is the Bhimtal base and why is it better suited for travellers from Kohima?
Green Valley Resort is located on the Naukuchiatal Road in Bhimtal — a hillside property in the quieter, more forested Kumaon lake district, approximately 22 km from Nainital. For travellers from Nagaland who are accustomed to living close to forests and prefer open, natural surroundings over busy hill town centres, Bhimtal is a more fitting base than central Nainital. The resort's hillside setting, forest views, and access to Bhimtal Lake — a larger and significantly quieter lake than Naini Lake — create an environment that feels immediately right for nature-oriented travellers. Nainital is visited fully as a Day 2 excursion for temple darshan, lake boating, ropeway, and sightseeing.
What pilgrim stops are included in this Kohima tour package?
The itinerary includes two sacred stops: Naina Devi Temple in Nainital on Day 2 — one of India's 51 Shakti Peethas, a revered Hindu shrine on the northern shore of Naini Lake of deep historical, cultural, and spiritual significance — and Garjia Devi Temple on Day 3, en route to Jim Corbett — a Parvati shrine dramatically positioned on a rock island in the Kosi River within the Corbett buffer zone near Ramnagar. Both stops are presented as significant cultural heritage and spiritual landmark visits, welcoming to all travellers regardless of faith. (Pilgrim Check: Naina Devi Temple ✅ | Garjia Devi Temple ✅)
What is the best time for Kohima travellers to visit Nainital and Jim Corbett?
The ideal travel windows from Kohima are October to June. Post-monsoon (October–November) offers lush Kumaon landscapes, clear Himalayan views, and excellent Corbett wildlife conditions with all safari zones fully operational. Spring (March–May) brings Bhimtal and Nainital to their most beautiful with temperatures between 10°C and 22°C — a welcome contrast to Nagaland's warm pre-monsoon. Winter (December–February) brings snowfall to Nainital — a memorable experience for Kohima travellers even though their own hills are familiar with cold — while Corbett safaris remain fully active. Monsoon (July–September) is not recommended as Nainital sees heavy rainfall and certain Corbett zones close.
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Day 2
Nainital Sightseeing · Naina Devi · Snow View · Naini Lake · Eco Cave
Drive to Nainital (22 km) for darshan at Naina Devi Temple — one of India's 51 Shakti Peethas, lakeside ✅. Aerial ropeway to Snow View Point (2,270 m) — panoramic Himalayan peak views across Kumaon. Boating session on the iconic Naini Lake at the heart of Nainital town. Eco Cave Gardens visit — natural rock caves, good for all ages — then free time on Mall Road. Return to Bhimtal for dinner. Overnight Bhimtal. Stay: Green Valley Resort, Bhimtal | Meals: Breakfast & Dinner -
Day 3
Garjia Devi Temple · Jim Corbett Arrival
Post-breakfast checkout, drive from Bhimtal to Jim Corbett (~45 km, ~1.5 hrs). En route sacred halt at Garjia Devi Temple — Parvati shrine on Kosi River rock island ✅. Check-in at Gajraj Trails Resort, Dhela — forest-edge property in Corbett buffer zone. Afternoon guided nature walk; resident birdlife, forest trails, and elephant country atmosphere. Campfire dinner under open sky. Overnight Jim Corbett. Stay: Gajraj Trails Resort, Jim Corbett | Meals: Breakfast & Dinner -
Day 4
Jungle Safari · Departure
Early morning open-top jeep safari inside Jim Corbett National Park with naturalist guide. Spot Bengal tigers, Asian elephants, deer, crocodiles and 600+ bird species in Bijrani/Jhirna zone. Return to resort for packed breakfast and checkout. Transfer to Pantnagar Airport for return flight via Kolkata/Delhi to Dimapur and onward to Kohima. Tour ends with two Devi blessings and a morning inside India's oldest tiger reserve. Stay: Nil | Meals: Breakfast
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Following hotels are available in this tour package.
Gajraj Trails Resort Corbett
Corbett Natonal Park Ramnagar Dhela Ramnagar, North Jaspur Range, Uttarakhand 244715
Green Valley Resort
Naukchiatal Road, Bhimtal, Nainital, Uttarakhand 263136
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