- Flight-linked itinerary: Raipur (RPR) → Delhi (IGI) → Nainital by road
- Guided jeep safari inside Jim Corbett National Park — Bengal tigers, elephants, 600+ birds
- Naina Devi Temple visit — one of India's 51 Shakti Peethas (pilgrim-certified stop)
- Garjia Devi Temple en route to Corbett — Shakti shrine on the Kosi River (pilgrim-certified stop)
- Snow View Point ropeway — panoramic Himalayan vista including Nanda Devi (7,816 m)
- Naini Lake boat ride, Nainital Zoo, Eco Cave Gardens, Mall Road & Bara Bazaar
- All forest entry fees, safari permits, and certified naturalist included
- Daily breakfast and dinner (MAP basis) at both properties throughout the tour
- All inter-city AC private vehicle transfers, toll taxes, and driver allowances covered
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The Raipur to Nainital and Jim Corbett tour package is a carefully crafted 3-night, 4-day journey that takes travellers from the heart of Chhattisgarh into the pristine hill station landscape of Nainital and the legendary wildlife sanctuary of Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand. Raipur — the capital city of Chhattisgarh and home to Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR) — sits in the fertile plains of central India at an elevation of approximately 298 metres. Known for its rich tribal heritage, dense forests, and the sacred Mahanadi River basin, Raipur is a city with growing aspirations, and its residents increasingly look northward toward the Himalayas for the kind of natural escape that their own forested state has always made them appreciate. This tour answers that aspiration with precision.
Nainital, situated at 2,084 metres in the Kumaon Himalayan range of Uttarakhand, is built around the iconic Naini Lake — a 1.5-kilometre crescent of emerald water enclosed by seven forested ridges. The town's colonial promenade, vibrant bazaars, the Naina Devi Temple (one of the 51 Shakti Peethas of Hindu pilgrimage), and the panoramic Himalayan views from Snow View Point make it one of North India's most complete hill station destinations. Jim Corbett National Park, established in 1936 as India's first national park, covers over 1,300 square kilometres of sal forest, grassland, and riverine ecosystem along the Ramganga River. It is the jewel of India's Project Tiger programme and home to over 260 Royal Bengal Tigers — the highest tiger density of any protected area in the country.
Jim Corbett National Park operates on a strict quota-based permit system administered by the Uttarakhand Forest Department. Core zone permits — particularly for the highly sought-after Dhikala zone — open 45 days in advance and frequently sell out within hours. Our team monitors slot availability and books permits the moment they open, selecting the optimal zone based on current-season wildlife movement patterns, waterhole activity, and real-time sighting reports from our naturalist network inside the park. This expertise directly determines the quality of the safari experience for first-time Corbett visitors from Raipur.
For families from Raipur — including parents, children, and grandparents — this itinerary is well-paced and age-inclusive. The Snow View Point ropeway is accessible for children from age 3, boating on Naini Lake is calm and supervised, and the Nainital Zoo is one of India's finest for Himalayan wildlife viewing. The Jim Corbett safari is conducted in government-regulated open-roof gypsies with certified naturalists, and children above age 5 are permitted inside the park. DLS Hotels Emerald offers family rooms and Corbett The Grand has a swimming pool and spacious grounds. Families of 5 or more can request a private safari gypsy for greater flexibility.
Package Inclusions
- 3 Nights accommodation: 2N at Nainital + 1N at Corbett
- Daily Breakfast and Dinner at both properties throughout the tour
- Pickup from Delhi IGI Airport on Day 1 and return drop at Delhi IGI on Day 4
- All inter-city AC private vehicle transfers: Delhi–Nainital, Nainital–Corbett, Corbett–Delhi
- 1 Guided Jeep Safari inside Jim Corbett National Park (zone allotted per permit availability)
- Certified naturalist / jungle guide for the full safari duration
- All Corbett National Park forest entry fees, gypsy charges, and safari permit costs
- Nainital sightseeing: Naini Lake boat ride, Snow View Point ropeway, Nainital Zoo, Eco Cave Gardens, Mall Road
- Naina Devi Temple visit, Mallital — pilgrim stop, Day 2
- Garjia Devi Temple en-route stop — pilgrim stop, Day 3
- All applicable toll taxes, state highway charges, and driver allowances
Package Exclusions
- Flights from Raipur (RPR) to Delhi (DEL) and return — to be booked separately by the Guest
- Lunch not included
- Personal expenses: tips, laundry, beverages, room service, shopping, phone charges
- Additional jeep safaris beyond the one included in the package
- Nainital Zoo entry ticket (approx. ₹100–200 per adult, payable directly)
- Eco Cave Gardens entry fee (payable directly)
- Kaichi Dham / Neem Karoli Baba ashram — optional add-on, vehicle cost charged separately
- Adventure activities: river rafting on Kosi River, horse riding, pedal boat upgrades (on-site charges)
- Honeymoon or anniversary add-on packages — available on prior request at extra cost
- Travel insurance — strongly recommended but not included
- Any costs resulting from flight delays, road disruptions, forest zone closures, or force majeure events
Frequently Asked Questions About "Raipur to Nainital & Jim Corbett Tour Package"
What is included in the Raipur to Nainital Jim Corbett tour package?
The package includes 3 nights of accommodation — 2 nights at Nainital and 1 night at Corbett — with daily breakfast and dinner on a MAP basis. All road transfers from Delhi airport to Nainital, Nainital to Jim Corbett, and Jim Corbett back to Delhi are covered in fully air-conditioned private vehicles. One guided jeep safari inside Jim Corbett National Park, with a certified naturalist and all applicable forest entry permits, is included. Nainital sightseeing — covering Naini Lake boat ride, Snow View Point ropeway, Nainital Zoo, Eco Cave Gardens, and Mall Road — is part of the schedule, along with an en-route pilgrimage stop at the Garjia Devi Temple. A 24/7 WhatsApp tour coordinator and a GST-compliant invoice are provided at no additional charge.
How do I travel from Raipur to Nainital for this tour?
The most practical way to travel from Raipur to Nainital is by flight. Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR) offers daily flights to Delhi IGI (DEL) — approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours. From Delhi, your tour vehicle drives you to Nainital via Moradabad, Rampur, Rudrapur, and Kathgodam — around 300 km taking 6 to 7 hours. An early morning Raipur-Delhi flight (6–7 AM departure) ensures arrival in Nainital by late afternoon on Day 1. All transfers from the Delhi airport pickup onward are fully managed within this package.
What is the best time to visit Nainital and Jim Corbett from Raipur?
The best time to travel from Raipur to Nainital and Jim Corbett is between October and June. November through February brings clear skies, crisp Himalayan air, and the chance of snowfall in Nainital — a striking contrast for travellers from Chhattisgarh's plains. March through June is the prime safari season at Jim Corbett — dry conditions draw tigers and elephants to waterholes, making wildlife sightings far more frequent. The monsoon season (July to September) closes several safari zones and makes the hill roads prone to landslides, and is not recommended for first-time visitors.
Are there pilgrim or religious sites included in this tour?
Yes. Two confirmed pilgrimage stops are embedded in this itinerary. The Naina Devi Temple at Mallital, Nainital — one of the 51 Shakti Peethas of Hinduism — is visited on the morning of Day 2. The Garjia Devi Temple, set dramatically on a boulder island in the middle of the Kosi River near Ramnagar, is an en-route devotional stop on Day 3 requiring no detour from the main route. For travellers who wish to add a third stop, the Kaichi Dham ashram in Bhowali — associated with the revered saint Neem Karoli Baba — can be incorporated as an optional morning excursion on Day 2.
What wildlife can be spotted at Jim Corbett National Park?
Jim Corbett is home to over 260 Royal Bengal Tigers, with the Bijrani and Dhikala zones offering the highest sighting probability. Other commonly spotted animals include Asian elephants, Indian leopards, sloth bears, mugger crocodiles, spotted deer, sambhar deer, and wild boar. The park is also a globally recognised birding destination with over 600 bird species, including the great hornbill, pied kingfisher, crested serpent eagle, and grey-headed fish eagle. All sightings are from an open-roof gypsy jeep guided by a certified naturalist who reads the forest in real time.
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Day 1
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Day 2
Nainital Full-Day Sightseeing — Lakes, Temples, Hills & Bazaars
Wake at 6:00 AM and walk the Naini Lake promenade as morning mist rises from the water. Visit the Naina Devi Temple on the northern bank — one of the 51 Shakti Peethas of Hinduism, among the most revered pilgrimage sites in the Kumaon Himalayas. After breakfast, take the Nainital Ropeway for a 4-minute cable car ascent to Snow View Point (2,270 m). On clear mornings, the panorama encompasses Nanda Devi (7,816 m), Trishul, and Nanda Kot — a view unlike anything possible from Chhattisgarh's plains. Visit the Nainital Zoo — India's premier high-altitude zoo — home to snow leopards, red pandas, Himalayan black bears, and Siberian tigers. Follow with a walk through the Eco Cave Gardens, a system of interconnected natural limestone caves. After lunch on Mall Road (own account), enjoy a rowing or pedal boat ride on Naini Lake (30–40 minutes). Spend the late afternoon browsing Bara Bazaar for Kumaoni woolens, local honey, Nainital candles, bal mithai, and singhori sweets. Dinner and overnight -
Day 3
Nainital → Garjia Devi Temple → Jim Corbett
After breakfast, check out and drive toward Ramnagar (65 km, approximately 1.5 to 2 hours via Bhowali and Bhimtal). Pause briefly at the Bhowali fruit market and take an optional 15-minute stop at the scenic Bhimtal Lake before descending into the Terai foothills. Approximately 14 km before Ramnagar, stop at the Garjia Devi Temple — a powerful Shakti shrine set on a large rock island in the middle of the Kosi River, enclosed by dense forest. The temple is considered highly auspicious and is deeply revered among devotees from Chhattisgarh. Allow 30 to 45 minutes for the visit. Continue to Ramnagar and check into Corbett The Grand, Santoshpur — a 4-star property in the Corbett buffer zone with jungle-facing rooms and a swimming pool. After lunch at the resort, join your naturalist for an evening guided nature walk through the buffer zone — spot spotted deer, wild boar, hornbills, and monitor lizards. Watch the Ramganga tributaries glow at dusk. After dinner Overnight Stay. -
Day 4
Jim Corbett Morning Safari → Delhi → Raipur
Wake at 5:30 AM. Your open-roof safari gypsy departs at 6:00 AM, entering the assigned zone as the park gates open with first light. The golden hour in the sal forest is unparalleled — shafts of warm light cut through the canopy, alarm calls ripple across the grassland, and the naturalist scans the forest edge with practised precision. For four hours you are fully inside one of India's most biodiverse protected areas, tracking Royal Bengal Tigers, watching Asian elephants move through the riverine thickets, scanning sandbanks for mugger crocodiles, and logging sightings from 600 possible bird species. Return to the resort by 10:30 AM for a warm breakfast. Check out by 11:30 AM. Your vehicle departs Ramnagar toward Delhi IGI Airport (240 km, 5–6 hours). Book your Raipur-bound flight from Delhi at 8:30 PM or later. Arrive in Raipur by 10:30–11:00 PM, completing the journey from Chhattisgarh's plains to the Himalayas and back — with a tiger sighting to tell for years.
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Day 1
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Following hotels are available in this tour package.
DLS Hotels Emerald
Hills, near Aurbindo Ashram, Ayarpatta, Naina Range, Nainital, Uttarakhand 263001
Corbett The Grand
Santoshpur Choi, near Hanuman Dham, Ramnagar, Uttarakhand 244715
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