Weekend Getaway Visit the Aurangabad with Holiday360
INCLUSIONS
Pick from airport / railway train
Accommodation in a hotel
Entry tickets to key attractions
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the trip
EXCLUSIONS
Personal expenses (snacks, souvenirs, etc.)
Any additional meals or drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
Camera fees at tourist sites (if applicable)
Travel insurance
Tips and gratuities
Weekend Getaway Itinerary to the Aurangabad (The City of Gates & Heritage)
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Day 1: Arrive in Nainital – Boating & Mall Road Charm
Arrival: Reach Nainital by road or via Kathgodam Railway Station.
Check-in: Hotel near Mall Road or Ayarpatta area.
Afternoon Activities - Boating on Naini Lake – Paddle or row boats with scenic views.
Stroll on Mall Road – Shops, cafes, local handicrafts.
Visit Naina Devi Temple & Thandi Sadak walk.
Evening: Local eats: Try momos, bun tikki, or café dinner at Café Chica or Giannis.
Overnight: Stay in Nainital.
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Day 2: Explore Bhimtal, Sattal & Naukuchiatal – The Lake Circuit
Morning Drive: Head to Bhimtal
Visit Bhimtal Lake – Boating, island aquarium, lakeside photography.
Continue to - Sattal – Cluster of seven interconnected lakes; great for birdwatching and kayaking.Naukuchiatal – “Lake of Nine Corners”; peaceful and scenic, perfect for paragliding or lakeside cafés.
Lunch Recommendation: iHeart Café (Sattal Road) – known for wood-fired pizzas and coffee.
Evening Return: Come back to Nainital or stay at a lakeside resort in Bhimtal for a different vibe.
Overnight: Stay in Nainital or Bhimtal
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Day 3: Drive to Mukteshwar – Temple Visit & Cliff Views
Morning: Drive to Mukteshwar - Beautiful forested drive with apple orchards and valley views.
Check-in: Mountain homestay or boutique hotel.
Explore - Mukteshwar Temple – Ancient Shiva temple on a hilltop.Chauli Ki Jali – Rock formation & cliff point with panoramic views of the Himalayas and deep valleys.
Evening - Relax by a bonfire, stargazing in the clear mountain sky.
Overnight: Stay in Mukteshwar.
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Day 4: Sunrise, Nature Walk & Café Hopping
Early Morning: Walk to a sunrise viewpoint – Watch golden light on Nanda Devi and other peaks.
Nature Walk - Explore trails through oak and deodar forests, birdsong and blooming flowers.
Café Hopping - Try Café Chaandi Maati, Rosefinch Café, or Cafe Nirvana – great views + local food.
Visit - Local fruit orchards (apples, peaches in season).
Optional visit to IVRI (Indian Veterinary Research Institute) heritage buildings.
Overnight: Stay in Mukteshwar.
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Day 5: Return to Kathgodam / Haldwani – Departure
Breakfast: With mountain views.
Drive Back: To Kathgodam or Haldwani
Departure: Board train/bus or continue your onward journey.
