Uttarakhand Tour Packages from Pune: Complete 2026 Guide
Last updated: October 2026 by the SnazzyTrips planning team, Haldwani
Pune has one of India's biggest trekking and outdoor communities. For many Pune travellers, weekends at Sinhagad, Rajmachi and the Sahyadri forts eventually lead to the Himalayas, and Uttarakhand is the natural next step.
Others come for different reasons:
- Families: Nainital, Ranikhet and Mukteshwar
- IT professionals: quiet workations in Binsar and Mukteshwar
- Pilgrims: Kainchi Dham, Kedarnath and the Char Dham
SnazzyTrips is an Uttarakhand Destination Management Company (DMC) based in Haldwani, operating since 2003. We plan Uttarakhand trips for Pune travellers around your flights, including Shatabdi connections from Delhi. We take care of hotels, private cabs, sightseeing, trek guides and on-ground support.
Quick Answer: Uttarakhand tour packages from Pune usually take 4 to 10 days. Packages start from about ₹14,499 per person, excluding flights. Most Pune travellers fly to Delhi, then take the Shatabdi to Kathgodam for Nainital, Kainchi Dham, Ranikhet and Mukteshwar. For Rishikesh, Mussoorie and Kedarnath, they fly to Dehradun (direct or via Delhi). The best times to travel are October–November (Diwali vacation), March–June and late December to February for snow.
Uttarakhand from Pune at a Glance
| Detail |
Information |
| Distance (Pune to Uttarakhand) |
Approx. 1,700–1,900 km |
| Main Route to Kumaon |
Flight Pune → Delhi (approx. 2 hours), then Shatabdi to Kathgodam (approx. 6 hours) |
| Main Route to Garhwal |
Flight Pune → Dehradun (direct when available, or via Delhi) |
| Train Option |
Pune → Delhi (Duronto, Jhelum Express and others), then onward |
| Arrival Points |
Kathgodam, Pantnagar (Kumaon); Dehradun, Haridwar (Garhwal) |
| Ideal Trip Length |
4–5 days (one region); 7–8 days (two regions); 10+ days (Char Dham, Adi Kailash) |
| Package Price |
From ₹14,499 per person (excluding flights) |
| Best Seasons |
October–November, March–June, late December–February |
| Popular With |
Trekkers, families, IT professionals, couples, pilgrims |
How to Reach Uttarakhand from Pune?
Short answer: Fly from Pune to Delhi (about 2 hours) and take the Shatabdi to Kathgodam for Nainital, Kainchi Dham, Ranikhet, Mukteshwar and Binsar. For Rishikesh, Mussoorie, Haridwar and Kedarnath, fly to Dehradun, either directly or via Delhi. The train to Delhi takes about a day, so it only suits longer trips.
By Air (recommended)
| Route |
Best For |
Journey |
| Pune → Delhi → Kathgodam (Shatabdi) |
Nainital, Kainchi Dham, Ranikhet, Mukteshwar, Binsar, Munsiyari |
Flight approx. 2 hours plus train approx. 6 hours |
| Pune → Dehradun |
Rishikesh, Haridwar, Mussoorie, Chopta, Kedarnath, Char Dham |
Check whether direct flights are running; otherwise via Delhi |
| Pune → Delhi → road |
Jim Corbett (6–7 hours from Delhi) |
Flexible |
By Train
| Train |
Route |
Notes |
| Pune–Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto |
Pune → Delhi |
Faster overnight option |
| Jhelum Express |
Pune → New Delhi (continues to Jammu) |
Budget option |
Direct trains from Pune to Haridwar or Kathgodam are limited. Check IRCTC for current options and days.
🧭 SnazzyTrips Tip for Pune Travellers: Book a morning Pune–Delhi flight that lands before noon. That gives you time to catch the afternoon Shatabdi to Kathgodam and reach Nainital or Bhimtal the same night. You don't lose a day in Delhi.
Which Uttarakhand Trip Suits You from Pune?
Short answer: With 4–5 days, choose one Kumaon destination via Delhi (Nainital, Kainchi Dham, Ranikhet or Mukteshwar), or Rishikesh via Dehradun. With 6–8 days, combine two Kumaon destinations or try the Chopta–Tungnath trek. For Kedarnath, plan 6–7 days; for the Char Dham or Adi Kailash, 10 days or more.
| Your Trip Style |
Best Uttarakhand Trip from Pune |
Days |
Arrival Point |
| Quiet hill holiday |
Ranikhet or Mukteshwar |
4 |
Delhi → Kathgodam |
| Devotional |
Kainchi Dham + Nainital |
4 |
Delhi → Kathgodam |
| Family holiday |
Nainital + Bhimtal + Sattal |
5 |
Delhi → Kathgodam |
| Nature and birdwatching |
Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary |
4–5 |
Delhi → Kathgodam |
| Wellness and adventure |
Rishikesh (yoga, rafting) |
5 |
Dehradun |
| Classic hill station |
Mussoorie |
5–6 |
Dehradun |
| First Himalayan trek |
Chopta – Tungnath – Chandrashila |
6 |
Dehradun |
| Offbeat Himalaya |
Munsiyari |
6–7 |
Delhi → Kathgodam |
| Wildlife |
Jim Corbett |
5–6 |
Delhi |
| Pilgrimage |
Kedarnath |
6–7 |
Dehradun |
| Full pilgrimage |
Char Dham Yatra or Adi Kailash |
10–12 |
Dehradun or Delhi |
⚠️ Common Mistake: Booking Nainital, Mussoorie and Rishikesh together in 6–7 days. Nainital is in Kumaon, while Mussoorie and Rishikesh are in Garhwal, and the drive between them takes most of a day. Choose one region for short trips.
Explore both regions on our Kumaon Tour Packages and Garhwal Tour Packages pages.
Most Popular Uttarakhand Tour Packages from Pune
| Package |
Duration |
Starting Price (per person) |
Best For |
| Ranikhet Tour Package from Pune |
4 Days / 3 Nights |
₹14,499 |
Quiet hills, seniors |
| Mukteshwar Tour Package from Pune |
4 Days / 3 Nights |
₹14,999 |
Couples, Himalayan views |
| Rishikesh Tour Package from Pune |
5 Days / 4 Nights |
₹14,999 |
Yoga, rafting, Ganga Aarti |
| Mussoorie Tour Package from Pune |
6 Days / 5 Nights |
₹15,999 |
Families, couples |
| Nainital Tour Package from Pune |
5 Days / 4 Nights |
₹16,999 |
First-timers, families |
| Kainchi Dham Tour Package from Pune |
4 Days / 3 Nights |
₹16,999 |
Neem Karoli Baba devotees |
| Binsar Tour Package from Pune |
4 Days / 3 Nights |
₹18,999 |
Nature lovers, birdwatchers |
| Jim Corbett Tour Package from Pune |
6 Days / 5 Nights |
₹23,500 |
Wildlife lovers |
| Munsiyari Tour Package from Pune |
5 Days / 4 Nights |
₹26,999 |
Offbeat Himalaya |
| Adi Kailash Tour Package from Pune |
10 Days / 9 Nights |
₹57,000 |
High-altitude pilgrimage |
Prices are land packages and usually exclude flights or trains from Pune.
Suggested Itineraries from Pune
Itinerary 1: Kainchi Dham and Nainital (4 Days)
- Day 1: Morning flight Pune → Delhi → Shatabdi to Kathgodam → Nainital
- Day 2: Early Kainchi Dham darshan → Bhimtal, Sattal and Naukuchiatal
- Day 3: Nainital sightseeing (Naini Lake, Naina Devi, Snow View, Tiffin Top)
- Day 4: Kathgodam → Delhi → fly back to Pune
Itinerary 2: Mukteshwar, Ranikhet and Binsar (6 Days)
- Day 1: Fly to Delhi → Kathgodam → Mukteshwar
- Day 2: Mukteshwar Dham, Chauli Ki Jaali, Ramgarh orchards
- Day 3: Mukteshwar → Ranikhet (Jhula Devi, Chaubatia Gardens)
- Day 4: Ranikhet → Binsar (sunset from the sanctuary)
- Day 5: Zero Point trek at sunrise → Almora → Kathgodam
- Day 6: Delhi → fly back to Pune
Itinerary 3: Chopta–Tungnath Trek for Sahyadri Trekkers (6 Days)
Fly to Dehradun → Rudraprayag → Chopta → Tungnath–Chandrashila sunrise trek → Deoria Tal → Rishikesh → fly back to Pune.
Itinerary 4: Rishikesh and Mussoorie (6 Days)
Fly to Dehradun → Rishikesh (yoga, rafting, Parmarth Ganga Aarti) → Haridwar → Mussoorie (Landour, Kempty Falls) → Dehradun → Pune.
📍 Local Insight for Sahyadri Trekkers: Himalayan treks are about altitude, not steepness. Tungnath (about 3,680 m) and Chandrashila (about 4,000 m) are higher than any Sahyadri fort, so walk slower than you would at home and keep drinking water. Pune trekkers are usually fit enough; the thin air is what catches people out.
What Is the Best Time to Visit Uttarakhand from Pune?
Short answer: The best times for Pune travellers are October–November (Diwali vacation, with clear Himalayan views), March–June (pleasant weather and the Char Dham season), and late December to February for snow. Avoid July to mid-September: Uttarakhand's monsoon overlaps with Pune's and brings landslides to hill roads.
| Season |
Pune Holiday |
What to Expect in Uttarakhand |
| October–November |
Diwali vacation |
Clearest mountain views; ideal for Chopta, Binsar and Kausani; Char Dham final weeks |
| December–February |
Christmas, New Year, Sankranti |
Snow in Auli, Chopta, Munsiyari and Mukteshwar; very cold nights |
| March–June |
Summer vacation |
Pleasant weather, rhododendron bloom, Char Dham season |
| July–September |
Monsoon (Ganeshotsav) |
Landslides and road delays; best avoided |
🪔 Diwali Tip: The Diwali vacation is the busiest travel period from Pune. Delhi flights, the Kathgodam Shatabdi and hotels in Nainital and Mukteshwar fill up fast, so book 6–8 weeks ahead.
How Much Does an Uttarakhand Trip from Pune Cost?
Short answer: Uttarakhand land packages from Pune start from about ₹14,499 per person for 4 days, with Nainital and Kainchi Dham from ₹16,999 and Jim Corbett from ₹23,500. Flights from Pune are extra and usually cost about ₹4,000–₹10,000 one way.
| Cost Component |
Approximate Range (per person) |
| Flight (one way, Pune–Delhi or Dehradun) |
Approx. ₹4,000–₹10,000, depending on season |
| Shatabdi (Delhi–Kathgodam, Chair Car) |
Approx. ₹[X] |
| Train (3AC, Pune–Delhi) |
Approx. ₹[X]–₹[X] |
| Land Package |
From ₹14,499 |
| Meals Not Included in the Package |
Approx. ₹500–₹1,000 per day |
| Activities (rafting, safari, trek guide) |
Extra |
Fill in the current Shatabdi and train fares, or remove those rows.
💰 Budget Tip: Plan around Maharashtra's long weekends. With 1–2 days of leave, a 5-day Kumaon trip via Delhi is easy to fit in.
Good to Know for Pune Travellers
- Trekking fitness: Sahyadri trekkers usually handle Chopta, Deoria Tal and Kedarnath well. Plan acclimatisation for higher treks, and carry proper warm layers. Himalayan cold is very different from monsoon treks in the Western Ghats.
- Workations: Mukteshwar, Binsar (outside the sanctuary), Ranikhet and Rishikesh suit long work-and-travel stays. Confirm Wi-Fi speed before booking; stays inside Binsar Sanctuary have limited power.
- Food: Vegetarian food is easy to find everywhere. Haridwar and Rishikesh are fully vegetarian. Maharashtrian food is rare, so expect North Indian and Kumaoni meals in the hills.
- Cold weather: Even in May, evenings in Nainital, Mukteshwar and Binsar need a jacket. In winter, pack thermals, gloves and a down jacket.
- Road travel: Hill roads are winding. Carry motion-sickness medicine if needed, and ask for shorter driving days.
Why Pune Travellers Choose SnazzyTrips
- Local DMC since 2003: A Haldwani-based team with deep Kumaon expertise, right where most Pune packages go.
- Planned around your flight and the Shatabdi: Kathgodam, Dehradun and Delhi pickups timed to your arrival.
- Trek support: Local guides for Chopta, Tungnath, Deoria Tal and Binsar Zero Point.
- Realistic itineraries: No Kumaon-and-Garhwal rush in short trips.
- Transparent pricing: Clear inclusions, with nothing hidden.
- On-ground support: Help when weather or roads change plans.
Frequently Asked Questions: Uttarakhand Tour from Pune
How many days are needed for an Uttarakhand trip from Pune?
A 4–5 day trip covers one region, such as Nainital–Kainchi Dham or Rishikesh. Plan 6–8 days for two destinations or a Himalayan trek, and 10 days or more for the Char Dham or Adi Kailash.
What is the best way to travel from Pune to Uttarakhand?
Fly from Pune to Delhi and take the Shatabdi to Kathgodam for Kumaon, or fly to Dehradun for Rishikesh, Mussoorie and Kedarnath.
Is there a direct flight from Pune to Dehradun?
Direct flights between Pune and Dehradun operate on some schedules. If none is available on your dates, fly via Delhi.
Is there a direct train from Pune to Uttarakhand?
Direct trains from Pune to Haridwar or Kathgodam are limited. Most rail travellers take a train to Delhi, such as the Duronto or Jhelum Express, and connect onward.
How do I reach Nainital from Pune?
Fly from Pune to Delhi, take the Shatabdi to Kathgodam (about 6 hours), then drive about 1–1.5 hours to Nainital.
What is the price of Uttarakhand tour packages from Pune?
Packages start from about ₹14,499 per person for Ranikhet, with Rishikesh and Mukteshwar from ₹14,999, Nainital and Kainchi Dham from ₹16,999, and Jim Corbett from ₹23,500. Flights are extra.
Which Himalayan trek is best for Pune trekkers?
Chopta–Tungnath–Chandrashila is the best first Himalayan trek for Sahyadri trekkers. It takes about 6 days from Pune, with a 4–6 hour summit day.
Can I do Kainchi Dham from Pune in 4 days?
Yes. Fly to Delhi, take the Shatabdi to Kathgodam, and cover Kainchi Dham and Nainital in a 4-day trip.
Is Uttarakhand good for a workation from Pune?
Yes. Mukteshwar, Ranikhet, Binsar (outside the sanctuary) and Rishikesh offer peaceful long stays. Confirm internet speed before booking.
When is the best time to visit Uttarakhand from Pune?
October–November, March–June and late December–February (for snow) are the best times. Avoid July to mid-September because of monsoon landslides.
Where can Pune travellers see snow in Uttarakhand?
Auli, Chopta, Munsiyari and Mukteshwar usually get snow from late December to February.
Can I do the Char Dham or Kedarnath Yatra from Pune?
Yes. Fly to Dehradun and start from Haridwar or Rishikesh. Kedarnath takes about 6–7 days from Pune and the full Char Dham about 11–12 days. Registration is mandatory.
Can I visit Nainital and Mussoorie together from Pune?
Yes, but allow at least 7–8 days. They're in different regions, and the drive between them takes most of a day.
How many days are needed for Munsiyari from Pune?
Plan at least 6–7 days. Munsiyari is about 10–11 hours by road from Kathgodam, so shorter trips leave little time there.
Where will I be picked up after arriving from Pune?
Pickup is arranged from Kathgodam, Delhi, Dehradun Airport, Haridwar or Pantnagar, depending on your route.
