Classic Uttarakhand: Haridwar, Rishikesh and Mussoorie
Duration
6 Days 5 Nights
Pickup
Haridwar Railway Station or Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport
Drop
Dehradun Railway Station or Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport
Type
Short-haul
Overview & Highlights
This classic private circuit takes you from the Ganga ghats to the hill station of Mussoorie in five nights. You see the evening aarti at Har Ki Pauri, explore Rishikesh and spend a day on the river, then travel up to Mussoorie for Kempty Falls, Gun Hill and the Mall Road. It works for families, couples and friends who want a first look at Uttarakhand without a rushed schedule. Departure dates and the pace are flexible, and the price shown is a sample starting price. This trip is best from March to June and from October to November. Rafting is not available in the monsoon.
- Evening Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar
- Mansa Devi temple, with an optional ropeway ride
- Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula areas and Triveni Ghat aarti in Rishikesh
- White-water rafting on the Ganga, subject to season
- Kempty Falls, Gun Hill and Mall Road in Mussoorie
Itinerary
1Day 1: Arrival in Haridwar | Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri
- Arrive at Haridwar Railway Station or Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport.
- Transfer to your hotel in Haridwar and check in.
- In the evening, walk to Har Ki Pauri for the Ganga aarti at dusk.
- Overnight stay in Haridwar.
2Day 2: Haridwar to Rishikesh | Triveni Ghat Aarti
- After breakfast, visit Mansa Devi temple; the ropeway ride is optional and paid locally.
- Check out and drive to Rishikesh, about an hour away.
- Explore the Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula areas and their riverside cafes.
- Attend the evening aarti at Triveni Ghat.
- Overnight stay in Rishikesh.
3Day 3: River Rafting | Free Afternoon
- After breakfast, take a guided white-water rafting run on the Ganga, with safety gear provided.
- Return to the hotel to freshen up.
- The afternoon is free for cafes, yoga or a walk by the river.
- Overnight stay in Rishikesh.
4Day 4: Rishikesh to Mussoorie | Mall Road
- After breakfast, check out and drive to Mussoorie via Dehradun, about three hours.
- Check in at your hotel and rest after the winding drive.
- Stroll along Mall Road in the evening.
- Overnight stay in Mussoorie.
5Day 5: Kempty Falls | Gun Hill | Company Garden
- After breakfast, drive to Kempty Falls for a morning at the waterfall.
- Visit Company Garden and take the ropeway to Gun Hill for mountain views, subject to operation.
- Enjoy a free evening on Mall Road.
- Overnight stay in Mussoorie.
6Day 6: Departure from Dehradun
- After breakfast, check out and drive to Dehradun, about 1.5 hours away.
- Transfer to Dehradun Railway Station or Jolly Grant Airport for your onward journey.
Weather, road conditions and safety may require changes to the itinerary.
Inclusions
- 1 night hotel accommodation in Haridwar on twin sharing
- 2 nights hotel accommodation in Rishikesh on twin sharing
- 2 nights hotel accommodation in Mussoorie on twin sharing
- Daily breakfast at the hotels
- Private AC vehicle for transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary
- Guided white-water rafting in Rishikesh, subject to season and river levels
- Sightseeing as per itinerary, except optional rides
- Assistance from our travel experts
Exclusions
- Transport to and from the destination, such as flights or trains
- Lunches and dinners not mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal expenses, laundry, tips and porterage
- Optional activities, ropeway rides and camera fees
- Anything not mentioned under inclusions
- GST as applicable
Other Info
Must carry
- Government photo ID such as Aadhaar, passport, voter ID or driving licence
- Train or flight tickets
- Warm layers, as hill nights are cold
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Swimwear or a quick-dry change of clothes for rafting
- Motion-sickness tablets and personal medicines
Notes
- Carry a valid government photo ID for every traveller, as hotels require it at check-in.
- Standard hotel check-in is around 2 pm and check-out around 12 noon.
- Rates are indicative and confirmed at the time of booking. Cancellation and refund are as per our Terms & Conditions.
- The itinerary order may change due to weather, road or river conditions without reducing the sights covered.
- Rafting is suspended during the monsoon, roughly July to mid-September, and has age and health limits.
- Hill roads can be blocked by landslides in the monsoon, so we advise travelling outside July to September.
- Haridwar and the temple areas of Rishikesh are vegetarian and alcohol-free. Dress modestly at ghats and temples.
See our Terms & Conditions for payment and cancellation rules.