Ganga Aarti, Rafting and Mussoorie Group Trip
Duration
7 Days 6 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 group trip follows the Ganga from the plains into the foothills over six nights: one in Haridwar, two in Rishikesh, two in Mussoorie and a last night in Dehradun. You see the evening aarti at Har Ki Pauri, spend a day on the water at Rishikesh and then climb to Mussoorie for Kempty Falls, Gun Hill and the Mall Road. A trip captain travels with the group, and vegetarian and Jain meal options are available on request. Breakfast and dinner are included at the hotels, and the pace is relaxed, which suits families, friends travelling together and senior parents. Departures run in the dry season only. Rafting depends on river levels and is not available during the monsoon, and hill roads can be affected by weather.
- Evening Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar
- Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula areas and Triveni Ghat aarti in Rishikesh
- White-water rafting on the Ganga, subject to season and river levels
- Kempty Falls, Gun Hill and Mall Road in Mussoorie
- Robber's Cave and Mindrolling Monastery in Dehradun
- Trip captain with the group and vegetarian or Jain meals on request
Itinerary
1Day 1: Arrival in Haridwar | Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri
- Arrive at Haridwar Railway Station or Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport and meet your trip captain.
- Transfer to your hotel in Haridwar and check in.
- In the evening, walk to Har Ki Pauri for the Ganga aarti at dusk.
- Dinner at the hotel.
- 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.
- Check in, then explore the Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula areas with their riverside cafes and shops.
- Attend the evening aarti at Triveni Ghat, followed by dinner at the hotel.
- Overnight stay in Rishikesh.
3Day 3: River Rafting | Free Afternoon in Rishikesh
- After breakfast, head to the rafting point for a guided white-water run on the Ganga, with safety gear provided.
- Have a snack and change at the riverbank before returning to the hotel.
- The afternoon is free for cafes, shopping or a quiet walk by the river.
- Dinner at the hotel.
- Overnight stay in Rishikesh.
4Day 4: Rishikesh to Mussoorie | Evening on 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.
- In the evening, stroll along Mall Road and enjoy tea and snacks.
- Dinner at the hotel.
- Overnight stay in Mussoorie.
5Day 5: Kempty Falls | Gun Hill | Company Garden
- After breakfast, drive to Kempty Falls for a morning at the waterfall.
- Return to Mussoorie and visit Company Garden.
- Take the ropeway to Gun Hill for mountain views on clear days, subject to operation.
- The evening is free for Mall Road.
- Overnight stay in Mussoorie.
6Day 6: Mussoorie to Dehradun | Robber's Cave and Monastery
- After breakfast, check out and drive down to Dehradun, about 1.5 hours away.
- Visit Robber's Cave (Guchhupani), a river gorge cut through a natural cave.
- Continue to Mindrolling Monastery for its Buddhist temple and gardens.
- Check in at your hotel and enjoy a free evening.
- Overnight stay in Dehradun.
7Day 7: Departure from Dehradun
- After breakfast, check out of the hotel.
- 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
- 1 night hotel accommodation in Dehradun on twin sharing
- Daily breakfast and dinner at the hotels
- AC vehicle for transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary
- Guided white-water rafting in Rishikesh, subject to season and river levels
- Entry to the sights listed in the itinerary, except optional rides
- Services of a trip captain throughout the tour
- Vegetarian and Jain meal options on request, subject to availability
- Assistance from our travel experts
Exclusions
- Transport to and from the destination, such as flights or trains
- Lunches and any meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal expenses, laundry, tips and porterage
- Optional activities and ropeway rides such as Mansa Devi, unless listed
- Camera fees and any entry fees not listed
- 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
- Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
- Rain jacket or umbrella
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 and availability are confirmed at the time of booking. Cancellation and refund are as per our Terms & Conditions.
- This is a group departure and runs on minimum numbers; we will inform you in advance if a departure needs to change.
- A trip captain accompanies the group throughout.
- The itinerary order may change due to weather, road, river or operational conditions without reducing the sights covered.
- Rafting is suspended during the monsoon, roughly July to mid-September, and has age and health limits. High water can also stop trips.
- Hill roads between Rishikesh and Mussoorie can be delayed by landslides or heavy rain, so allow buffer time.
- 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.