Uttarakhand: Haridwar, Rishikesh and Mussoorie
Evening prayers on the Ganga, riverside Rishikesh and a cool hill station.
- Duration: 5 days, 4 nights
- Route: Haridwar – Rishikesh – Mussoorie
- Best time: March to June, September to November
- Difficulty: Easy
- Price: Personalised Journeys, priced to your choice of hotels
Overview
A short break in the foothills of the Himalayas. You’ll watch the evening prayers on the Ganga at Haridwar, spend a day in Rishikesh with its suspension bridges and riverside cafés, then head up to Mussoorie for cooler air and valley views.
- Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar
- Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula in Rishikesh
- River rafting on the Ganga (optional, in season)
- Kempty Falls and Mall Road in Mussoorie
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Haridwar
Pickup at Haridwar station or Dehradun airport and hotel check-in. In the evening, watch the Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri.
Day 2: Haridwar to Rishikesh
Drive about 1 hour to Rishikesh. Walk across Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula, visit Triveni Ghat and try the riverside cafés. River rafting is optional, in season.
Day 3: Rishikesh to Mussoorie
Drive about 3 hours to Mussoorie. Visit Kempty Falls in the afternoon, then walk along Mall Road in the evening.
Day 4: Mussoorie sightseeing
Take the ropeway to Gun Hill, then visit Lal Tibba for mountain views on clear days. Free time in the afternoon.
Day 5: Departure
Drive about 2 to 3 hours to Dehradun airport or Haridwar station.
What’s included
Included
- 4 nights in hotels, twin sharing
- All meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Flights and train tickets within India
- Ropeway and entry fees
- Private air-conditioned car with driver
- Pickup and drop at Haridwar or Dehradun
- Tolls, parking and driver allowance
- River rafting and other activities arranged on request
Not included
- Tips and personal expenses
Hotels
- Haridwar: 1 night, Hotel
- Rishikesh: 1 night, Hotel
- Mussoorie: 2 nights, Hotel
We suggest hotels to suit your requirements, in the hotel style you choose (Premium, Luxury or Heritage & palaces). Stays are twin sharing.
Dates and price
Private trips can start on any date. Rafting usually runs from about September to June and is closed in the monsoon. Mussoorie can be crowded on summer weekends, so book early.
This is a Personalised Journey, so its price depends on the hotels you choose, your dates and your group size. Ask us for a quote.
Questions
Is river rafting included?
It isn’t part of the standard plan, but we can arrange it on request. It usually runs outside the monsoon months, and operators set age and weight limits. Tell us who is travelling and we’ll advise.
Can we start in Rishikesh instead of Haridwar?
Yes. Tell us where you’d like to start and we’ll adjust the plan and price.
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