Haridwar - Mussoorie - Rishikesh

Itinerary Details

Day 1: Arrival at Delhi - Transfer to Haridwar

Upon your arrival and meet and greet with our representative in Delhi, you will be transferred to Haridwar by road. Haridwar is a famous pilgrimage holy city that has religious signi cance, as this is the point where the holy Ganges (after completing its course of 310 kms - from its source at Gaumukh) emerges from the Himalayas to begin its slow progress into the Indo-Gangetic plains in North India for the rst time in Haridwar. The main ghat 'Har ki Pauri' (footsteps of God) is supposedly the precise spot where this happens. Thus the river's power to wash away sins at this spot is superlative and endorsed by a footprint of Vishnu left on a stone here.

Upon arrival, check-in to your hotel. In the evening, visit ashrams and temples - Mansa Devi and Chamunda Devi. Later witness the evening Aarti of the Holy River Ganga. This aarti is a beautiful ceremony in which deeyas (the oil lamps) are offered to God. Return to hotel for overnight stay.

Notes: Also, note that most of the temples do remain closed between 1200-1700 hours. There are temples at each place which remain open throughout the day, so please schedule accordingly and check before visit. Moreover all activities/sevas/pujas do get altered or not available in festival times, so exercise caution.

Day 2: Transfer from Haridwar to Mussoorie Via Rishikesh

After breakfast today, check out from your hotel in Haridwar and hit the road to the beautiful hill station/'Queen of the Hills' Mussoorie. On your way, visit Sahastradhara (or 'sulphur springs') in Dehradun, and the popular landmarks of Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula in Rishikesh. Continue on the road to Mussoorie. Upon arrival in Mussoorie late in the afternoon, check in at your hotel and get comfortable. Spend the rest of your day in leisure. Overnight stay at your hotel in Mussoorie.

Day 3: Excursion to Dhanaulti and Kempty Falls

After breakfast today, set out on an excursion to the small resort hamlet of Dhanaulti - at a 33 kilometer distance from Mussoorie. Go up to the ancient mountain top shrine of Surkhanda Devi (9700 ft). The shrine is surrounded by exquisite deodar and pine trees, beautiful valleys, and snowcapped mountains. Later, visit the famous Kempty Falls. This falls was developed as a tourist destination by a British o cer John Mekinan, around 1835. The name Kempty is probably derived from the word 'camp-tea', as the British, during the colonial rule, would organize their tea parties here. In the evening, spend time around Mall Road for some shopping. Return to your hotel. Overnight stay at your hotel in Mussoorie.

Day 4: Full Day Mussoorie Excursion

In the morning after breakfast, move out to explore the vast stretch of Happy Valley road. This place indeed promises a happy feeling with so many places of interest to explore – estates, temples or sprawling gardens. In the afternoon pay a visit to Gun Hill, Lake Mist, Kempty Falls, Mussoorie Lake, Bhadraj Temples, Naga Devatha Temple and the Mussoorie Christ Church. Later in the day pay a visit to the Tibetan Refugee Camp. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 5: Transfer from Mussoorie to Rishikesh

After breakfast today, depart from Mussoorie and hit the road to 'yoga capital of the world' Rishikesh. Located on the foothills of the Himalayas on the pious banks of holy river Ganga, Rishikesh is visited by a large number of tourists for being an important pilgrimage town in India and for the number of adventure sports activities offered here - loved by both peace seekers and adventurers.

Upon arrival in Rishikesh, check in at your listed hotel and get comfortable with your new surroundings. Take the time to freshen up and relax. In the evening, head out and attend the sacred aarti ceremony at Triveni Ghat. Return to your hotel. Overnight stay at your hotel in Rishikesh.

Day 6: Rishikesh Local Sightseeing - Departure to Delhi

After breakfast today, set out on a local sightseeing tour of Rishikesh, before we hit the road back to Delhi. Be sure to visit Ram Jhulla and Laxman Jhulla - 2 popular landmarks and iron suspension bridges over river Ganges, Sivananda Ashram - soak in the great vibrations and simple lifestyle; Triveni Ghat - where you notice a con uence of 3 the holy rivers of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati; ashrams Parmarth Niketan - a world famous ashram and Gita Kutir. After, we continue on the road to Delhi. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the airport/railway station to board your ight/train back home. Your tour has come to an end. Let the memories begin!