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Uttarakhand Grand Tour — Mussoorie to Lansdowne 7N/8D
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The long Garhwal circuit, finishing somewhere most itineraries never go. Mussoorie and Landour, Kanatal and Surkanda Devi, Rishikesh's river and adventure day, then two nights in Lansdowne for Tip-in-Top, St. Mary's, the Garhwal Rifles museum and the forest road to Tarkeshwar Mahadev.
Trip at a glance
- Lansdowne cantonment and Bhulla Lake
- Tarkeshwar Mahadev in the deodar forest
- Surkanda Devi and Tehri Lake
- Kanatal forest resort night
- Rishikesh Ganga Aarti and rafting
Day by day
8 days, start to finish — travel, activities and where you sleep each night.
- 1
Day 1
Dehradun to Mussoorie
Pick-up at Dehradun airport or railway station and the short climb to Mussoorie, the Queen of the Hills, at 6,500 ft. Check in and take the evening on Mall Road and the quiet loop of Camel's Back Road, with the Doon valley lights coming on below and Kulri Market for chaat and shopping. Overnight in Mussoorie.
- 2
Day 2
Mussoorie, George Everest and Landour
Kempty Falls in the morning, then George Everest Peak for the panorama that the Surveyor General chose to live with. Company Garden, then across to Landour for Lal Tibba, Char Dukan and the colonial lanes. Back to Mussoorie for an evening of shopping and cafés. Overnight in Mussoorie.
- 3
Day 3
Mussoorie to Dhanaulti and Kanatal
Breakfast, check out and drive to Dhanaulti for the Eco Park and its deodar and pine forest. Continue to Kanatal, checking in at a mountain resort or camp. Afternoon for the peaceful surroundings, an optional nature walk and the sunset point, with a bonfire in the evening if the weather allows. Overnight in Kanatal.
- 4
Day 4
Kanatal to Rishikesh via Surkanda Devi and Tehri
Early breakfast and check-out. Walk or take the ropeway up to Surkanda Devi for the Himalayan views, then continue past Tehri Lake with optional water activities. Drive on down to Rishikesh, check in and attend the evening Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat. Overnight in Rishikesh.
- 5
Day 5
Rishikesh sightseeing and adventure
Neer Garh Waterfall in the morning, then the Beatles Ashram and the Laxman Jhula area. The afternoon is for the optional adventure menu — white-water rafting on the Ganga, bungee jumping, the giant swing or ziplining — all subject to season, age limits and operating conditions. Evening free for the riverside cafés. Overnight in Rishikesh.
- 6
Day 6
Rishikesh to Lansdowne
Breakfast and check-out for the scenic drive to Lansdowne, a small cantonment town in the Garhwal hills that has stayed almost entirely undeveloped. Check in, then Bhulla Lake and the local market, and a sunset viewpoint over the pine and oak forest. Overnight in Lansdowne.
- 7
Day 7
Explore Lansdowne
Tip-in-Top viewpoint in the morning for the Himalayan skyline, then St. Mary's Church and the Darwan Singh Regimental Museum, which tells the Garhwal Rifles' story. Afternoon drive through the forest to Tarkeshwar Mahadev, a temple in a deodar grove that feels a long way from anywhere. Evening at the resort with an optional bonfire. Overnight in Lansdowne.
- 8
Day 8
Lansdowne to Delhi or Dehradun — departure
Breakfast and check-out with a leisurely morning, an optional short nature walk or café stop, then the drive to Delhi or Dehradun for your onward journey.
Inclusions & exclusions
What's included
- Accommodation on double/triple sharing in hotels, resorts and camps
- Daily breakfast, plus dinner where specified
- Private vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
- Pick-up and drop at Dehradun airport or railway station
- All sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary
- Driver allowance, fuel, tolls and parking
- Bonfire at the Kanatal property, subject to weather and permissions
- On-trip coordinator assistance
Not included
- Travel to and from Dehradun
- Lunches and meals not specified
- Ropeway, entry tickets and camera charges
- River rafting, bungee, giant swing and zipline — paid directly
- Personal expenses, tips and shopping
- Costs due to weather, roadblocks or itinerary changes
- Travel insurance and medical expenses
- Anything not specifically mentioned under Inclusions
Where you stay
Hill hotels in Mussoorie, mountain resorts or Swiss camps in Kanatal, and riverside stays in Rishikesh.
Good to know
When can we raft in Rishikesh?
Rafting runs roughly late September to June and is suspended during the monsoon. Bungee and the giant swing operate year round subject to weather, with age and weight limits.
Is Kanatal worth the extra night?
It is the quietest part of the circuit — pine forest, a bonfire and a genuinely dark sky, with Surkanda Devi and Tehri Lake within an hour. Travellers consistently rate it the highlight over Mussoorie.
Will we get snow?
Mussoorie, Dhanaulti and Kanatal see snowfall in late December through February in most years, though it's never guaranteed. Surkanda Devi is the most reliable spot for it.
Is alcohol allowed in Rishikesh?
No. Rishikesh and Haridwar are dry, vegetarian towns, and that includes the hotels and cafés.
How far is the drive from Delhi?
Dehradun is about 6 hours by road or a 50-minute flight, and there are overnight trains from Delhi. Packages start with pick-up at Dehradun.
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