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Uttarakhand Getaway — Mussoorie, Dhanaulti & Rishikesh 4N/5D
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The quick Garhwal loop out of Dehradun. Two nights in Mussoorie for Kempty Falls, Company Garden, Lal Tibba and Landour, a drive through Dhanaulti's deodar ridges, and two nights in Rishikesh for the Beatles Ashram, Laxman Jhula, evening Ganga Aarti and optional rafting.
Trip at a glance
- Kempty Falls and Lal Tibba
- Landour's colonial lanes and Char Dukan
- Dhanaulti Eco Park
- Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat
- Optional white-water rafting
Day by day
5 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 sightseeing
Kempty Falls first, before the crowds build, then Company Garden, and Lal Tibba — the highest point in Mussoorie, with Himalayan peaks visible on a clear morning. Continue to Landour for its colonial lanes and Char Dukan, and Gun Hill Point by ropeway. Evening free for cafés and Mall Road. Overnight in Mussoorie.
- 3
Day 3
Mussoorie to Dhanaulti and down to Rishikesh
Check out and drive through deodar forest to Dhanaulti, stopping at the Eco Park and the Himalayan viewpoints along the ridge. Then the long descent to Rishikesh on the Ganga. Check in and walk down for the evening Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat — lamps, bells and the river going gold. Overnight in Rishikesh.
- 4
Day 4
Rishikesh — river, ashrams and adventure
Morning walk to Neer Garh Waterfall in the forest above the town, then the Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula bridges and the ghats between them. Afternoon at the Beatles Ashram, its graffiti-covered meditation cells now half-reclaimed by the forest. Optional river rafting or other adventure activities, subject to season. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Rishikesh.
- 5
Day 5
Rishikesh to Dehradun — departure
Breakfast and a leisurely morning by the river, then the short drive to Dehradun and drop at the airport or railway station 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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