Rishikesh & Mussoorie Getaway – 3 Nights / 4 Days

Ganga aarti in Haridwar, rafting and cafés in Rishikesh, and the Queen of the Hills — a perfect long weekend from Delhi.

Duration3N / 4D
RouteDelhi – Haridwar – Rishikesh – Mussoorie – Delhi
Best timeSeptember to June
Starts / endsDelhi (Dehradun airport pick-up on request)

Trip overview

A long-weekend escape from Delhi that combines the spiritual and the scenic: Ganga aarti in Haridwar, rafting and riverside cafés in Rishikesh, and a cool night in Mussoorie.

Highlights

The evening Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar
White-water rafting on the Ganga (September to June)
Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula and Beatles Ashram in Rishikesh
Mussoorie’s Mall Road, Kempty Falls and Landour

Day-wise itinerary

Day 1: Delhi to Haridwar and Rishikesh (about 6 hours)

Pick-up in Delhi and drive to Haridwar in time for the evening Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri. Continue to Rishikesh. Overnight in Rishikesh.

Day 2: Rishikesh – rafting and sightseeing

Morning white-water rafting from Shivpuri (at your own cost). Afternoon at Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula and Beatles Ashram, then the Ganga aarti at Parmarth Niketan or Triveni Ghat. Overnight in Rishikesh.

Day 3: Rishikesh to Mussoorie (about 3 hours)

Drive to Mussoorie via Dehradun. Visit Kempty Falls, ride the ropeway to Gun Hill and stroll along the Mall Road. Overnight in Mussoorie.

Day 4: Landour and return to Delhi (about 7 hours)

Morning walk around Landour’s Char Dukan and Lal Tibba, then drive back to Delhi by evening.

Good to know

Rafting is suspended during the monsoon (usually July to mid-September).
Rishikesh is a vegetarian, alcohol-free town.
Weekends are busy on the Delhi–Haridwar highway; leave Delhi early.

Package FAQs

Can we travel by train instead of road?

Yes. We can book the Shatabdi or Vande Bharat to Haridwar or Dehradun and arrange a cab from there.

Is rafting safe for beginners?

Yes. The Shivpuri stretch (about 16 km) is suitable for beginners, with trained guides, helmets and life jackets.

What's included

3 nights' accommodation on twin sharing (2 Rishikesh, 1 Mussoorie)
Daily breakfast
Private AC cab from Delhi for the full trip
Driver allowance, tolls, state taxes, parking and fuel

Not included

Flights or train tickets to the starting point
GST (charged as applicable)
Entry tickets, camera fees and guide charges unless mentioned
Lunch and meals not mentioned
Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Travel insurance
Anything not listed under inclusions
River rafting, bungee jumping and other adventure activities
Ropeway tickets in Mussoorie

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