Morning: Fly into Dehradun Airport, collect your luggage and take a pre‑booked taxi to Rishikesh (≈1 hour). Enjoy a light snack at the airport café before heading out.
Afternoon: Check into your Rishikesh hotel (already booked) and relax. Take a gentle stroll along the banks of the Ganga River to unwind after travel.
Evening: Attend the evening **Aarti** at Triveni Ghat and savor a simple vegetarian dinner at a riverside café.
Find HotelsMorning: Begin with a sunrise walk to the iconic Laxman Jhula, then explore the nearby **Ram Jhula** for panoramic views.
Afternoon: Visit the tranquil **Neelkanth Mahadev Temple** on a short hill‑top drive, followed by a visit to the **Ganga Aarti** platform at **Shri Yogeshwar Temple**.
Evening: Unwind with a yoga session at the **Parmarth Niketan** as the sun sets, followed by a dinner of local Garhwali cuisine.
Find HotelsMorning: Depart early for the hill station of **Mussoorie** (≈2 hours by road). Stop at the scenic **Kempty Falls** for a quick photo stop.
Afternoon: Check‑in at a boutique hotel in Mussoorie and have a light lunch. Wander through the **Mall Road** to soak up the colonial charm.
Evening: Watch the sunset from **Gun Hill** using the cable‑car and enjoy a dinner of Alpine delicacies at a hillside restaurant.
Find HotelsMorning: Trek to **Company Bagh** and **Jharipani Falls**, offering fresh mountain air and waterfall mist.
Afternoon: Explore the **Khalikote Temple** and then head to the **Mussoorie Lake** for a peaceful paddle boat ride.
Evening: Return to the hotel for a relaxed dinner, followed by a stroll along **Cloud’s End** to admire the starlit valley.
Find HotelsMorning: Drive to **Kausani** (≈4 hours). Enjoy the scenic drive through the **Dehradun–Kashipur** valley.
Afternoon: Arrive in Kausani, check into a homestay, and relish a traditional Garhwali lunch.
Evening: Visit the **Anashakti Ashram** and watch the sunset over the Himalayas from the **Ananda Dwar** viewpoint.
Find HotelsMorning: Embark on a guided trek to **Panwar Viewpoint**, offering panoramic views of the Nanda Devi range.
Afternoon: Visit the **Kausani Tea Gardens** for a tea‑tasting session, followed by a short visit to the **Baijnath Temple**.
Evening: Enjoy a bonfire dinner at the homestay, listening to local folklore and music.
Find HotelsMorning: Early departure for **Auli** (≈3 hours) via the **Karnaprayag‑Badrinath** highway, a scenic high‑altitude route.
Afternoon: Take the **cable‑car** to the ski resort. Engage in beginner snow‑boarding or take a leisurely snow‑walk.
Evening: Relax in the resort’s lounge, enjoy hot chocolate, and watch the night sky from the **Auli Sunset Point**.
Find HotelsMorning: Enjoy a final sunrise trek on **Auli’s Snow Ridge** for breathtaking mountain vistas.
Afternoon: Descend to Rishikesh, stopping at the historic **Nainital** for a quick lunch and lake view.
Evening: Arrive back in Rishikesh, check into a budget-friendly guesthouse and enjoy a final dinner at the **Ganga View Café**.
Find HotelsMorning: Relax with a gentle morning walk at **Lakshman Jhula** and enjoy a light breakfast.
Afternoon: Pack and head to Dehradun Airport (≈1 hour) for your onward flight.
Evening: Reflect on the adventure, share photos with friends, and prepare for the next journey.
Find HotelsIf you need more time to explore the high‑altitude areas, add an extra day at Auli for a full day of trekking and a possible visit to the nearby **Chandrashila** trek. To shorten the trip, you can skip the overnight stay in Kausani and return directly from Mussoorie to Rishikesh, which reduces travel time but sacrifices the serene mountain‑lake experience.