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Relaxing 5-Day Itinerary in Uttarakhand, November 2023

  1. Day 1: Dehradun
    30 minutes (14.8 km) from Jolly Grant Airport

    Start your day at the famous Mindrolling Monastery, one of the largest Buddhist centers in India. Take a peaceful stroll around its beautiful gardens and experience some mindfulness in the meditation hall. After lunch, head to Robber's Cave, a natural cave formation surrounded by lush greenery. Take a dip in the cool water and enjoy the serene surroundings. End your day at the Rajaji National Park, which is open from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Take a jeep safari and spot wildlife such as tigers, elephants, and leopards.

  2. Day 2: Rishikesh
    1 hour 15 minutes (30.5 km) from Dehradun

    Begin your day with a yoga session at the Parmarth Niketan Ashram. After breakfast, head to the iconic Laxman Jhula, a suspension bridge over the Ganges River. Cross the bridge and explore the numerous temples and ashrams on the other side. After lunch, visit the Beatles Ashram, a former ashram where the Beatles stayed and composed music in the late 1960s. End your day with a mesmerizing Ganga Aarti ceremony at Triveni Ghat, where priests perform fire rituals to the river accompanied by devotional music.

  3. Day 3: Haridwar
    1 hour 20 minutes (41.9 km) from Rishikesh

    Start your day at the Har Ki Pauri ghat, a sacred bathing ghat on the Ganges River. Take a holy dip in the river and witness the morning Aarti ceremony. After breakfast, visit the Chandi Devi Temple, a hilltop temple dedicated to the goddess Chandi. Take the cable car ride to reach the temple and enjoy the stunning views of the city. After lunch, visit the Mansa Devi Temple, another hilltop temple accessible by the cable car. End your day by taking a stroll at the Rajaji National Park, open from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

  4. Day 4: Nainital
    5 hours 30 minutes (280 km) from Haridwar

    Start your day by taking a relaxing boat ride at Naini Lake, surrounded by beautiful hills. After breakfast, visit the Naina Devi Temple, a popular temple dedicated to the goddess Naina. Take a cable car ride to reach the Snow View Point and enjoy the panoramic views of the Himalayas. After lunch, visit the Eco Cave Gardens, a network of interconnected caves with different animal-shaped structures. End your day by taking a stroll at the Nainital Zoo, which is open from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

  5. Day 5: Mussoorie
    5 hours 45 minutes (301 km) from Nainital

    Begin your day by taking a cable car ride to Gun Hill, the second-highest peak in Mussoorie, offering panoramic views of the Himalayas. After breakfast, visit the Kempty Falls, a beautiful waterfall surrounded by lush green hills. Take a dip in the cool water and enjoy the serene surroundings. After lunch, visit the Mussoorie Lake, a peaceful lake surrounded by hills and offering boating activities. End your day by taking a stroll at the Camel's Back Road, a scenic road with stunning views of the sunset.

Recommendations

Consider taking a day trip to the Jim Corbett National Park, which is open from 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Explore the wildlife and nature of the park by taking a jeep safari or a guided tour. Another must-see attraction is the Valley of Flowers National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Chamoli District. It is open from June to October and offers stunning views of numerous species of flowers.

For a fun-filled adventure, consider river rafting in Rishikesh or bungee jumping at Mohanchatti.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Mindrolling Monastery (2 hours, free)
  • Robber's Cave (2 hours, INR 100 per person)
  • Rajaji National Park (3 hours, INR 1500 per jeep for Indian nationals)
  • Parmarth Niketan Ashram (1 hour, free)
  • Laxman Jhula (2 hours, free)
  • Beatles Ashram (2 hours, INR 150 per person)
  • Ganga Aarti ceremony (1 hour, free)
  • Har Ki Pauri ghat (2 hours, free)
  • Chandi Devi Temple (2 hours, INR 360 per person for cable car ride)
  • Mansa Devi Temple (2 hours, INR 340 per person for cable car ride)
  • Naini Lake boat ride (1 hour, INR 210 per person)
  • Naina Devi Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Snow View Point (1 hour, INR 140 per person for cable car ride)
  • Eco Cave Gardens (2 hours, INR 50 per person)
  • Nainital Zoo (2 hours, INR 50 per person)
  • Gun Hill cable car ride (1 hour, INR 75 per person)
  • Kempty Falls (2 hours, INR 50 per person)
  • Mussoorie Lake (1 hour, INR 20 per person)
  • Camel's Back Road (2 hours, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 3855 per person

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