7-Day Northern India Itinerary: Haridwar, Rishikesh, Dehradun, Mussoorie

1. Day 1: Haridwar
   25 minutes (9.4 km) from Dehradun Airport

   Wander through Har Ki Pauri, a famous ghat where devotees take a dip in the holy Ganga. Observe Aarti ceremony during the evening.

2. Day 2: Rishikesh
   20 minutes (22.7 km) from Haridwar

   Take a walk at Laxman Jhula, a suspension bridge. Visit Triveni Ghat, the confluence of three rivers. Meditate at the Beatles Ashram.

3. Day 3: Dehradun
   44 minutes (31 km) from Rishikesh

   See the Robber's Cave, a natural cave formation. Visit the Mindrolling Monastery, a prominent Buddhist temple. Take a walk in the Malsi Deer Park.

4. Day 4-5: Mussoorie
   1 hour 18 minutes (34 km) from Dehradun

   Stroll through the colonial-style Lal Tibba, enjoy a breathtaking view of the Himalayas. Experience a cable car ride at Gun Hill. Go for a hike in Happy Valley.

5. Day 6: Rajaji National Park
   1 hour 30 minutes (54 km) from Mussoorie

   Take a safari into the jungle, observe wild fauna and flora including elephants, tigers and panthers. Go birdwatching.

6. Day 7: Mussoorie
   1 hour 30 minutes (53 km) from Rajaji National Park

   Indulge in a shopping spree, taste local cuisine and sip tea at Char Dukaan. Visit Kempty Falls, a natural waterfall and have a drink at The Writer's Bar.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Har Ki Pauri (1 hour, free)
• Triveni Ghat (1 hour, free)
• Beatles Ashram (1 hour, 150 INR)
• Robber's Cave (2 hours, 30 INR)
• Mindrolling Monastery (1.5 hours, donation-based)
• Malsi Deer Park (2 hours, 50 INR)
• Lal Tibba (1.5 hours, 200 INR)
• Gun Hill (1 hour, 75 INR)
• Happy Valley hike (3 hours, free)
• Rajaji National Park safari (4 hours, 1300 INR)
• Shop and dine at Char Dukaan (1 hour, 500 INR)
• Kempty Falls (2 hours, 50 INR)
• Visit The Writer's Bar (1 hour, 500 INR)
• Total Estimated Costs (per person): 2700 INR

Useful Tips

For an extended trip, visit the Jim Corbett National Park, an additional four-hour drive from Rajaji National Park. Subtract a day from Dehradun or Haridwar if in a rush.