3-Day Adventure Itinerary: Haridwar, Rishikesh, Mussoorie

  1. Day 1: Haridwar
    0 minutes (0 miles) from Haridwar

    Begin your adventure in Haridwar, known as the "Gateway to the Gods." Start your day with a dip at Har Ki Pauri, a sacred ghat on the Ganges river. Take a cable car ride to the top of Mansa Devi temple, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the city. Visit the Chandi Devi temple, accessible by cable car or a steep hike. In the evening, attend the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti ceremony along the river, a Hindu ritual involving fire and chanting.

  2. Day 2: Rishikesh
    23 minutes (18.3 miles) from Haridwar

    Drive to Rishikesh, a spiritual town known as the "Yoga Capital of the World" and the birthplace of Ayurveda. Start your day with a yoga session or a dip in the river at Triveni Ghat. Visit the Beatles Ashram, where the famous band once stayed and composed music. Take a thrilling white water rafting trip on the Ganges river, or go bungee jumping from a height of 83 meters (272 feet) at Jumpin Heights. End your day with a sunset hike to the Neer Garh waterfall.

  3. Day 3: Mussoorie
    1 hour 30 minutes (34.4 miles) from Rishikesh

    Drive to Mussoorie, a scenic hill station known as the "Queen of the Hills." Start your day with a cable car ride to Gun Hill, the second highest peak in Mussoorie, for breathtaking views of the Himalayas. Visit the Kempty Falls, a popular picnic spot with a cascading waterfall. Take a thrilling zip line ride at the Skywalk Adventure Park, or go on a trek to the nearby Nag Tibba peak. End your day with a stroll along the Mall Road, lined with shops and restaurants.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Har Ki Pauri (1 hour, free)
  • Mansa Devi temple (1 hour, 300 INR)
  • Chandi Devi temple (1.5 hours, 200 INR)
  • Ganga Aarti ceremony (1 hour, free)
  • Triveni Ghat (1 hour, free)
  • Beatles Ashram (1.5 hours, 600 INR)
  • White water rafting (3 hours, 1500 INR)
  • Bungee jumping (1 hour, 3550 INR)
  • Neer Garh waterfall (2 hours, free)
  • Gun Hill (1 hour, 75 INR)
  • Kempty Falls (2 hours, 50 INR)
  • Skywalk Adventure Park (2 hours, 2000 INR)
  • Nag Tibba trek (4 hours, 1000 INR)
  • Mall Road (1 hour, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 11,975 INR
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