7-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary for Haridwar Rishikesh Mathura Vrindavan Gokul Agra Mussoorie in October 2023

  1. Day 1: Haridwar
    30 minutes (20.1 km) from Rishikesh

    Visit the Har Ki Pauri ghat on the banks of the Ganges, attend the Ganga Aarti ceremony in the evening, and explore local markets for souvenirs and street food.

  2. Day 2: Rishikesh
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    2 hours (74.7 km) from Haridwar

    Visit Triveni Ghat for a dip in the holy waters, take a walk across the Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula suspension bridges, and enjoy the scenic views of the Ganges and surrounding hills.

  3. Day 3: Mathura and Vrindavan
    2 hours (106.8 km) from Rishikesh

    Visit the birthplace of Lord Krishna in Mathura at the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple and explore the colourful markets. In Vrindavan, visit the Banke Bihari Temple and the ISKCON Temple for a spiritual experience.

  4. Day 4: Gokul
    1 hour 20 minutes (40.7 km) from Vrindavan

    Visit the Gokulnanda Temple, the Gokul Barrage, and the Gokul Chhappan Chhatri for a glimpse into Lord Krishna's childhood and mythological stories.

  5. Day 5: Agra
    2 hours 30 minutes (126.9 km) from Gokul

    Visit the iconic Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah for a taste of Mughal architecture and history.

  6. Day 6: Mussoorie
    5 hours (276.9 km) from Agra

    Enjoy the scenic beauty of the hill station, take a cable car ride to Gun Hill for panoramic views, visit Kempty Falls for a dip in the cold water, and explore the local markets for souvenirs and food.

  7. Day 7: Departure
    5 hours 45 minutes (277.8 km) from Mussoorie

    Depart for your next destination or return home with unforgettable memories of your North India tour.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Har Ki Pauri ghat (2 hours, free)
  • Triveni Ghat (1 hour, free)
  • Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula (1 hour, free)
  • Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple (1 hour, ₹20)
  • Banke Bihari Temple (1 hour, free)
  • ISKCON Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Gokulnanda Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Gokul Barrage (30 minutes, free)
  • Gokul Chhappan Chhatri (1 hour, free)
  • Taj Mahal (2 hours, ₹1300)
  • Agra Fort (1 hour, ₹550)
  • Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah (1 hour, ₹210)
  • Cable car ride to Gun Hill (30 minutes, ₹75)
  • Kempty Falls (1 hour, ₹50)
Total Estimated Costs: ₹3205
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