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7-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary for Rishikesh and Darjeeling in June 2023

  1. Day 1: Rishikesh
    45 minutes (20.1 km) from Jolly Grant Airport

    Start your day with a visit to the iconic Triveni Ghat for a morning dip in the Ganges. Afterward, enjoy a leisurely breakfast at Little Buddha Cafe. Spend the afternoon exploring the Beatles Ashram, and wrap up your day by attending the Ganga Aarti ceremony at Parmarth Niketan.

  2. Day 2: Rishikesh
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    20 minutes (7.7 km) from Triveni Ghat

    Begin your day with a yoga session at Rishikul Yogshala. Afterward, visit the Neer Garh Waterfall and enjoy a picnic lunch. In the evening, head to the Rajaji National Park for a Jeep Safari and wildlife spotting.

  3. Day 3: Darjeeling
    2 hours 5 minutes (67.3 km) from Bagdogra Airport

    Take an early morning toy train ride from Rishikesh to Darjeeling. Spend the day exploring Darjeeling's tea gardens, taking a cable car ride to the top of the Happy Valley Tea Estate, and learning about the history of tea at the Darjeeling Tea Museum. Wrap up your day with dinner at Keventers.

  4. Day 4: Darjeeling
    10 minutes (2 km) from Darjeeling Railway Station

    Wake up early to catch the sunrise at Tiger Hill. Afterward, visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute to learn about mountaineering and explore the museum. Spend the evening at the Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park and see the rare Red Panda.

  5. Day 5: Darjeeling
    20 minutes (7.1 km) from Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park

    Spend the morning exploring the Japanese Peace Pagoda and take in the views of Darjeeling from the top. Enjoy a lunch of momos and thukpa at Kunga Restaurant. Spend the afternoon at the Ghum Monastery and Batasia Loop.

  6. Day 6: Rishikesh
    2 hours 5 minutes (67.3 km) from Bagdogra Airport

    Return to Rishikesh in the morning and spend the day whitewater rafting on the Ganges. In the evening, enjoy a sound and light show at the Laxman Jhula Bridge.

  7. Day 7: Rishikesh
    20 minutes (8.5 km) from Laxman Jhula Bridge

    Wrap up your trip with a visit to the stunning Rajaji National Park for a jungle safari. Afterward, enjoy a farewell dinner at The Sitting Elephant.

Recommendations

Consider taking a side trip to Mussoorie, a scenic hill station only two hours from Dehradun. For a fun family activity, stop by Jumpin Heights in Rishikesh for bungee jumping and ziplining.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Little Buddha Cafe (1 hour, ₹500)
  • Beatles Ashram (2 hours, ₹150)
  • Triveni Ghat (1 hour, free)
  • Ganga Aarti ceremony (1 hour, free)
  • Rishikul Yogshala (2 hours, ₹500)
  • Neer Garh Waterfall (3 hours, ₹200)
  • Rajaji National Park Safari (4 hours, ₹500)
  • Toy Train Ride (8 hours, ₹1000)
  • Happy Valley Tea Estate (2 hours, ₹200)
  • Darjeeling Tea Museum (1 hour, ₹200)
  • Keventers (1 hour, ₹500)
  • Tiger Hill (2 hours, ₹100)
  • Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (2 hours, ₹200)
  • Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park (2 hours, ₹200)
  • Japanese Peace Pagoda (1 hour, free)
  • Kunga Restaurant (1 hour, ₹300)
  • Ghum Monastery and Batasia Loop (2 hours, free)
  • Whitewater Rafting (4 hours, ₹1500)
  • Laxman Jhula Bridge Sound and Light Show (1 hour, ₹100)
  • Rajaji National Park Jungle Safari (4 hours, ₹500)
  • The Sitting Elephant (1 hour, ₹1000)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹7,600
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