6-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary for Mathura, Vrindavan, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Mussoorie

1. Day 1: Mathura
   30 minutes (11.3 miles) from Vrindavan

   Start the day off at the Shri Krishna Janmasthan temple, the birthplace of Lord Krishna. Continue your spiritual journey at the Dwarkadhish temple and Vishram Ghat. In the afternoon, visit the Mathura Museum to learn about the city's history. End the day with a visit to the Krishna Balaram Mandir.

2. Day 2: Vrindavan
   10 minutes (3.3 miles) from Mathura

   Start your day at the Banke Bihari Temple, followed by a visit to the Radha Raman Temple. After lunch, visit the Prem Mandir and the ISKCON temple. End the day with a peaceful stroll through the beautiful gardens of Seva Kunj.

3. Day 3: Haridwar
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   3 hours (114 miles) from Vrindavan

   Begin the day with a dip in the holy Ganga at Har Ki Pauri. Visit the Mansa Devi temple via the cable car for a beautiful view of the city. In the afternoon, visit the Chandi Devi temple and Bharat Mata Mandir. End the day with a beautiful Aarti at Har Ki Pauri.

4. Day 4: Rishikesh
   1 hour 30 minutes (39.5 miles) from Haridwar

   Start the day with a visit to the Beatles Ashram, followed by a walk to Laxman Jhula. After lunch, visit the Triveni Ghat and Parmarth Niketan Ashram. In the evening, attend the beautiful Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat.

5. Day 5: Mussoorie
   2 hours 30 minutes (47.1 miles) from Rishikesh

   Start your day with a visit to Gun Hill for a panoramic view of the beautiful hill station. Visit the Kempty Falls and Company Garden for a fun-filled family outing. In the evening, stroll down the Mall Road for a bit of shopping and local street food.

6. Day 6: Mussoorie
   No travel today

   Take a peaceful morning walk through the Benog Wildlife Sanctuary. Visit the Lal Tibba for a beautiful view of the Himalayas. In the afternoon, visit the Cloud's End for a scenic drive and picnic. End the day with a visit to the Mussoorie Christ Church.

Recommendations

Consider visiting the Rajaji National Park in Haridwar for a wildlife adventure. Another option is to take a side trip to the Neer Garh Waterfall in Rishikesh. Make sure to try the local street food in each city to maximize your fun.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Shri Krishna Janmasthan temple (2 hours, Free)
• Dwarkadhish temple (1 hour, Free)
• Vishram Ghat (1 hour, Free)
• Mathura Museum (1-2 hours, INR 50 per person)
• Krishna Balaram Mandir (1-2 hours, Free)
• Banke Bihari Temple (1-2 hours, Free)
• Radha Raman Temple (1 hour, Free)
• Prem Mandir (1-2 hours, Free)
• ISKCON temple (1-2 hours, Free)
• Seva Kunj (1 hour, Free)
• Har Ki Pauri (1 hour, Free)
• Mansa Devi temple (2-3 hours, Cable car- INR 100 per person)
• Chandi Devi temple (2-3 hours, Cable car- INR 100 per person)
• Bharat Mata Mandir (1 hour, Free)
• Beatles Ashram (2 hours, INR 150 per person)
• Laxman Jhula (1 hour, Free)
• Triveni Ghat (1 hour, Free)
• Parmarth Niketan Ashram (1-2 hours, Free)
• Gun Hill (2 hours, Cable car- INR 75 per person)
• Kempty Falls (2-3 hours, INR 50 per person)
• Company Garden (2-3 hours, INR 20 per person)
• Mall Road (2-3 hours, Free)
• Benog Wildlife Sanctuary (2-3 hours, INR 100 per person)
• Lal Tibba (1 hour, Free)
• Cloud's End (2-3 hours, INR 100 per person)
• Mussoorie Christ Church (1 hour, Free)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 745 per person