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7-Day Itinerary for Amritsar, Vaishno Devi, Gulmarg, Dehradun, Mussoorie, Rishikesh

  1. Day 1: Amritsar
    30 minutes (10.4 km) from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport

    Start the day with a visit to the Golden Temple, the holiest shrine in Sikhism. Spend the afternoon exploring the Jallianwala Bagh, a historical park with a memorial of the 1919 massacre. In the evening, witness the Wagah Border ceremony, a patriotic military ritual

  2. Day 2: Vaishno Devi
    8 hours (259 km) from Amritsar

    Start early morning to reach Katra, the base camp for Vaishno Devi. Trek to visit the Vaishno Devi temple and enjoy the stunning views of the Himalayas. Take the evening to relax and enjoy local cuisine.

  3. Day 3: Gulmarg
    7 hours (255 km) from Vaishno Devi

    Take the scenic drive to Gulmarg. Take a gondola ride to the Apharwat Peak and enjoy the breathtaking view of the snow-capped peaks. Spend the evening exploring the local market and trying out the local cuisine.

  4. Day 4: Dehradun
    10 hours (452 km) from Gulmarg

    Take the scenic drive to Dehradun, a beautiful city nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas. Visit the Mindrolling Monastery, one of the largest Buddhist centers in India. Spend the evening exploring the Robber's cave and the local market.

  5. Day 5: Mussoorie
    1 hour (35.5 km) from Dehradun

    Take a drive to Mussoorie, a popular hill station. Visit the famous Kempty Falls and Gun Hill, the second-highest peak in Mussoorie. Spend the evening exploring the local market and trying out local cuisine.

  6. Day 6: Rishikesh
    2 hours (76.5 km) from Mussoorie

    Take a scenic drive to Rishikesh, a spiritual center located on the banks of the Ganges river. Visit the Triveni Ghat for a Ganga Aarti experience. Take a dip in the holy river and enjoy the beautiful sunset at Parmarth Niketan Ashram.

  7. Day 7: Rishikesh
    20 minutes (5.2 km) from Lakshman Jhula

    Start the day with a visit to Lakshman Jhula, a suspension bridge over the Ganges. Visit the Beatles Ashram, an abandoned ashram where the Beatles stayed in 1968. Spend the afternoon enjoying adventure sports such as white water rafting and bungee jumping. In the evening, attend a yoga and meditation session at the world-renowned Yoga Niketan Ashram.

Recommendations

Don't miss out on the local street food in these cities, which is famous for its unique flavors and variety. Consider taking a side trip to Pahalgam or Sonmarg in Gulmarg. To maximize your fun, pre-book your activities in advance to avoid last-minute hassles.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Golden Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Jallianwala Bagh (1 hour, free)
  • Wagah Border ceremony (1 hour, free)
  • Vaishno Devi Trek (6 hours, free)
  • Gulmarg Gondola ride (2 hours, INR 1500)
  • Mindrolling Monastery (2 hours, free)
  • Kempty Falls (2 hours, INR 50)
  • Gun Hill (2 hours, INR 75)
  • Triveni Ghat (1 hour, free)
  • White water rafting in Rishikesh (2 hours, INR 1500)
  • Bungee jumping in Rishikesh (1 hour, INR 3500)
  • Yoga and meditation session at Yoga Niketan Ashram (1 hour, INR 500)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 7550
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