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Relaxing 4-Day Itinerary in Uttarakhand, June 2023

  1. Day 1: Rishikesh
    30 minutes (14.4 km) from Jolly Grant Airport

    In the morning, take a stroll by the Ganges river and visit the Triveni Ghat, where locals come to take a holy dip. Enjoy a healthy breakfast at the Pure Soul Cafe and head to the Beatles Ashram, where the Fab Four stayed in 1968 and where you can find street art and graffiti. In the afternoon, relax with a rejuvenating ayurvedic massage at Ananda Spa or practice yoga at Parmarth Niketan. In the evening, attend the Ganga Aarti ceremony at Parmarth Ghat, where you can witness a Hindu ritual of making offerings to the river.

  2. Day 2: Mussoorie
    2h 38 minutes (83.4 km) from Rishikesh

    In the morning, take a scenic drive to Mussoorie and enjoy breakfast at Cafe Ivy or The Mudcup Cafe. Take a cable car ride to Gun Hill for panoramic views of the Himalayas and visit the Kempty Falls, a popular picnic spot. In the afternoon, explore the Mall Road, where you can find shops, cafes, and a skating rink. Visit the Landour Bakehouse for high tea and try their famous cinnamon buns. In the evening, walk to the Christ Church and attend the choir service.

  3. Day 3: Nainital
    5h 22 minutes (288 km) from Mussoorie

    In the morning, drive to Nainital and enjoy breakfast at Cafe Lakeside or Sakley's Restaurant. Take a boat ride on the Naini Lake and visit the Naina Devi Temple, dedicated to the Hindu goddess of eyes. In the afternoon, walk to the Eco Cave Gardens and explore the interconnected caves. Visit the Himalayan Center of Sri Aurobindo Ashram for meditation and spiritual books. In the evening, watch a movie at the quaint Capitol Cinema and dine at Machan Restaurant for authentic Indian cuisine.

  4. Day 4: Auli
    9h 34 minutes (328 km) from Nainital

    In the morning, drive to Auli and take the chairlift or cable car to the Auli artificial lake for breathtaking views of the snow-capped mountains. Enjoy breakfast at the Cliff Top Club or the Mountain Rover Restaurant. Take a ski lesson or hike to the Gurso Bugyal meadow. In the afternoon, take a chairlift to the Chenab Lake and have a picnic. Visit the Nanda Devi National Park for a glimpse of the flora and fauna of the Himalayas. In the evening, watch the sunset at the Auli viewpoint and have dinner at the 180 Degrees Restaurant.

Recommendations

If you have extra time, you can visit the Jim Corbett National Park for a wildlife safari or the Rajaji National Park for birdwatching. You can also take a side trip to the Valley of Flowers for trekking or the Haridwar for the Kumbh Mela festival. To maximize your fun, you can hire a private car and driver to take you to these destinations. Make sure to pack comfortable shoes, warm clothes, and sunscreen. Don't forget to try the local cuisine, such as the Kumaoni thali, the Garhwali dal, and the Bal Mithai sweet.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Triveni Ghat (1 hour, free)
  • Pure Soul Cafe (1 hour, ₹500)
  • Beatles Ashram (2 hours, ₹150)
  • Ananda Spa (2 hours, ₹4000)
  • Parmarth Niketan (2 hours, free)
  • Gun Hill (2 hours, ₹75)
  • Kempty Falls (2 hours, ₹50)
  • Cafe Ivy (1 hour, ₹500)
  • The Mudcup Cafe (1 hour, ₹300)
  • Landour Bakehouse (1 hour, ₹500)
  • Christ Church (1 hour, free)
  • Cafe Lakeside (1 hour, ₹400)
  • Sakley's Restaurant (1 hour, ₹800)
  • Boat Ride on Naini Lake (1 hour, ₹200)
  • Naina Devi Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Eco Cave Gardens (2 hours, ₹50)
  • Himalayan Center of Sri Aurobindo Ashram (2 hours, free)
  • Capitol Cinema (2 hours, ₹150)
  • Machan Restaurant (2 hours, ₹1000)
  • Chairlift or Cable Car to Auli Artificial Lake (2 hours, ₹1000)
  • Cliff Top Club (1 hour, ₹1500)
  • Mountain Rover Restaurant (1 hour, ₹800)
  • Ski Lesson or Hike to Gurso Bugyal Meadow (2 hours, ₹3000)
  • Chenab Lake Chairlift (1 hour, ₹300)
  • Nanda Devi National Park (3 hours, ₹100)
  • Auli Viewpoint (1 hour, free)
  • 180 Degrees Restaurant (2 hours, ₹1500)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹16,125
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