5 Mesmerizing Days in Uttarakhand

Reach Dehradun early in the morning, and check in to your hotel. Rest for a while and have breakfast before you start exploring the city. Dehradun is the only city that is well connected to all parts of the country, by roadways, railway, and airways.

Start with visiting Robber’s cave. This is going to be a memorable experience as the cave has a waterfall inside, and this is something you must have never experienced. You also get to enjoy a nice nature walk in the cave. There are a lot of snack stalls outside the Robber’s Cave, you can grab some snacks here.

Explore the Forest Research Institute in Dehradun, it was established in 1903 and the British influence clearly shows in the architecture. It is a very important building from a historical point of view, and if you take an interest in history, you must visit here. Explore the local market of Dehradun in the evening and try some nice bakery eatables, as Dehradun is famous for its bakeries as well. You can also shop for some nice souvenirs from the market for your loved ones.

Start your day early and take a straight drive to Mussoorie. It is just 2 hours away from Dehradun but at a much higher altitude and the weather conditions are way different in both places. You must carry some warm clothes for the chilly weather in Mussoorie, especially if you are visiting during the monsoon or winter. Mussoorie is really mesmerizing and is also known as the “Queen of Hills”.

Once you reach Mussoorie, check in to your hotel and have breakfast. After resting for a while, move out to explore the queen of hills. Take a stroll along the Camel’s Back Road, the view from every corner of Mussoorie is stunning, and you are going to thoroughly enjoy this walk. Head to Gun Hill, and you get to see a panoramic view of the Mussoorie and Dehradun from here, this is going to be one of the best views of your life.

Get back to the mall road of Mussoorie. Notably, Mussoorie has one of the biggest mall roads and you will find all kinds of clothes, souvenirs, restaurants, and other stuff here. You are definitely going to enjoy shopping and having some delicious snacks here. The local eateries in Mussoorie serve delicious food.

Start your day in Mussoorie by experiencing one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the country, the Kempty Falls. It is going to be a really refreshing experience and you cannot miss having mouthwatering Maggi from the stalls alongside the Kempty Falls and enjoying yourself.

In the afternoon, visit Lal Tibba, which is known for its majestic views from this place, you will get to experience the real beauty of Mussoorie from this place. You can also go for a small hike and reach Landour, which is slightly upside Mussoorie and is built in a way that gives you a proper colonial vibe. The weather here is super chilled, and you will thoroughly enjoy yourself here.

End your day at a serene spot, which is far from the hustle of the city and is surrounded by the dense forest, relax here for a while and rejuvenate yourself. Have good food at the Mall Road of Mussoorie at night.

Drive to Rishikesh early in the morning. Rishikesh is a spiritual hub as there are a lot of temples and historical architecture which are very important from a religious point of view. It takes approx. 3-4 hours to reach Rishikesh from Mussoorie.

Once you reach Rishikesh, check in to your hotel and relax for a while. Have a good lunch at the popular local restaurants like Chotiwala. Early in the evening, visit the Triveni Ghat for Ganga Aarti and enjoy the ambiance of Parmarth Niketan, Take a walk on the Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula later in the evening.

Start your day in Haridwar with a rejuvenating Yoga session. Haridwar is just 45 mins. Away from Rishikesh. Visit Mansa Devi Temple, you can also reach here with a trolley ride. You get to see the panoramic views of the city from here.

Attend Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri in the evening and head to Dehradun. You will reach Dehradun in an hour from Haridwar. Catch your flight back to your city from Dehradun at night.