Rishikesh Rafting & Mussoorie Hill Station
A short getaway from Delhi featuring yoga and rafting by the Ganges, followed by the hill station of Mussoorie.
Head north from Delhi and spend two nights in Rishikesh to witness the Ganga Aarti, go rafting, and explore the suspension bridge area. On the third day, travel up the mountains via Dehradun to Mussoorie for an overnight stay. This route offers short travel distances and diverse activities, making it ideal for friends or families with young adults. It avoids high-altitude areas and does not include a separate stop in Haridwar.
Rafting is suspended during the monsoon season in July and August, resuming only in late September.
Day by day
Day 1 · Delhi to the Banks of the Ganges
Drive from Delhi to Rishikesh (approx. 240 km, 5–6 hours), or take a train to Haridwar and transfer.
Arrive at Triveni Ghat in the evening to witness the Ganga Aarti.
Stay: Tapovan and Lakshman Jhula
Day 2 · Rafting & Ashrams
Rishikesh（Ganges Rafting, Shivpuri、Lakshman Jhula、Beatles Ashram (Chaurasi Kutia)、Parmarth Niketan Ganga Aarti）
Take a morning transfer upstream to Shivpuri for a 16 km rafting trip. Explore both sides of the suspension bridges by taxi and on foot in the afternoon.
Stay: Tapovan and Lakshman Jhula
Day 3 · To Mussoorie via Dehradun
Mussoorie（Mall Road, Mussoorie、Gun Hill Ropeway、Camel's Back Road）
Drive from Rishikesh via Dehradun to Mussoorie (approx. 90 km). The mountain road takes approx. 3.5 hours.
The mountain roads in Mussoorie are narrow; confirm parking availability with your hotel in advance.
Stay: Kulri and Mall Road
Day 4 · Landour Stroll & Return to Delhi
Mussoorie（Landour、Lal Tibba、Char Dukan） → Delhi
Explore Landour on foot in the morning. Head down the mountain back to Delhi in the afternoon (approx. 290 km, 7 hours).
The mountain roads can be very congested on long weekends; depart as early as possible.