Our home turf

Rishikesh & Mussoorie.

A short, easy break from Dehradun: the Ganga at Rishikesh and the Queen of the Hills.

  • Duration3N / 4D
  • Starts fromDehradun
  • Best timeSep–Jun
  • Ideal forFamilies & weekends
Overview

River town, hill station.

Rishikesh sits where the Ganga leaves the mountains. It is known for its ghats, ashrams and yoga, the evening Ganga aarti and white-water rafting.

An hour and a half from Dehradun, Mussoorie looks out over the Doon valley and the snow peaks. Walk the Mall Road, ride up to Gun Hill and visit quiet Landour.

Highlights

Moments you’ll remember.

River, temples and hill air, close to home.

  • Ganga aarti

    The evening aarti at Triveni Ghat or Parmarth Niketan.

  • River rafting

    Rafting on the Ganga from Shivpuri, in season.

  • Ram Jhula

    The suspension bridge and riverside cafés.

  • Beatles Ashram

    The old Chaurasi Kutia, now full of murals.

  • Mall Road

    Mussoorie’s promenade, with Gun Hill ropeway above it.

  • Kempty Falls & Landour

    A waterfall day and a quiet walk in old Landour.

Sample itinerary · 3 nights / 4 days

Four days, close to home.

We pick you up anywhere in Dehradun. We can add Haridwar’s Har Ki Pauri aarti.

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  1. Day 01Dehradun to Rishikesh

    Pick-up in Dehradun and a short drive to Rishikesh. Evening Ganga aarti.

    Ganga aarti

  2. Day 02Rishikesh

    Morning rafting from Shivpuri, then the Beatles Ashram and Ram Jhula.

    RaftingBeatles Ashram

  3. Day 03Rishikesh to Mussoorie

    Drive up to Mussoorie. Evening on the Mall Road and the Gun Hill ropeway.

    Mall RoadGun Hill

  4. Day 04Mussoorie & back

    Kempty Falls and Landour, then drop back home in Dehradun.

    Kempty FallsLandour

Good to know

Before you go.

A few practical notes to help you plan.

Rafting season

Rafting runs from about September to June and pauses in the monsoon.

Holy town

Central Rishikesh is vegetarian and alcohol-free. Please respect local customs.

Weekend traffic

Mussoorie gets busy at weekends. Weekdays are calmer.

Pack a layer

Mussoorie evenings are cool, even in summer.

Rafting age

Rafting operators usually set a minimum age, often 14. Carry ID.

Flying in?

Dehradun’s Jolly Grant airport is about 20 km from Rishikesh.

FAQs

Questions about Rishikesh.

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Can you pick us up from Dehradun airport?

Yes. We can pick you up from Jolly Grant airport, the railway station or your home in Dehradun.

Is rafting safe for beginners?

Yes. Trips run with trained guides, helmets and life jackets. We choose stretches that suit your group.

Can we do it as a weekend trip?

Yes. A two-night version covers Rishikesh and Mussoorie in a relaxed weekend.

Can you add Haridwar?

Yes. We can add the evening aarti at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar.

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