Duration: 9 nights/10 days
Destination: Delhi-Haridwar-Mussorie-Shimla-Delhi
Day 1: Delhi-Haridwar-Rishikesh
Arrive Delhi and later drive to the City of Ganges-Haridwar. Visit Mansa Devi Temple, Pareshwar Maha dev Temple, Bhimgoda Tank, Pawan Dham Temple, Lal Mata Temple, and Parmath Ashram. Bharat Mata Temple, Saptrishi Ashram. In the evening go to Har ki Pauri to attend the evening aarti at River Ganges.
Later in the evening drive to Rishikesh.
Overnight at hotel.
strong>Day 2: Rishikesh
After breakfast full day sightseeing of the place visiting
Triveni Ghat- a bathing Ghat that resounds with the ‘Aarti’ performed every evening to river Ganga.
Laxman Jhoola- a suspension bridge across river Ganga.
Shivanand Jhoola- also known as Ram Jhoola, the bridge runs across the river near Swarg Ashram.
Temples- some premier temples in Rishikesh are Raghunath Temple, Pushkar Temple, Venkateshwar Temple, Chandra Mauleshwaran Temple, Shatrughan Temple, Bharat Mandir and Lakshman Temple.
Ashrams and Yoga Centers- some of the main Ashrams are Shivanand Ashram, Muni Ki Reti, Mahesh Yogi Ashram, Shankaracharya Nagar, Swarg Ashram, Gita Bhawan, Ved Niketan and Yoga Study Center.
In the evening drive to Mussorie.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Mussorie
Full day sight seeing of the Queen of Hills-Mussorie
Lal Tibba- this place is highest point in Mussorie. Lal Tibba is located in Landour area, which is the oldest inhabited place in Mussorie.
Gun Hill- second highest point in Mussorie. From Gunhill Mussorie appears to be changing colors every other minute. Each moment a different scene appears before your eyes. There are many shops on the hilltop so one can have a small little picnic here.
Municipal Gardens- very old company gardens also known as Botanical gardens of Mussoorie.
Kempty Falls- the biggest waterfall, Kempty is located 13 kms in a beautiful valley of Mussoorie.
Sahastra Dhara- located 14 km from Dehradun, famous for its astounding beauty; the medicinal sulphur waterfalls are a great attraction.
Overnight in hotel.
Day 4: Mussorie
Enjoy the beauty of the city on foot and later in the evening you can walk around the mall road, shopping and take on horse ride.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 5: Mussorie-Shimla
Early morning drive towards Shimla. Later transfer to the hotel. In the evening walk around the Mall Road, shopping all kinds of handicraft products of Himachal Pradesh, locally made woolens cloths, branded cloths, pottery items, jewellery, books, and local eatable items, especially pickles. Mall road is more famous for its wooden furniture shops.
Day 6: Shimla
Visit this beautiful Queen of Hill Stations viewing
Christ Church- It is the second oldest church in North India and is renowned for its excellent architecture and stained glass windows.
Jakhoo Temple- An ancient temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman. The temple is located at the 2438-meter high Jakhoo Hill and is the highest point in Shimla.
Annandale-Developed as the playground of Shimla and a favorite spot for cricket, picnics and the princely game of polo.
Kufri- It is the winter sports capital. During winter, visitors have the facility for skiing. Apart from skiing, Kufri is a lovely picnic spot with a beautiful view of the hills around and the snowy peaks. There is also a zoo that delights children.
Naldehra- A beautiful spot surrounded by beautiful deodar trees.
Chail- A little mountainous heaven 45 kms. from Shimla. The forests near Chail have many species of birds and deer.
Overnight at hotel
Day 7: Shimla
Enjoy your day at Shimla, go for other adventurous games.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 7: Shimla-Delhi
Spend your time together; enjoy the snow and other adventurous games.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 8: Manali-Delhi
Next morning drive back to Delhi enroute visiting Nalagarh Fort. Later reach Delhi and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 9: Delhi
Full day sight seeing of Delhi visiting the Laxmi Narayan Mandir, and the Bahai Temple, also known as the Lotus Temple. Raj Ghat the cremation site of Mahatama Gandhi, Father Of India. Later enjoy Red Fort and Jama Masjid in the Old Delhi. Go on shopping to the crowded streets of the markets of Chandni Chowk Bazaar. In the evening, you can visit Dilli Haat, best place to look at Indian handicrafts and drive over the Rajpath, India Gate. You can see the President's House from outside and visit the 16th century Humayun's Tomb, Safdarjung's Tomb and Qutub Minar.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 10: Delhi
Half day free for leisure and later depart to airport towards onward destination.
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