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Divine Uttrakhand 5 Night / 6 Days Mussoorie - Haridwar Departure City : Dehradun Tour Highlights ● Kempty Water Falls ● Laxman Jhula ● Harki – Pauri & Holy Arati Tour Discription A journey that combines the best of the spellbinding Himalayan hillstations! Be amazed by the natural splendour of Mussoorie, bow your head in reverence at the Haridwar Ganga Aarti. Tour Itinerary DAY 1: Dehradun - Mussoorie : ( 35 Kms - 1.5 Hrs ) Arrive at Dehradun Airport meet assistance, and drive to Mussoorie. On arrival check into the hotel. Dinner &Overnight stay at Mussoorie. Dinner DAY 2: Mussoorie Today morning after Breakfast, set out to visit some of the sightseeing places in Mussoorie. Visit Mussoorie lake : Mussoorie lake is around 6 kms before the city centre. One can enjoy boating in this beautiful lake. (boat ride at additional cost) Bhatta Falls :The Bhatta falls is a trekkers' paradise as you’ll have to walk some km in order to reach the place. After you reach here, there are plenty of things that you can do to recreate yourself in the lush greenery and the beauty of the place. You can even splash in the fresh water of the Bhatta Falls. It has some small eateries where visitors can enjoy the delicious noodles, boiled eggs, soup, tea or coffee. The falls is at its best during monsoon. Gun Hill :It is the second-highest peak in Mussoorie. Irrespective of the time of the month, do carry woollen clothes with you. Views from the top of the Gun Hill peak are bound to leave you spellbound. Best time to visit this place is from March to june. (one can also enjoy a cable car at additional cost) Mall Road for shopping : The main shopping areas in Mussoorie are the Library, Kulri Bazaar, and Landour Bazaar. The shops, here, sell curios, ethnic jewelry, and antiques. Beyond Kulri Bazaar a road goes 5 km up to the old cantonment area of Landour. Shops in Landour market sell Raj memorabilia, silver jewelry, and books. Lal Tibba : The place is known for its scenic beauty courtesy the pleasant sunrise and sunset that leave the visitors spellbound. Do carry woollens irrespective of the month of the visit. It is at an altitude of 7460 ft. above sea level. Lal Tibba is even famous as the Depot Hill because of the presence of a depot here. Besides this, there is a camp of the Indian Military services, All India Radio and Doordarshan. Hills of the Lal Tibba The best and the most ideal time to visit Lal Tibba is the summer months of March and June. Avoid travel during the monsoon months as there may be leeches here. (for visiting Lal Tibba, one has to take a cab at additional cost from Mall road. Our Vehicles will not go to Lal Tibba.) Mussoorie is a beautiful hillstation, a place to enjoy and to feel its beauty. Rather than covering each and every sightseeing/scenic points one should try to indulge into some different experiences like hiking or adventure activities or taking a food tour. Food Tour :The cuisine of Mussoorie is mainly influenced by Garhwali and Tibetan food. find your favorite dimsums and Thukpas and noodle soups. Food made out of rice, lentils, pulses, meats, and milk products is what you’re usually gonna come across here. Popular Garhwali dishes include Aloo ke Gutke, Jhangora ki Kheer, Bal Mithai, Singodi, Gul Gula, Bhangjeera, Malta Juice, Rose Juice, and more. Evening return to the hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at Mussoorie (The itinerary changes as per your time, schedule and the hotel area which you stay in) (Entry fees & activity cost to be paid directly wherever applicable ) Breakfast & Dinner DAY 3: Mussoorie - Kanatal (50 Kms , 2 Hrs) Excursion Or Indulge Into Some Adventure Activities Today morning after Breakfast, either go for an excursion to enjoy the beautiful scenic views of Garhwal & Tehri or enjoy some of the adventure sports like Skywalk :Fancy walking on a 360 ft long single wire rope at a height of 120 ft with free hands. Safety is ensured as you are attached to a supporting wire with the help of a harness. Approx. cost : INR 600 per person Zipline :you are harnessed on wire rope with the help of pulley at the higher end and then made to slide with speed of 50 km per hour to the lower end of a 330 ft long vertical Approx. cost : INR 400 per person Zip Swings :is a mix of Zipline and Giant Swing at the height of 80 ft. Harnessed with wire rope, you first go by zipping on the rope till the middle and then swing high at 80 ft. Approx. cost : INR 400 per person Other activities are Rock climbing rapelling, mountain biking, Paragliding. Approx Cost: INR 500 per person for rappelling and rock climbing, INR 3600 onwards for Caving tour for a group of 4, INR 500 per hour per person for ATV rides and mountain biking, INR 2000 onwards, a long flight of 60 minutes costs INR 10,000 for paragliding. Evening return to the hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at Mussoorie (The itinerary changes as per your time, schedule and the hotel area which you stay in) (Entry fees & activity cost to be paid directly wherever applicable ) Breakfast & Dinner DAY 4: Mussoorie - Haridwar / Rishikesh (3 Hrs – 110 Kms) Today morning After Breakfast check out and drive to Haridwar /Rishikesh. Explore the Holy Rishikesh and the Holy Ganges on your own. Rishikesh is located on the bank of the Ganges in the lush green mountain forest around the Ganges. Rishikesh is also the Yoga Capital of the World. Here you can walk to a temple and shops and take small boat ride (own expense) on the Holy Ganges. On arrival check into the hotel. Freshen up and go for adventure activities. Rishikesh is the adventure capital of India. Go for rafting. Evening visit Triveni Ghat for Parmath aarti. Return to the hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at Haridwar/Rishikesh. (The itinerary changes as per your time, schedule and the hotel area which you stay in) (Entry fees & activity cost to be paid directly wherever applicable ) Breakfast & Dinner DAY 5: Haridwar / Rishikesh Today morning If you want go for a nature walk to enjoy the serene beauty of this place. Return back to the resort. Freshen up, take breakfast and visit Swarg Ashram - Laxman Jhula – The Lakshman Jhula is a famous hanging bridge across the river Ganga that connects two villages, Tapovan in the Tehri Garhwal district and Jonk in the Pauri Garhwal district. Located 5 kilometres to the northeast of the town Rishikesh in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, the entire bridge is made up of iron, is 450 feet long and is situated at the height of 70 feet from the river. The Lakshman Jhula is extremely well known amongst tourists because of the rich mythological associations that are connected with the bridge. It is widely believed that Lord Lakshman, the younger brother of Lord Rama, had crossed the river Ganga at this same site, where the bridge now majestically stands for all to see. Later drive to Haridwar. Evening visit Har-ki- Pauri for Ganga Aarti. The opening and closing timings for ganga aarti in Haridwar is from morning 5:30 am to 6:30 am and evening 6 pm to 7 pm. (check timings with the hotel) Tips For Visiting Ganga Aarti 1. Be sure to reach the Ghat at least 45 mins before the morning Aarti and 75 minutes before the evening Aarti to grab a seat for yourself and visit the Aarti closely. 2. Since there is a massive rush at the time of the Aarti, be sure to take care of your belongings and valuables. Do not let children go out of your sight. 3. Rickshaws and auto-rickshaws to take you to Har Ki Pauri often quote exorbitant prices, and hence you may have to bargain. 4. Seats near the clock tower and across the Ganga Temple, on the stairs of the ghats (cross the footbridge) are preferable for a good view Return to the hotel. Dinner &Overnight stay at Haridwar/Rishikesh. (The itinerary changes as per your time, schedule and the hotel area which you stay in) (Entry fees & activity cost to be paid directly wherever applicable ) Breakfast & Dinner DAY 6: Haridwar / Rishikesh - Dehradun Drop : (35 Kms, 1 Hrs) Today morning After Breakfast Depart For Dehradun To Have Your Connecting Flight For Your Home Town. You return with the wonderful memories of Uttaranchal. Breakfast Hotels Details ● 3 Night(s) in Mussoorie at Starz Clarks Inn Mussoorie or similar ● 2 Night(s) in Haridwar at Godwin Hotel/ Golden Tulip Haridwar or similar Inclusions ● All Transfers & Sightseeing by Private Vehicle ● Daily Breakfast & Dinner. Exclusions ● GST 5.00% Extra ● Any air/train fare ● Cost for Optional Tours , Up- Gradation Charges , Sightseeing Entry fee & Guide charges & special Permits ● Personal Expenses such as laundry, soft drinks, bottles of water, incidental, porter charges, tips etc. ● Expenses incurred due to change in oil price, mishaps, landslides, strikes, political unrest etc, high season surcharge if levied any..