Couples' holidays

Mussoorie & Rishikesh

The queen of the hills and the yoga capital: Landour's walks and cafés, then riverside Rishikesh.

Trip at a glance

Duration5 days / 4 nights
Starts inMussoorie
RouteMussoorie · Rishikesh
Places2 destinations
StateUttarakhand, India
Ideal forCouples' holidays, Hill-station holidays
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-1ENLJ4

Best time to visit: March to June and September to November

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Mussoorie, Uttarakhand

Trip overview

The queen of the hills and the yoga capital: Landour's walks and cafés, then riverside Rishikesh.

The route spends 2 nights in Mussoorie and 2 nights in Rishikesh, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits couples' holidays and hill-station holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

Mall Road and Library ChowkGun HillLandour and Char DukanTriveni GhatParmarth NiketanBeatles Ashram

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Mussoorie

Arrive via Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (DED) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Gun Hill: Ropeway to a viewpoint

Day 2Mussoorie: Landour and Char Dukan and Ridge walks

Landour and Char Dukan: Quiet cantonment and cafés
Ridge walks

Day 3Mussoorie to Rishikesh

Travel from Mussoorie to Rishikesh by private vehicle
Check in at your Rishikesh hotel
Parmarth Niketan: Ashram with a famous riverside aarti

Day 4Rishikesh: Beatles Ashram and Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula

Beatles Ashram: Ruins of Maharishi's ashram with murals
Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula: Suspension bridges over the Ganga

Day 5Depart from Rishikesh

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (DED) for your journey home

How this version is planned

A relaxed pace with two-night stays where possible
One special dinner or experience suggested at each stop
Flexible days you can fill as you like
Realistic drive times on hill roads
Viewpoints planned for clear mornings

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Mussoorie: Walk the Landour loop early in the morning for Himalayan views before the haze.
Rishikesh: Book rafting with a licensed operator and choose the 16 km stretch from Shivpuri for first-timers.

At a glance

Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Route: Mussoorie, Rishikesh
Ideal for: Couples' holidays, Hill-station holidays
Best time: March to June and September to November; September to November and February to May
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-1ENLJ4

Plan this trip

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Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 4 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
Pick-up and drop at the arrival and departure point
Driver allowances, tolls, parking and fuel for the itinerary route
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

Flights or train tickets unless added to your quote
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Entry tickets, camera fees and optional activities unless stated
Personal expenses such as laundry, tips and shopping
Travel insurance
GST as applicable

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Mussoorie: March to June and September to November. Rishikesh: September to November and February to May.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Mussoorie (Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (DED), about 60 km). We can add flights or train tickets from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.

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