A tour of Uttarakhand, made up of 14 hilly districts of former Uttar Pradesh, reveals an area of great natural beauty with picturesque hill stations, trekking trail, and ancient Hindu Pilgrimage centres in the shadow of towering Himalayan peaks. Garhwal, home to a number of holy spots, is the more visited region. At Haridwar, the Ganges, India's holiest river begins its journey through the plains after descending from the Himalayas. This gives the town a unique status, making it a must-visit destination for al devout Hindus. The ashram town of Rishikesh nearby is a more peaceful town with numerous temples, interesting ashrams and ghats situated in a large valley, of doon, between the Shiwaliks to the south and the higher ranges of the Himalayas to the north. Dehra Dun is increasingly becoming a popular retirement retreat. The jewel of the area, however, is the quaint hill station of Mussourie, 2000m above sea level.



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DAY 1-3 HARIDWAR

Arrival in Haridwar. Check in at in hotel. Relax during the day. In the evening, stroll through the local markets and attend the Ganga aarti at Har ki Pauri.

Next morning, get up early and kick start your day with a dip in the holy waters of the Ganga. Go temples visiting.

On the third day, reach Patanjali Peeth early in morning and attend a yoga session in progress. Have an early lunch there and head towards Rajaji National Park.

DAY 4-5 RISHIKESH

Leave for Rishikesh in the morning. Check in at a hotel. Relax. Tour the city and since all the places of tourist and religious interests are centered around Lakshman Jhoola, you can see them all at a convenient pace, sit/relax on the banks of Ganga in the evening.

Get up early next day and head towards Shivpuri. Indulge in some adventure sport and get your adrenalin running. Later in the day, visit Ananda's to relax the mind, body and soul. Start for Dehradun in the evening. Relax in your hotel room at night.

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DAY6-7 DEHRADUN

Spend the day sightseeing. Start with a trip to the Deer Park and then roam around in the city visiting other tourist places.

Next day, drive down to Dakpather and spend some enjoyable hours in the foothills of the Himalayas. Pay your homage to the Sikh guru at Poanta Sahib later in the day. Back to the hotel.

DAY 8-10: MUSSURIE

Leave for Mussourie in the morning. The drive uphill is a little bumpy but don't let that stop you from enjoying the splendid views. Check in at the hotel and a little while later, proceed towards Kempty Falls. Rejuvenate yourself by splashing around in the cool waters. Spend the evening on the Mall-take a stroll, shop and eat candy floss. Go on a local sightseeing tour the next day and spend the evening on The Mall.

On the third day, go to Dhanaulti/Surkanda Devi/Nagtibba and enjoy a few good treks

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