Fly or take the train to Dehradun for Mussoorie. At the end, Kathgodam railway station is an hour from Nainital, and Pantnagar airport about two.

Is the Rishikesh to Nainital drive long?

Yes, about 7 to 8 hours. It is the one long day of the trip; the others are 2 to 3 hours at most.

Can we go rafting in Rishikesh?

Yes, from about September to June. It adds a morning in Rishikesh, and we can arrange it on request.

Do you run group tours?

No. Every trip is planned for one family, couple or group of friends at a time: flights, hotels, drivers, guides and sightseeing, all chosen for you.

How does a planning conversation begin?

Message us on WhatsApp — there is no form. Tell us roughly where, roughly when, and who is travelling. A trip designer replies personally, usually the same day, and follows up with a call to understand your priorities before sending a proposal.

What do the prices on the site cover?

Where we show a figure it is indicative, per couple, and all-inclusive — flights, visa, hotels, sightseeing, transfers, breakfast and dinner. It is a planning number, not a quote: it is confirmed once hotels and transport are actually held, and it moves with the exchange rate on the day of booking. Trips without a figure are priced on enquiry.

Do you handle international flights and visas?

Yes. On our Europe trips both are included in the indicative price — return flights and visa application support and fees. Elsewhere we book flights through your preferred airline alliance and co-ordinate visa documentation separately.

5N/6D · India

Mussoorie & Nainital

Dehradun → Mussoorie → Rishikesh → Nainital

Two nights in Mussoorie, one on the Ganga in Rishikesh for the evening aarti, and two by the lake in Nainital.

Duration: 5N/6D
Stops: 4 places
Best time: Mar – Jun
Price: Price on enquiry

Day by day

Day 1: Dehradun → Mussoorie
Arrive at Dehradun's Jolly Grant airport or the railway station and drive up to Mussoorie, about 60 km and 2 hours. Evening walk along Mall Road. Overnight in Mussoorie.
Stay: Hotel Pacific or similar
Day 2: Kempty Falls & Gun Hill
Morning at Kempty Falls, about 15 km out of town. Back in Mussoorie, take the cable car up to Gun Hill for the view over the Doon valley and, on clear days, the snow peaks to the north. Late afternoon walk along Camel's Back Road. Overnight in Mussoorie.
Stay: Hotel Pacific or similar
Day 3: Mussoorie → Rishikesh
Drive down to Rishikesh, about 75 km and 2.5 hours. Walk across Ram Jhula to the ashrams and cafés on the east bank. Evening Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat, or at Parmarth Niketan across the river. Overnight in Rishikesh.
Stay: Aloha on the Ganges or similar
Day 4: Rishikesh → Nainital
A long drive day, about 250 km and 7 to 8 hours, through Haridwar and the Kumaon foothills. Arrive in Nainital by evening and walk the Mall Road along the lake. Overnight in Nainital.
Stay: Hotel Manu Maharani or similar
Day 5: Naini Lake & Bhimtal
Boat ride on Naini Lake and a visit to Naina Devi Temple on its northern shore. Take the ropeway to Snow View Point, or go up to Tiffin Top on foot or by pony. Afternoon drive to Bhimtal, about 22 km away, for a larger and quieter lake. Overnight in Nainital.
Stay: Hotel Manu Maharani or similar
Day 6: Departure
Drive to Kathgodam railway station, about 35 km and 1 hour, or Pantnagar airport, about 70 km and 2 hours.

What’s included

Included

Hand-picked hotels (Comfort or Premium tier — your choice)
Daily breakfast
All sightseeing, monuments, and activities listed
Private AC vehicle with experienced driver
Airport / station transfers
Local English-speaking guides at key sights
WhatsApp support from our team throughout the trip

Not included

Flight or train tickets
Lunch and dinner (unless specified)
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Visa fees (international journeys)
Anything not explicitly listed in inclusions

Hotels

Two budgets. We confirm the exact hotels, or similar, when you book.

Comfort

Hotel Pacific
Aloha on the Ganges
Hotel Manu Maharani

Premium

JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove
Ananda in the Himalayas
The Naini Retreat

Upgrades you can add

Business-class flights
Lie-flat seats on every long sector. We can book through your preferred airline alliance.
Luxury car upgrade
Mercedes E-Class, Toyota Vellfire, or Innova Crysta — depending on destination.
Private chef evening
A regional cuisine specialist at your villa or suite for one dinner.
Helicopter transfer
Skip the long drive to hill stations — available in Kerala, Kashmir, Himachal, and Sikkim.

When to go

Mar – Jun: Warm days in the hills, a break from the plains' heat. Busy in May and June
Sep – Nov: Clearest mountain views after the monsoon
Dec – Feb: Cold, with occasional snow in Mussoorie and Nainital

Things to do

Ganga Aarti
The evening river ceremony at Triveni Ghat or Parmarth Niketan in Rishikesh.
Gun Hill Cable Car
A short ropeway ride from Mall Road in Mussoorie to a viewpoint over the Doon valley.
Kempty Falls
A waterfall 15 km from Mussoorie with pools for wading.
Naini Lake
Rowing or pedal boats on the lake, with Naina Devi Temple on the north shore.
Bhimtal
A larger, quieter lake 22 km from Nainital, with an island in the middle.

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