Tour Code: FIT/3269

Queens of Hills (Rishikesh) - Fixed Departure

6 Nights / 7 Days
Fixed Departure
Monsoon Special
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Cities : Mussoorie(2N) ­ Tehri Garhwal/Kanatal(2N) ­ Haridwar/Rishikesh(2N)

Sightseeing

Mussoorie, India
  • Lal Tibba
  • Gun Hill Point & Rope Way
  • Kempty Waterfalls
Kanatal, India
  • Tehri Lake
  • Top Tibba
  • Tehri Dam
Rishikesh, India
  • Laxman Jhula
  • Ram Jhula
  • Shri Bharat Mandir

Meals

  • 6 Breakfast
  • 6 Dinner

Day wise travel itinerary

  • Day 1 :Dehradun - Mussoorie (34km / 1hour 20min approx)

    Reach Dehradun airport and transfer to Mussoorie. On arrival check in and evening free for leisure.

    Mussoorie - Mussoorie is a hill station and is known as Queen of Hills in the Dehradun district of Uttarakhand State. Garhwal Himalayan Range is in the foothills of this Hill station. After dinner overnight at hotel.



    • Breakfast
  • Day 2 :Mussoorie

    After Breakfast proceed for Shopping at Mall Road. Later visit to Kempty Water Falls, Gun Hill - A cable car ride which leads to the well-known hilltop offering sweeping views, Lal Tibba Scenic point (At your Own Cost), Bhadraj temple - Simple white Hindu temple with a dome located on a mountaintop hiking route. After dinner overnight At Hotel.



    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 3 :Mussoorie - Tehri / Kanatal (70km / 2Hour 45min approx)

    After breakfast drive to Tehri/Kanatal. On arrival check in at the hotel.

    Kanatal - Kanatal offers a mystic and calm experience to the tourists, in the lap of the untouched, unscathed environment. It is the perfect destination for those people who love to have a word with untouched, untamed and unspoilt nature. With pleasing temperature round the year, Kanatal offer a welcoming interval from the blistering heat, humidity and dust-filled environment of polluted town in the plains. It has a pleasing range of 10-25 degrees Celsius temperature in summer and is chilly in winters.



    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 4 :Tehri / Kanatal

    This day explore Tehri Dam, Surkanda Devi Temple. Return at hotel. 

    Tehri Dam - Tehri dam is being constructed by THDC India Ltd. The dam is expected to produce about 2400 megawatts of electricity. Apart from that the Tehri Dam is the well known water sport destination. One can enjoy so many types of water sports like Scuba Diving, Angling, Canoeing, Rowing, Boating, Water scooter, speed Boating, Rafting, Kayaking, House Boat, Cruise boating etc.

    Surkanda Devi Temple - The Legend of God Shiva’s Taandav dance after his consort Sati immolated herself out of the incidents that occurred after Dakhsha her father insulted her husband, Lord Shiva by not inviting for the grand yagna ceremony that he conducted. During the Taandav dance, Lord Shiva carried the dead body of Sati in his hands. An enraged Shiva caused fears in the Celestial world. Hence, Lord Vishnu sent his Sudarshan Chakra, which destroyed the Sati’s corpse. The pieces of her body kept falling until Lord Shiva was left without a body to carry. After this, God Shiva sat down to do Mahatapasya. At least, 51 pieces of Sati’s body found disband around in Indian sub-continent and nearby areas. The spots where Sati’s body parts were dropped, later assumed as places of Shakthi Peeths among which Surkanda Devi Temple place is the one where her head fell. Due to the fall of head part of Sati, the place obtains the name Sirkhanda which in the passage of time became Surkanda. This all Shakti Peeths are dedicated to various powerful goddesses.



    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 5 :Tehri / Kanatal - Rishikesh / Haridwar (75km / 2Hour 5Min approx)

    After Breakfast drive to Rishikesh. Arrive rishikesh and check in to hotel. Later proceed to explore Ram Jhula - Two kilometers away Rishikesh stands the beautiful iron suspension bridge called Ram Jhula at Muni-Ki-Reti. Ram Jhula joint by Shivanad Ashram (towards the east bank) and Swargashram (towards the west bank). Previously it was a hanging jute ropeway, however in 1980 a permanent iron suspension bridge was made by PWD, with the help of Shivananda Ashram. Often crowded with saints, sages and devotees, the Ram Jhula is also famed for attractions like Parmarth Niketan, Geeta Bhawan, Swargashram, Yog Niketan, Beatles Ashram, etc. Food lovers must visit the food courts located nearby the Ram Jhula.

    Overnight stay at Rishikesh.



    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 6 :Rishikesh

    After breakfast you can opt for optional and adventurous activity on own. Overnight at Rishikesh.



    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 7 :Departure

    After breakfast proceed to dehradun airport for your return flight to home with wonderful memories.



    • Breakfast
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Sightseeing

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Lal Tibba

Timings : During Sunrise & Sunset

Located 6 kilometers from Mussoorie Lal Tibba is the highest point in Mussoorie and very popular among tourist for its scenic views of the mountains and valleys. At Height of 2275meters, La Tibba gives striking views of Nilkantha peak, Badrinath, Kedarnath peak up to Banderpoonch range of three peaks with the highest rising to 6,316 meters. It is a popular site for Sunrise and sunset. During the British –Raj it served as a cantonment cum hill station. Now it is occupied by the Indian Military services. A small terrace at , La Tibba gives mesmerizing views of the Tibet border.

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Vehicle cost

Important Note :
1. Only union vehicles to go to this point. One has to take an union vehicle from the mall road. Approx. cost is INR 2200 per vehicle to be paid directly. 
2. Its a good place to trek for about 2 kms uphill to reach this place.
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Gun Hill Point & Rope Way

<div><b>Opening Time : 10:00 AM</b></div><div><b>Closing Time : 06:00 PM</b></div><div><br></div><div>The&nbsp; Gun Hill at an altitude of 2024 meters is the second-highest&nbsp; peak in Mussoorie. It gives spectacular views of the snow-clad Himalayan range and&nbsp; Doon Valley. This peak is quite popular among nature lovers and&nbsp; Photographers.&nbsp; &nbsp;During Pre Independence days Gun were fired from this hill during the day to enable people to adjust watches hence hill was named&nbsp; The Gun Hill.</div><div>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. </div><div><br></div><div>The Gun Hill point is 400ft above the mall road, its a 20mins walk. One can also enjoy Ropeway Ride to the Gun Hill Point which provides beautiful scenic veiws of the city and valley.&nbsp;</div><div>Ropeway at Gun hill provides a Panoramic view of the Himalayan ranges.</div><div><br></div><div>Approx. round trip Ropeway Ride costs INR 100 per person (whatever cost&nbsp; it is, to be paid directly at the counter)</div><div>Best time to visit this place is from March to june.&nbsp;</div><div><b><br></b></div><div><b>Exclusion :</b></div><div>1. Vehicle cost</div><div>2. Ropeway cost</div><div><br></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b>Important Note :</b><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">1. The given sightseeing can be done if have hired vehicle for the full day or planning to take one. However it is at discretion of vehicle company to do it. Also one has to make sure that the same falls in given kilometer limits by the company. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">2. The cost of sightseeing is given for reference and planning purposes only. The same has to be paid directly on spot.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>
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Kempty Waterfalls

Opening Time : 08:00 AM

Closing Time : 05:00 PM

Kempty falls is located on the highway between  Dehradun-Mussoorie , in the Ram Gaon area of Garhwal It is one of the most popular tourist attraction and picnic spot in Mussoorie. Falls at an altitude of  4500ft above sea level is surrounded by panoramic mountain cliffs. The Pond is formed below the fall which makes an excellent spot for swimming and bathing.

Elaborate tea parties Camp Tea were held here and become popular leading to localized name give to falls as  Kempty falls.

John Mekinan developed this area as picnic spot offering a gorgeous view of water cascading down from a height. Very popular among tourists Kempty fall is crowded around the year.

One has to walk to the falls from the car park, so its advisable to wear comfortable walking shoes. Always keep a water bottle to avoid getting dehydrated. 

Exclusion :

Vehicle cost


Important Note :

The given sightseeing can be done if have hired vehicle for the full day or planning to take one. However it is at discretion of vehicle company to do it. Also one has to make sure that the same falls in given kilometer limits by the company. 

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