Discover the Holiness of the Indian Himalayas in a breath-taking 7-day/6-night tour

from 280 USD / 239 EUR per person (incl. hotel)

Tour highlights: Haridwar, The Ganges, Rishikesh, Laxman Jhula, Neelkanth Mahadev, Mussoorie, Dehradun, Delhi





Day 1: Delhi to Haridwar (5h drive)
Welcome to Delhi, the capital of India from where you will start your tour through the holy Ganges River. We will meet you at the airport of Delhi according to your arrival time and your private driver will take you directly to Haridwar, at the gateway to the Himalayas. Haridwar is one of the holy cities of Uttarakand State. Here the Ganges emerges from the Himalayas, that’s is why it’s a major pilgrimage site for the Hindus. Here you can cross the long bridge that spans the mythical Ganges and observe the extraordinary ritual of Ganga Aarti. Why thousands of pilgrims come to Har Ki Pauri Ghat every year? What makes Mansa Devi and Chandi Devi temples unique? You will find all the answers once you are in Haridwar. Night in Haridwar.


Day 2: Haridwar to Rishikesh (1h drive)
In the morning you will continue exploring Haridwar. Then your driver will take you to the holy city of Rishikesh, known as the Gateway to the Himalayas. The city on the banks of the Ganges offers many sites and temples to visit. There you will visit the Laxman Jhula Temple. You will enjoy crossing the sacred river Ganges, admire the statue of Lord Shiva. Mingle through this Hindu place and in the evening enjoy the beautiful sunset along the river. Night in Rishikesh.


Day 3: Rishikesh
Today you can immerse yourself in the sacred atmosphere of Rishikesh. You can find there thousands of worshipers near the ghats, however the sadhus are the most interesting people that you can meet there. These Hindu ascetics have given up to material life and have devoted themselves to their spiritual quest. You can easily recognize them due to their special appearance, as they have nothing other than canes and pots for donations. Here in Rishikesh, you will have the opportunity to meet them and observe how they do meditation to achieve a deeper spiritual vision. Night in Rishikesh.


Day 4: Rishikesh to Mussoorie (2/3h drive)
Today you will be transferred to the Hindu/Muslim city of Mussoorie, also known as Queen of the Hills. Enjoy some beautiful hill drive on the way and your first view of the Himalaya ranges. In Mussoorie visit the beautiful gardens, take the cable car to visit ‘Gun Hill’ and enjoy the nature walk of ‘Camel's Back Road’. Your indian driver will be always at your disposal to make you discover the city according to your preferences. Night in Mussoorie.



Day 5: Mussoorie and Dehradun
In the morning admire the Kempty Waterfalls and then drive to the Hindu city of Dehradun (28 km drive from Mussoorie). There you can visit the highly spiritual Hindu Temples of the city and also the famous spring waters. You can also discover the Robber's cave. Then your indian driver will transfer you back to Mussoorie. Night in Mussoorie.


Day 6: Mussoorie to Delhi (5/6h drive)
Today your indian driver will take you back to Delhi. You will drive through the jungle and with a little bit of luck you may see some wild elephants, leopards or even indian tigers. On the way, we will stop to visit the Hanuman Temple, hidden in the middle of the jungle. Once in Delhi admire the India Gate by night. According to your arrival time you can make some more sightseeing in Delhi according to your preferences. Night in Delhi.



Day 7: Delhi
According to your departure time, today you will have the opportunity to visit the Red Fort (closed on Mondays), Humayan’s Tomb, the Lotus temple, the Birla Temple, the Akshardham temple, Qutb Minar and much more, as Delhi offers a great variety of sites to discover… Your indian driver will then take you to the airport or to your hotel.

Prices per person:

Pricing for 3 persons based on a triple room.
Pricing for more than 3 persons upon request based on your requirements (number of rooms/cars)

Your tour includes:
- All arrival, departure, tours as per above itinerary by air conditioned car with English speaking Indian driver including his living expenses
- All applicable hotel & transport taxes (tolls, road taxes, state taxes, fuel)
- 6 nights accommodation in hotels in a double room
- Daily buffet breakfast in case of Comfort or Luxury Accommodation
- Your driver's accommodation and meals
- Indian Government services tax

Your tour does not include:
- Any meals or drinks (except breakfast in case of Comfort or Luxury Accommodation). Your driver can recommend safe food restaurants on the way or in the cities
- Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor ...
- Entrance fees during sightseeing
- Any International airfare to India
- Any other item not specified in the tour