5 days in Rishikesh, Devprayag & Mussoorie Itinerary

Rishikesh draws in visitors of all creeds with its wealth of ashrams and yoga and meditation teaching centers.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Fri): take in breathtaking views at Sivananda Ashram, then look for gifts at Shiv Gauri Pashmina World, and then take in the views from Ram Jhula. On the 8th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

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Ahmedabad to Rishikesh is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Sat) to allow time for the car ride to Devprayag.

Devprayag is a town and a nagar panchayat in Tehri Garhwal district in the state of Uttarakhand, India, and is one of the Panch Prayag of Alaknanda River where Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers meet and take the name Ganga or Ganges River.OverviewTraditionally, it is considered to be the place where sage Devasharma led his ascetic life, giving birth its present name, Devprayag. Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sun): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Raghunath Temple, then take in the views from Suspension Bridges, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Ganga-Sacred confluence of river Alaknanda & Bhagirathi RIvers.

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Traveling by car from Rishikesh to Devprayag takes 3 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Mussoorie.

The self-styled "Queen of Hill Stations," Mussoorie features scenery that can be spoken of in regal terms.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Mon): explore the world behind art at SOHAM Himalayan Centre, stroll through Jabarkhet Nature Reserve, then look for gifts at Hamers, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Shedup Choepelling Temple. On your second day here, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Shiv Mandir, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Tibetan Buddhist Temple, then buy something for everyone on your list at Pacific Mall, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Sai Darbar Temple.

For more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Mussoorie road trip site.

You can drive from Devprayag to Mussoorie in 5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly back home.