8 days in Uttarakhand & Himachal Pradesh Itinerary
Created using Inspirock India travel route planner
Start: Hyderabad
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Mussoorie
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Rishikesh
— 2 nights
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Manali
— 1 day
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Dharamsala
— 1 night
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Shimla
— 3 nights
Fly
End: Hyderabad
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Queen of Hill Stations
The self-styled "Queen of Hill Stations," Mussoorie features scenery that can be spoken of in regal terms.Kick off your visit on the 29th (Sat): stroll through Jabarkhet Nature Reserve.
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Hyderabad to Mussoorie is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and taxi. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to drive to Rishikesh.
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Rishikesh — 2 nights
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Yoganagari
Rishikesh draws in visitors of all creeds with its wealth of ashrams and yoga and meditation teaching centers.Start off your visit on the 30th (Sun): relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour and then soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the spiritual surroundings of Har ki Pauri and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Ganga Aarti at Haridwar.
To see where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, go to the Rishikesh day trip website.
Getting from Mussoorie to Rishikesh by car takes about 2.5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) so you can fly to Manali.
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Manali — 1 day
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People visit Manali for a number of reasons, but all of them revolve around the landscape.Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Tue): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Hidimba Devi Temple, appreciate the views at Solang Valley, and then explore the activities along Beas River.
To see maps, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Manali online holiday planner.
Traveling by flight from Rishikesh to Manali takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) early enough to go by car to Dharamsala.
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Dharamsala — 1 night
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The hill station of Dharamsala's reputation stems from its large community of exiled Tibetan Buddhists, including the Dalai Lama.Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Wed): soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers and then take in the awesome beauty at Triund Hill.
To see maps, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Dharamsala trip planner.
Traveling by car from Manali to Dharamsala takes 7 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Wed) early enough to go by car to Shimla.
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Shimla — 3 nights
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Queen of Hills
The city of Shimla spreads out across a ridge, offering views of Himalayan scenery all around.Kick off your visit on the 4th (Thu): take in the awesome beauty at Kufri Fun World, then don't miss a visit to The Mall, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Kali Bari Temple, and finally admire the striking features of Viceregal Lodge. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 5th (Fri): tour the pleasant surroundings at Shimla Water Catchment Wildlife Sanctuary, take in the spiritual surroundings of Jakhu Temple, then pause for some serene contemplation at Christ Church, and finally don't miss a visit to The Ridge.
For maps, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, read Shimla trip planner.
You can drive from Dharamsala to Shimla in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 6th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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Uttarakhand travel guide
Land of Gods
Called the "Land of Gods" thanks to its many temples and notable pilgrimage sites, Uttarakhand appeals to tourists interested in taking a spiritual journey through an awe-inspiring Himalayan landscape. A comprehensive Uttarakhand tour encompasses everything from colonial-era hill stations and thriving cities, to protected wildlife areas and holiday towns with every amenity under the sun. Many come to discover the dramatic mountainous terrain dotted with sacred lakes and rivers--featuring prominently in the great epics "Mahabharata" and "Ramayana--while others take a trip to Uttarakhand for a chance to spot snow leopards and Bengal tigers.
Himachal Pradesh travel guide
Home to the majestic western Himalayas, Himachal Pradesh ranks among the world's top mountaineering destinations. Tourism in Himachal Pradesh draws adventurers from far and wide to climb, raft, paraglide, hike, and ski their way across the picture-perfect river valleys and snow-covered mountain slopes. Those looking for something less strenuous can tour Himachal Pradesh's charming hill stations, where the holiday atmosphere lasts all year. To travel through this mountainous region the old-fashioned way, consider one of the state's narrow-gauge railways, which include the World Heritage-listed Kalka-Shimla train line.
