Day-wise plan
Every day runs on a private cab - the order and pace are yours to change.
1Day 1 - Trip begins at Delhi - Delhi to Haridwar and the Ganges at dusk
- Your private cab picks you up in Delhi and drives to Haridwar.
- Check in, then head out to the Ganga Temple dedicated to the river goddess.
- Spend the evening at Har Ki Pauri, where the Ganges leaves the mountains for the plains, and watch the aarti.
- Night in Haridwar. Breakfast and one main meal are included.
2Day 2 - Long mountain drive to Joshimath
- Check out and set off north along the Alaknanda into higher country.
- The road is slow and beautiful, past deep valleys, small villages and the first snow peaks.
- Arrive at Joshimath, at about 1,875 metres, and check in.
- Quiet evening to let the altitude settle. Night in Joshimath.
3Day 3 - Cable car to Auli and the walk to Gorson Bugyal
- Short drive to the lower ropeway station for the cable car up to Auli, one of the longest ropeway rides in Asia. Ticket is paid on the day.
- From the top station, walk roughly four kilometres to Gorson Bugyal, a high alpine meadow.
- The reward is a clear line of Nanda Devi, Trishul and Dronagiri across the horizon.
- Ride back down and return to your hotel. Night in Joshimath.
4Day 4 - Down the valley to Rishikesh
- Check out and drive back through the Himalayan foothills to Rishikesh.
- Green ridges, river bends and terraced villages fill the day.
- Check in at Rishikesh and rest, or walk down to the river in the evening.
- Night in Rishikesh.
5Day 5 - Trip ends at Delhi - Rishikesh in the morning, then Delhi
- Check out and take a half day round of the town: Ram Jhula, Sivananda Ashram, Parmarth Niketan, Geeta Bhawan and Triveni Ghat.
- Then begin the drive down to Delhi.
- Drop at Majnu ka Tilla or Kashmere Gate for your onward journey.
About this plan
Two nights under the peaks, with the cable car doing the climbing. Fully private · after you enquire, a planner fine-tunes stays, pace and extras around you.
Private cab & driverHandpicked staysYour dates, your pace24×7 WhatsApp desk
What's in, what's not
No fine print later - the quote you get matches this list exactly.
Included in 5D / 4N
- One night in Haridwar with breakfast and one main meal
- Two nights in Joshimath with breakfast and one main meal daily
- One night in Rishikesh with breakfast and one main meal
- Ganga Temple and Har Ki Pauri visit in Haridwar
- Guided walk to Gorson Bugyal from the Auli ropeway top station
- Half day Rishikesh sightseeing round
- Private cab for all transfers and sightseeing, Delhi to Delhi
- Driver who knows the mountain roads well
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- Any inner line permits needed on the route
Not included
- Flights and train tickets to and from Delhi
- Auli ropeway and cable car tickets
- Entry fees and ticket charges at sightseeing points
- Ski hire, ski lessons and other paid activities
- Lunch on all days unless it replaces dinner as the included main meal
- Any meal not listed in the day plan or inclusions
- Personal costs such as tips, laundry and shopping
- Surcharges on Diwali, Dussehra, Christmas and New Year dates
Sightseeing on this plan
01Auli Ropeway02Gurson Bugyal03Joshimath04Har Ki Pauri05Narsingh TempleLakshman Jhula
