Dehradun in 2, 3 or 5 days: which trip should you pick?

2 days: Nag Tibba Trek in 2 Days — The Weekend Summit Above Mussoorie

1. Day 1Dehradun to Pantwari, trek to base camp — Pickup in Dehradun, Orientation at Pantwari, Climb to Nag Tibba base camp, Camp at about 2,800 m
2. Day 2Summit, then down to Pantwari and Dehradun — Summit push, The view, Breakfast and descent, Drive back

Highlights: The highest peak in the lower Garhwal range (3,022 m), done in a weekend · Sunrise on Bandarpunch, Swargarohini and the Kedarnath range · One night in a forest camp in oak and rhododendron.

3 days: Chopta, Tungnath & Chandrashila Trek in 3 Days — Sunrise Over the Chaukhamba

1. Day 1Rishikesh to Chopta — Pickup in Rishikesh, Camp in the meadows
2. Day 2Tungnath and Chandrashila, on to Sari — Up to Tungnath, Chandrashila summit, Down and on to Sari, Deoria Tal (optional)
3. Day 3Sari to Rishikesh — Drive back

Highlights: Tungnath, the highest Shiva temple of the Panch Kedar · Sunrise on Chandrashila with the Chaukhamba and Nanda Devi · Optional evening walk to Deoria Tal.

3 days: Rishikesh Yoga & Ganga Retreat in 3 Days

1. Day 1Dehradun to Rishikesh · Ganga aarti — Pickup and drive, Beatles Ashram (Chaurasi Kutia), Ganga aarti, Welcome dinner
2. Day 2Sunrise yoga, waterfall and cafés — Yoga and pranayama, Neer Garh waterfall, Old Rishikesh walk, Riverside café
3. Day 3Kunjapuri sunrise, back to Dehradun — Kunjapuri temple, Breakfast and check-out, Drop

Highlights: Ganga aarti and sunrise yoga in Rishikesh · Neer Garh waterfall and the Beatles Ashram · Kunjapuri sunrise over the Doon valley.

5 days: Dayara Bugyal Trek in 5 Days — The Great Alpine Meadow

1. Day 1Dehradun to Raithal — Pickup in Dehradun, Raithal (about 2,150 m)
2. Day 2Raithal to Gui — Through the village and forest, Gui camp (about 2,900 m)
3. Day 3Dayara Bugyal and back to Gui — Onto the meadow, The high meadows, Back to Gui
4. Day 4Gui to Raithal — Descent, Village time
5. Day 5Raithal to Dehradun — Drive back

Highlights: One of India's largest high meadows, far quieter than Kedarkantha · Bandarpunch, Black Peak and Draupadi ka Danda on the skyline · Homestay nights in the old Garhwali village of Raithal.

6 days: Kuari Pass Trek in 6 Days — The Curzon Trail to Nanda Devi Views

1. Day 1Rishikesh to Joshimath — Pickup in Rishikesh, Joshimath (about 1,900 m)
2. Day 2Joshimath to Dhak, trek to Gulling — Drive to Dhak, Village trail, Gulling camp (about 2,900 m)
3. Day 3Gulling to Khullara — Up through the forest, Khullara camp (about 3,300 m)
4. Day 4Kuari Pass, back to Khullara — To the pass, On the pass, Back to camp
5. Day 5Khullara to Dhak, drive to Joshimath — Long descent, Joshimath
6. Day 6Joshimath to Rishikesh — Drive back

Highlights: A proper Himalayan pass that beginners can cross · Nanda Devi, Dronagiri, Kamet and Chaukhamba on one skyline · The old Curzon Trail through oak forest and open meadows.

6 days: Kedarkantha Trek in 6 Days — India's Favourite Winter Summit

1. Day 1Dehradun to Sankri — Pickup in Dehradun, Sankri and the briefing
2. Day 2Sankri to Juda ka Talab — Into the forest, Juda ka Talab (about 2,780 m)
3. Day 3Juda ka Talab to Kedarkantha base — Up to the meadows, Base camp (about 3,430 m)
4. Day 4Summit day, down to Hargaon — Summit push, On top, Down to Hargaon camp (about 2,700 m)
5. Day 5Hargaon to Sankri — Last descent, Sankri
6. Day 6Sankri to Dehradun — Drive back

Highlights: A true summit at 3,810 m that first-timers can reach · Juda ka Talab — a forest lake that freezes in winter · Base camp views of Swargarohini, Bandarpunch and Black Peak.

6 days: Valley of Flowers & Hemkund Sahib Glacier Lake

1. Day 1Rishikesh to Govindghat — Pickup in Rishikesh, Govindghat (about 1,800 m)
2. Day 2Govindghat to Ghangaria — Shared jeep to Pulna, Trek up the Laxman Ganga, Ghangaria (about 3,050 m)
3. Day 3Valley of Flowers — Into the national park, The valley, Back to Ghangaria
4. Day 4Hemkund Sahib — The climb, Langar and the lake, Descend to Ghangaria
5. Day 5Ghangaria to Joshimath — Walk out, Joshimath
6. Day 6Joshimath to Rishikesh — Drive back

Highlights: A UNESCO World Heritage valley with hundreds of wildflower species · Hemkund Sahib, a glacial lake and gurudwara at about 4,300 m · Guesthouse stays throughout — no camping.

6 days: Brahmatal Trek in 6 Days — Frozen Lakes & Trishul Views

1. Day 1Rishikesh to Lohajung — Pickup in Rishikesh, Lohajung (about 2,300 m)
2. Day 2Lohajung to Bekaltal — Forest climb, Bekaltal (about 3,000 m)
3. Day 3Bekaltal to Tilandi — Onto the ridge, Tilandi camp (about 3,300 m)
4. Day 4Brahmatal top, down to Daldum — Summit push, Brahmatal lake, Daldum camp
5. Day 5Daldum to Lohajung — Last descent, Guesthouse
6. Day 6Lohajung to Rishikesh — Drive back

Highlights: Trishul and Nanda Ghunti close up from a winter ridge · Two high lakes, Bekaltal and Brahmatal, often frozen · Snow-forest camps with far fewer people than Kedarkantha.

7 days: Har Ki Dun Trek in 7 Days — Valley of the Gods & Old Wooden Villages

1. Day 1Dehradun to Sankri — Pickup in Dehradun, Sankri briefing
2. Day 2Sankri to Taluka, trek to Pauni Garaat — Jeep to Taluka, Along the Supin, Pauni Garaat camp (about 2,500 m)
3. Day 3Pauni Garaat to Kalkattiyadhaar via Osla — Osla village, Up to Kalkattiyadhaar (about 3,000 m)
4. Day 4Har Ki Dun and back — Into the valley, Explore, Back to Kalkattiyadhaar
5. Day 5Kalkattiyadhaar to Pauni Garaat — Easy descent, Pauni Garaat camp
6. Day 6Pauni Garaat to Taluka, drive to Sankri — Walk out, Sankri
7. Day 7Sankri to Dehradun — Drive back

Highlights: A cradle-shaped glacial valley under Swargarohini, at 3,566 m · Osla and Seema — centuries-old carved wooden villages · Walking beside the Supin river almost the whole way.

When to go

September to November and February to April are ideal. July to early September is lush but landslide-prone, and river rafting in Rishikesh is closed in peak monsoon. December to January is cold.

Getting there

Dehradun station has direct trains from Delhi (about 4.5 to 5 hrs on the fast services); Jolly Grant Airport is roughly 35 km away with flights from Delhi and other metros; Delhi is about 5 to 6 hrs by road. Our trips start and end at Dehradun Railway Station or Jolly Grant Airport.