Just trying getting back on the back of my blogging wagon would like to add on some view points about my trip to Uttarakhand that would help anyone who may be travelling or planning to travel to the state
Basic Knows Before Travel :
Owing to the covid times it is mandatory to get a RCPTR (Covid Test) done 72 hours prior to scheduled flight/Train.If not done then then the respective authorities will ask you to take one at applicable charges. It is preferable to get it done from one’s end. People staying for more then 5 days in the state may get asked to redo the RCPTR test at the airport owing to the time lapse on earlier report. Also a mandate is to download the Arogya Setu app to keep apprised about new government covid guidelines.
Must do’s :
° Bungee at Jumpin Heights in Rishikesh is a must do for all the thrill enthusiasts. It is a 83 meters free fall that is claimed the be Asia’s highest Bungee point. The whole experience that sends chills down your spine initally but is a worthwhile experience if your are seeking some adrenaline rush. The people at Jumping heights are thorough professionals at their work with certified training. This whole experience would cost one rs 3500 plus an additional 900 if you desire to get a video of the same as well. They have other activities like Giant swing and Flying fox which are also equally enthralling. Please find their site link herewith http://jumpinheights.com to help you on additional details. It is wiser to book your slots a week prior and reach the location at the earliest as it is on first come first serve basis.
° River Rafting at Rishikesh (Tapovan) is also a must do for adventure lovers craving some gut wrenching experience into the wild waters of the Ganges cradle. Our guide at Outbound Adventures was super friendly and motivating us throughout the whole experience. They have different distances which may vary duration and cost wise, which one may choose to curate according to their preferences. Also this experience includes a cliff dive which adds on to overwhelming total experience. This is one surreal experience which is a must do and hence a recommendation. Leaving their website details herewith for further information.Outbound Adventures -https://www.riverraftinginrishikesh.co/
° Ganga Aarti (Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh) was recommended by our driver which turned out to be a blissful experience during the sunsets at the Ghats of Rishikesh. It is an experience worth absorbing with the devotional enchants mesmerizing ganga visuals. PS – There’s a lot of street food (Chats & Tikkis)to explore along the banks. The laxman Jhula adjacent to the banks has a stunning visual during the night resembling sorts of a necklace should not be missed for sure.
Food for Thought (Places to Explore):
° Landour Bakehouse (Landour, Mussoorie) – Must explore place for the vibe and the colonial wood work and architecture. Not to take away any credit from delicious foods that they have at offer which will explode your taste buds wanting one for more. You may check their various range of cake and pattiserie on menu before visiting. PS – You might want to get some organic Jams & Chutneys native to the place from Prakash, adjacent to Bakehouse.
° Char Dukan Cafe (Landour, Mussoorie) – Here the range of food from Pancakes to waffles is just mouth watering and an delight to the eye which adds to its pleasant chilly climate of the area.
Essentially would have ended the blog but people who want to know about my Travel Itenerary, below is for your reference which y’all may choose to curate as per your need:
1st Day – Morning flight from Mumbai to Dehradun. Travel from the airport to Rishikesh is about a 40 mins journey. After parking our luggage at our accomodations we proceeded to our bungee jump. Later in the evening we headed for Ganga ghat for Ganga Aarti as mentioned in my Must Do’s earlier.
(Stay – Go Stops, Rishikesh)
2nd Day – Started our day with an River Rafting spectacle which took us around 3 hours post which we headed towards Mussorie later that day.
PS – Keep this day light as rafting saps out much of the energies.
(Stay – Hotel Krishna Palace, Mussorie)
3rd Day – We headed on our way to Char Dukan,Lal tibba, company garden and ended our day with some shopping spree at Mall Road in Mussorie.
(Stay – Hotel Krishna Palace, Mussorie)
4th Day – We then explored Bhatta Falls. The main attraction here was the Cable car to the falls with a scenic view of the whole nearby area. Later we headed to visit The Eco park in Dhanaulti for a sunset experience. After an exhausting day and tummies empty we thought of exploring Landour Bakehouse & Rokeby Manor on our way back.
(Stay – Hotel Krishna Palace, Mussorie)
5th Day – We headed towards Dehradun airport for our flights scheduled later in the evening not before exploring Robbers Cave enroute. Also incase you intend to get some bakes goodies for family and friends, I suggest “Ellora’s Melting Momemts in Dehradun”.
PS – The stuff stays fresh for about 2 months and their quality also was pretty good)
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