goGANG is goSTOPS’ fixed-date group trip format. You book a spot on a departure rather than a room on a date. You travel with everyone else who booked the same departure, and a trip captain runs the itinerary on the ground. The transport, the stay, the route, and breakfast and dinner each day are arranged before you pay, so the trip is not waiting on anyone to organise it. Six goGANG destinations run from Delhi: Udaipur, Bir, Mussoorie, Kasol, McLeodganj and Rishikesh.
Every one of them starts the same way. The group meets at a boarding point in Delhi in the evening, boards an AC bus, and travels overnight. You wake up at the destination on day one. Udaipur, Bir, Mussoorie and Rishikesh are two-day trips. The Kasol and McLeodganj trips run three days, and both include a trek and a night’s camping.
Key takeaways
- goGANG runs six destinations from Delhi: Udaipur, Bir, Mussoorie, Kasol, McLeodganj and Rishikesh.
- Every trip departs Delhi in the evening and travels overnight by AC bus, with a trip captain leading a group of 10 to 20.
- Udaipur, Bir, Mussoorie and Rishikesh are two-day trips. Kasol and McLeodganj are three days, each with a trek and a night of camping.
- Trips are open to anyone aged 18 or over, with no goSTOPS stay or booking history needed.
How does a goGANG trip from Delhi work?
The trip begins the evening before day one. Departures leave Delhi in the evening. For the Himachal trips, the boarding point is Kashmere Gate. You meet the rest of the group there, board, and sleep on the bus. Day one starts on arrival in the morning.
From there, the itinerary is set. Sightseeing, activities and the stay are organised, and breakfast and dinner are included each day. The captain knows the route, handles the logistics and hosts the evenings, which on most trips include an Artist Night or a bonfire. Your part is to turn up.
The return is overnight on every trip. You leave the destination on the evening of the last day and arrive in Delhi early the following morning.
| Good to know: every trip returns overnight, so you are back in Delhi early on the morning after the trip’s last day. |
Which destinations does goGANG run from Delhi?
Six destinations depart from Delhi. Here are the format and the highlights of each trip.
| Destination | Format | Key highlights | Trip details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mussoorie | 2 days, 1 night | George Everest, Dalai Hills, Landour, Lal Tibba sunset, Kempty Falls, Mall Road | Mussoorie Hidden Trails |
| Rishikesh | 2 days, 1 night | River rafting, Ganga aarti, sunset point | GoVibe Trip: Rishikesh |
| Bir | 2 days, 1 night | Bangoru waterfall trek, monastery visit, paragliding, cafe hopping | Bir Adventure Escape from Delhi |
| Udaipur | 2 days, 1 night | Monsoon Palace, Bahubali Hills, Fateh Sagar, Lake Pichola, Kumbhalgarh Fort | Royal Udaipur and Kumbhalgarh Escape |
| McLeodganj | 3 days, 2 nights | Bhagsunag, Dharamshala cricket stadium, Triund trek and camping | McLeodganj Escape with Triund Trek |
| Kasol | 3 days, 2 nights | Manikaran Sahib, hot springs, Chalal village, Kheerganga trek and camping | Kasol Himalayan Journey with Kheerganga Trek |
Five of the six head north into Himachal and Uttarakhand. Udaipur is the exception, running south-west into Rajasthan for its lakes and forts.
The hill trips: Mussoorie, McLeodganj, Bir and Kasol
Mussoorie’s day one takes in George Everest’s house, Dalai Hills and Landour, the cantonment town above Mussoorie, and ends at Lal Tibba for sunset and a bonfire. The night is at goSTOPS Mussoorie, Clock Tower. Day two is Kempty Falls, Corn Village and Mall Road before the bus back.
McLeodganj’s day one is Bhagsunag and the Dharamshala cricket stadium, with the night at goSTOPS McLeodganj, Bhagsu. Day two is the climb to Triund and a night camping in tents at the top. Day three starts with sunrise over the Dhauladhar range before the descent. The bus arrives back in Delhi on the morning of day four.
Bir’s day one is the Bangoru waterfall trek, a monastery visit and sunset at the paragliding landing site, with the night at goSTOPS Bir. Day two is the paragliding flight, then the cafes near the landing site, before the overnight bus back.
Kasol’s day one is Manikaran Sahib and its hot springs, then Chalal village in the Parvati valley, with the night at goSTOPS Kasol PLUS. Day two is the trek to Kheerganga and a night camping there. Day three is the trek down and the Kasol cafes before the return.
| Tip: Kasol and McLeodganj are the two trips with a night of camping, at Kheerganga and Triund respectively, so pack for a night in a tent and an early start for sunrise. On the other four trips, every night is at a property. |
The river and lake trips: Rishikesh and Udaipur
Rishikesh’s day one is river rafting on the Ganga, then the evening aarti on the ghats, with the night at goSTOPS Rishikesh, Tapovan. Day two is sightseeing and a sunset point before the bus back overnight.
Udaipur’s day one covers the Monsoon Palace, Bahubali Hills, Fateh Sagar and Lake Pichola, then the old city. The evening is an Artist Night and karaoke at goSTOPS Udaipur, where the group stays. Day two is a day trip to Kumbhalgarh Fort, with its 36 km wall, before the overnight bus back to Delhi.
| Why goGANG: six destinations from Delhi (and three from Bengaluru) with the transport, stay, itinerary, and breakfast and dinner each day arranged, a trip captain on every departure, groups of 10 to 20, and Artist Nights or bonfires on most trips. The only decisions you make are the destination and the date. |
Which goGANG trip from Delhi suits you?
Two days or three. The Mussoorie, Rishikesh, Bir and Udaipur trips are two-day formats. The Kasol and McLeodganj trips run into a third day.
Trek or no trek. McLeodganj, Kasol and Bir all include a trek: Triund, Kheerganga and the Bangoru waterfall trek respectively. Mussoorie, Rishikesh and Udaipur do not.
A bed every night or a night in a tent. On the Mussoorie, Rishikesh, Bir and Udaipur trips, every night is at a goSTOPS property. On the Kasol and McLeodganj trips, one night is at a property and one is spent camping at the top of the trek.
Activity or places. Rishikesh includes river rafting and Bir includes paragliding, alongside their sightseeing. Mussoorie and Udaipur are sightseeing trips. Kasol and McLeodganj each centre on a trek.
Whichever you pick, you spend the trip with the same group from the boarding point to the return. The evenings are hosted for that group at the property, as an Artist Night, a bonfire or karaoke depending on the trip.
Booking a goGANG trip from Delhi
Six destinations run from Delhi, and the choice comes down to how much time you have and what you want the trip to be. The Mussoorie, Rishikesh, Bir and Udaipur trips are two-day formats. The Kasol and McLeodganj trips need a third day, which goes on the trek and a night of camping. Rishikesh and Bir each include an activity, rafting and paragliding. Mussoorie and Udaipur are sightseeing trips. Whichever you pick, you travel with a captain and the group that booked the same date.
Booking is a matter of choosing the destination and the departure date, then booking your spot. On the evening the trip begins, you arrive at the boarding point in Delhi, meet the group, and board the bus. Everything from that point is arranged. Every trip returns to Delhi overnight, arriving early the following morning. Spots can be booked up to 24 hours before departure, subject to availability, and a booking can be transferred to someone else if your plans change. Every traveller must be 18 or over and carry a government photo ID, with Aadhaar, driving licence and passport all accepted.
Current dates, itineraries and inclusions for each destination are at goGANG.
FAQ
Where do goGANG trips from Delhi depart?
From a boarding point in Delhi in the evening. The Himachal departures for Bir and McLeodganj board at Kashmere Gate. The group travels overnight by AC bus and arrives at the destination on the morning of day one.
Which goGANG trips from Delhi are two days and which are three?
Mussoorie, Rishikesh, Bir and Udaipur are two-day, one-night trips. Kasol and McLeodganj are three days and two nights, and both include a trek with a night of camping at the top. All six return to Delhi overnight, arriving early the following morning.
Do I need to have stayed at goSTOPS to join a goGANG trip?
No. goGANG trips are open to anyone aged 18 or over. You need no goSTOPS stay or booking history to join, and you can book alone or with friends. Either way you travel as part of the group that booked the same departure.
Which goGANG trips from Delhi include trekking or camping?
Kasol and McLeodganj both include a trek and a night camping, at Kheerganga and Triund respectively. Bir includes the Bangoru waterfall trek with the stay at a property. Mussoorie, Rishikesh and Udaipur involve no trekking.
What is included on a goGANG trip from Delhi?
Round-trip AC bus travel from Delhi, dormitory accommodation at a goSTOPS property, and all local transfers and sightseeing on the itinerary. Breakfast and dinner each day, hosted community events, and a trip captain on the ground. Each trip’s own inclusions list gives the full detail for that departure.
