Discover two of India’s holiest cities along the Ganges during this full-day private excursion to Haridwar and Rishikesh, from Delhi. Travel comfortably to the foothills of the mighty Himalayas from the airport or your hotel in your own vehicle. Highlights include an evening aarti prayer by the riverbanks and stops at Lakshman Jhula and the Beatles’ Ashram.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Hotel or Airport pickup and drop-off at New Delhi
✔ English-speaking driver
✔ All taxes, Parking, Fuel
✔ Transport by air-conditioned private car
✖ Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner
✖ Tour Guide Charges Extra or you can pay your self
✖ Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
✖ Gratuities and Personal expenses
Pickup Locations
1. Townhouse 1007 Hotel Premium Inn
2. Fabhotel Cosy Tree Homes Sector 62
3. Livia Residency
4. Collection O 30118 Oshy Marg
5. Hotel Mohan International
6. The Franklein IGI Airport
7. OYO 84067 Sunshine Inn Hotel
8. OYO Flagship Hotel DP Palace
9. OYO 69981 Hotel Grand
10. OYO 10759 Hotel Golden Nest
11. OYO 79427 Guruji Palace
12. Fabhotel Jindal Palace
13. Super OYO Hotel Metro Inn Near Worlds Of Wonder
14. The Lime Stays- GK-1
15. Airport T Palace
16. Hotel Green Star
17. Hotel In CR Park
18. Hotel Twamev
19. The Super Residency
20. Hotel Plazzo IGI
Additional Info: We offer Airport pickup without any extra price.
Pickup at Hotel in New Delhi, Gurugram or Delhi Airport
Itinerary
1
Haridwar
At 5 am, your English speaking driver will pick you up and head for Haridwar, which is about a 5 hour drive. Your first stop will be Har ki Pauri. Trusted to be one the holiest Ghats in the country, Har Ki Pauri is supposedly the first place where Ganga touches plains, leaving behind the pristine ranges of the Himalayas. The ghat is also known as the Brahma Kund where you can view the stone which has an imprint of Lord Vishnu’s foot, as pointed out by the name.
Duration: 8 hours
2
Rishikesh
You will also explore two bridges in Rishikesh. First is Lakshman Jhula, the popular hanging bridge across the holy river Ganga. This 450 ft long and height of 70 ft and 3 kms away from Rishikesh. The other bridge is Ram Jhula on the river Ganga in Rishikesh. Ram Jhula is the newer bridge named after Lakshman’s brother, Lord Ram.
You can enjoy lunch (at your own expense) In the evening during sunset, you will visit Ganga Aarti at Haridwar. Thousands of sects visit the ghats of the Ganga at Har ki Pauri at Haridwar to witness the aarti that started several decades ago. It takes place on the other side of the banks where you will see the priests light up the lamps in a clockwise manner, accompanied by songs in praise of Mother Ganga. After the ritual is complete, devotees will cup their hands over the flame and raise their palms to their forehead in order to get the Goddess's purification and blessing. Finally, head back to New Delhi and get dropped at your hotel.
Duration: 8 hours
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Dress code - Temples are a sacred house of God and a place of daily worship. To preserve its sanctity and spiritual ambiance one must follow the below dress code within temple complex
• Upper Wear: Must cover the shoulders, chest, navel, and upper arms
• Lower Wear: Must be at least below knee-length
• Remove footwear outside the temple. Socks are fine, you can keep wearing them.
• A moderate amount of walking is involved please wear comfortable socks
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• Car Type :- Etios or Dzire for 1-3 traveller , Toyota Innova Crysta for 4-6 traveller
• If after 7 am Airport Pickup time (may bee some sightseeing not possible)
