Explore religious history of Haridwar and Rishikesh on this private day tour from Delhi. You can make the most of your time with private round-trip transportation and the attention of a private guide; no clunky tour bus or large groups of people to slow you down. You'll get a comprehensive tour of the cities and have plenty of time to ask questions as you travel, leaving with an in-depth understanding of why these sites are important to the Hindu faith. Highlights include a Ganga aarti ceremony, Ram Jhula, Sapt Rishi Ashram, Lakshman Jhula, Har Ki Pauri, and others.
* Immerse yourself in the ancient traditions of Hinduism
* Experience the captivating Ganga Aarti ceremony
* Visit the "Yoga Capital of the World" in Rishikesh
* Explore the numerous ghats and temples in the holy city of Haridwar
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ Private tour
✔ Professional Tour guide
✔ Packaged mineral water
✔ Transport by air-conditioned private vehicle
✖ Still and video camera fees.
✖ Food and drinks
✖ Monument Entrances
Pickup Locations
1. OYO Flagship 532 Sikanderpur Metro Station
2. Royal Palace Guest House
3. OYO Flagship Iffco Chowk Sushant Lok 1
4. OYO Flagship HUDA City Centre
5. OYO Flagship 387 Moulsari Avenue
6. Cosmos International Hotel
7. Nest Hotel The
8. The Crown Palace Guest House(DLF Phase-2)
9. Redearth Apartments
10. The Classic Inn
11. Swasno Hotels
12. OYO 66409 Apna Pg And Guest House
13. OYO 607 Hotel Camria
14. Moulsari Inn
15. Shail Villa
16. Hotel 1589 Manor
17. Hotel Aadhar
18. The Bristol Hotel
19. OYO 5216 Aksh Palace
20. The Palm Trees
Additional Info: Hotel/Airport/Railway Station/or your desired location in Delhi/Gurgaon/Noida
Itinerary
1
Rishikesh
At 4 or 5 or 6 am, your driver will pick you up you 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. 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 Jhula is built at a height of 70 ft from the river and is about 3 kms away from the main town of Rishikesh. The other bridge is Ram Jhula which is the iron Parallax Bridge on the river Ganga in Rishikesh. Ram Jhula is the newer bridge named after Lakshman’s brother, Lord Ram.
Duration: 7 hours
2
Haridwar
You can enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (at your own expense) before visiting Sivananda Ashram, Parmath Niketan Temple, Gita Bhavan, Swarg Ashram, Ma Anandamayee Ashram, Sapt Rishi Ashram, and The Beatles Ashram. 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. The tradition continues unabated and is a sight to behold. 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 at around 9pm.
Duration: 7 hours
Additional info
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Ages 2 and under free
• May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
• Note: This is a suggested itinerary that completes in 8-9 hours. May be customized as per your schedule.
