Immerse yourself in the religious history of the holy cities of Rishikesh and Haridwar on this full-day private tour from New Delhi. Enjoy personalized attention plenty of time to ask questions as you witness the spiritual ritual of the Ganga Aarti at sunset. Other highlights include Har Ki Pauri, Lakshman Jhula, Ram Jhula, Ma Anandamayee Ashram, and Sapt Rishi Ashram.
• See the highlights of the holy cities Rishikesh and Haridwar in a single day
• Private tour for just your party means a flexible itinerary
• Private round-trip transportation eliminates the need for a rental car
• Plenty of time to ask questions about the holy sites and rituals
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ English Speaking Tour Guide (If you chosen option)
✔ English-speaking driver
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off at New Delhi City Center area
✔ Transport by air-conditioned private car
✔ all taxes, parking, fuel
✖ Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
✖ Lunch
✖ Personal expenses
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. Townhouse 1007 Hotel Premium Inn
2. Super Hotel O The Swarnim
3. Livia Residency
4. OYO Townhouse 349 Unitech Cyber Park Gurgaon
5. The Signature Hotel
6. OYO Flagship 532 Sikanderpur Metro Station
7. Comodo Satya Niketan Residency
8. Royal Palace Guest House
9. OYO Flagship Iffco Chowk Sushant Lok 1
10. Dev Royale Hotel
11. OYO 87771 Krishna Cottage
12. OYO Flagship HUDA City Centre
13. OYO Home Plot No 40 Dwarka BnB Near Dwarka Sector 21 Metro Station
14. OYO 10582 Cyber City
15. Cosmos International Hotel
16. Hotel Red Castle - Karol Bagh
17. Nest Hotel The
18. Hotel Good Will Residency
19. The Crown Palace Guest House(DLF Phase-2)
20. Redearth Apartments
Additional Info: We offer Airport pickup without any extra price.
Pickup at Hotel in New Delhi / Airport / NCR
Itinerary
1
Rishikesh
At 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
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• 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
