Embark on a 2-day tour to Haridwar and Rishikesh from Delhi
About this activity
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2 Days
English
Overview
Enjoy this overnight tour to Haridwar and Rishikesh with your professional English-speaking guide. Experience the incredible Aarti ceremony on the Ganges River, visit the Mansa Devi and Chandi Devi Temples, and explore Rishikesh on this unforgettable tour.
Highlights
- Visit Har ki Pauri and explore Mansa Devi Temple
- Witness the religious practices performed at Har ki Pauri
- Relax by the Ganges and take in its beautiful surroundings
- Discover temples and Ashrams alongside the Ganges
Description
Day 1 (Delhi to Haridwar and Haridwar Sightseeing)
Your private tour of Haridwar and Rishikesh starts at 6:00 AM from your hotel in New Delhi, Noida, or Gurugram. You will then continue to Haridwar along with your tour guide. Upon reaching Haridwar, check in to the hotel and then relax and join the leader for lunch at your own cost. After lunch, you will take a cable car ride to the top of one of the hills and visit the Mansa Devi Temple and Chandi Devi Temple. In the evening, travel to the banks of the Ganges River to witness the Aarti ceremony, where you will witness priests and thousands of devotees holding Diya lamps and flowers. At the end of the Aarti, you will return back to your hotel and stay overnight in Haridwar.
Day 2 (Rishikesh Sightseeing and Return to Delhi)
The next day, you will head to Rishikesh, where you will see Lakshman Jhula, the popular hanging bridge across the holy Ganges River. Next, you would see Ram Jhula, an iron suspension bridge on the Ganges.
Later, you will visit the different Ashrams of Rishikesh, like Sivananda Ashram, Parmath Niketan Temple, Gita Bhavan, Swarg Ashram, Ma Anandamayee Ashram, Sapt Rishi Ashram, The Beatles Ashram, and you will also explore the local markets of Rishikesh.
Enjoy your lunch in Rishikesh before heading back to Delhi. You will arrive in Delhi by 7:00 PM and will be dropped off at your hotel in Delhi or at Delhi International Airport.
Inclusions
- Professional English-speaking guide on both days of the tour
- Air-conditioned private vehicle with Wi-Fi service
- Hotel/airport pickup and drop-off
- Local sightseeing in Haridwar and Rishikesh
- Bottled water
Exclusions
- Hotel accommodation
- Entrance fees
- Meals
- Tips and gratuities for guide or driver (recommended)
- We pick up all travelers
- We pick up from any hotel in Delhi NCR region
Know before you go
- It is recommended to book your hotel in Haridwar only. This helps with the organization of the tour.
- Knees and shoulders must be covered in temples
- Shoes and slippers need to be removed before entering any religious places
