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Overview
Full-day private car trip from Rishikesh to Devprayag, where the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda meet to form the Ganges. Your driver assists you at each stop but does not guide. Explore at your own pace.
Highlights
Private car with hotel pickup and drop-off
Vashishta Gufa, an ancient meditation cave on the Ganges
Devprayag Sangam of the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda
Suspension bridge, local market and Raghunath Temple
Teen Dhara View Point on the way back
Day plan
Hotel pickup, Vashishta Gufa, Devprayag (20 minute walk down, bridge, market, 10 minute climb to Raghunath Temple, Sangam), Teen Dhara View Point, return to Rishikesh.
Good to know
Car and driver only, no guide. Cave and temple closed 12 PM to 3 PM. Basic fitness needed for the walk.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Travelers may customize their pickup location if it is not listed in the default pickup details. Please inform us of your preferred pickup point in advance, before final confirmation of your booking.
Our team will reconfirm the exact pickup time and location one day prior to the tour.
Itinerary
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1Vashishta Gufa
Vashishta Gufa, also known as Vashistha Cave, is a sacred and ancient cave located about 25 km from Rishikesh, India, on the banks of the holy River Ganges along the Rishikesh-Badrinath road. It is believed to be the meditation spot of Sage Vashishta, one of the seven great sages (Saptarishis) in Hindu mythology, who meditated here for many years. The cave is known for its serene and spiritually charged atmosphere, attracting meditation enthusiasts and spiritual seekers. It features a Shiv Linga inside and is surrounded by natural beauty including gular trees and the flowing Ganges.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2Raghunath Jew Temple
The Raghunath Temple in Devprayag, India, is an ancient and revered Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Rama, an avatar of Vishnu worshipped here as Raghunathji. Situated at the sacred confluence of the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers, which form the Ganges, the temple holds immense religious importance. Historically, it was established or rebuilt by the philosopher Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century and later expanded by the Garhwal kings. The temple is constructed in the traditional Deula architectural style and houses a granite image of Lord Rama. It also includes smaller shrines dedicated to other deities like Badrinath, Adi Shankara, Shiva, Sita, and Hanuman.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Devprayag
Devprayag Sangam in Devprayag, India, is a profoundly sacred site where the two holy rivers, Bhagirathi and Alaknanda, merge to form the Ganges, one of the most revered rivers in Hinduism. The confluence is considered the official starting point of the Ganga and holds immense religious and mythological significance. According to Hindu mythology, King Bhagirath performed intense penance to bring the heavenly Ganges to Earth to purify the ashes of his ancestors. The Bhagirathi River is regarded as the celestial descent of the Ganga, while the Alaknanda, originating near Badrinath, symbolizes devotion and penance. Their merging at Devprayag symbolizes the union of the divine and earthly waters, creating a holy river essential for purification and spiritual redemption. The name "Devprayag" means "Godly Confluence," reflecting its sacred status.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
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- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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