Private Day Trip To Haridwar And Rishikesh From Delhi

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14 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This is a full-day trip from Delhi to the town of Rishikesh, a pilgrimage site for the Hindus. En route, stop at the ancient Hindu city of Haridwar situated on the banks of the River Ganges. The Beatles and Kate Winslet have been among some of the prominent visitors to Rishikesh.  Visit an important holy site in Haridwar before continuing your drive to Rishikesh. After a tour of Rishikesh head back to Haridwar for the spectacular evening Aarti (prayer ceremony) on the banks of the River Ganges.

Highlights
• Banks of the River Ganges in Haridwar
• Bridges on the River Ganges in Rishikesh
• Evening aarti in Haridwar

What's Included

02 bottles of mineral water per person
Local English speaking guide
Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point wiithin city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.

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Meeting point
New Delhi

We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 14 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    You will be picked up from the airport or your hotel in Delhi and driven to Rishikesh, 170 miles from Delhi. The drive to Rishikesh takes around six hours. On the way stop at Haridwar, an ancient Hindu city and pilgrimage site. Pilgrims flock to the banks of the River Ganges here as it is believed that a dip in the sacred river will cleanse them of their sins. Stand in silent contemplation on the steps of Har-ki-Pauri as you look at the river flowing by. The city is also popular with international visitors who come to India in search of peace and salvation. It is a great place to get initiated into the universal tenets of Hinduism. After the stop in Haridwar, drive onward towards Rishikesh. Rishikesh is the gateway to the four holy temples of Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri. It is believed that by meditation in Rishikesh one can get liberated from the cycle of death and rebirth. Visit Laxman Jhula, a suspension bridge that spans the River Ganges.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Ram Jhula

    Further downstream is a larger bridge, the Ram Jhula. Enjoy lunch (own expense) at a local restaurant. After lunch walk around the town and visit the many ashrams (Hindu monasteries) and temples.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    In the afternoon start your drive back to Delhi, again stopping at Haridwar on the way. In Haridwar, wind your way back to the banks of the River Ganges and wait for the nightly aarti. The whole atmosphere reverberates with the chants and hymns that accompany the daily ritual of lighting lamps and offering prayers to the River Ganges. After this memorable prayer session, continue your drive to Delhi. On reaching Delhi you will be dropped back at your hotel.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children below 5 years are free of charge.
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