Haridwar: Heritage & Culture Guided Walk along the Ganges

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4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Sacred Riverside Walk: Stroll along the holy Ganges with a local expert and uncover Haridwar’s ancient myths, spiritual roots, and sacred geography.

Iconic Heritage Spots: Visit Har Ki Pauri’s Brahmakund, the Ganga Sabha Office, Birla Ghat, Purana Pul, and the Clock Tower—key landmarks that define Haridwar’s timeless charm.

Authentic Local Flavours: Taste Haridwar’s famous eats, including Aloo-Puri at Mathura Walo Ki Pracheen Dukaan, Poori–Sabzi at Pandit Ji Poori Wale, Punjabi dishes at Hoshiarpuri, and classic sweets at Brijwasi.

Traditional Craft Lanes: Explore old bazaars filled with Rudraksha, brassware, incense, and handcrafted spiritual items while learning about Haridwar’s artisanal culture.

Unforgettable Ganga Aarti: End with a front-row experience of the powerful Ganga Aarti at Brahmakund—an awe-inspiring ceremony of fire, chants, and devotion.

A perfect blend of culture, spirituality, food, and history, this walk offers an immersive look into Haridwar’s living heritage.

What's Included

Local Expert Cultural Guide
Coffee and/or Tea

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Moti Bazaar

    The oldest part of Haridwar is famous for shopping and for the heritage buildings. So we do the heritage walk in the market later make a halt for the evening ceremony.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Ganga Aarti at Haridwar

    Hindu religious ceremony to pay homage to mother Gaga which happens at Har ki Pauri Ghat at evening.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Har Ki Pauri

    Har Ki Pauri (“Steps of Lord Vishnu”) is the most famous and sacred ghat in Haridwar, located on the banks of the holy River Ganga. It is believed that Lord Vishnu left his footprint here, making it one of the holiest sites for Hindus.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Rishikesh Day Tour

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Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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