Spiritual Haridwar and Rishikesh Day tour from Delhi
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 from a private guide and 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, Sapt Rishi Ashram, and The Beatles 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
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Spiritual Haridwar and Rishikesh Day tour from Delhi
Private Vehicle : Private Vehicle from Delhi Hotel/ Airport/ Guest House or Location in Delhi
What's included in Spiritual Haridwar and Rishikesh Day tour from Delhi
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Haridwar
At 5 am, your English speaking driver will pick you up 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.
Rishikesh
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. In the evening, you will visit Ganga Aarti at Haridwar. 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.
Inclusions
- Hotel or Airport pickup and drop-off at New Delhi
- English-speaking driver
- All taxes, Parking, Fuel
- Transport by air-conditioned private car
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Tour Guide Charges Extra or you can pay your self
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A maximum of 6 people per booking
- 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
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Delhi Airport or Hotel in Delhi
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation. Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions. Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.