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By TravelOIndia
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $113 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 16h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Dive into the timeless practices of Hindu culture
    • Witness the mesmerising Ganga Aarti ritual
    • Soak up the peaceful ambiance and natural beauty of Rishikesh
    • Experience stress-free and cosy travel in a private vehicle

Activity location

    • Rishikesh
    • Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Rishikesh
    • Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India

Check availability

From Delhi: Day Trip to Haridwar & Rishikesh

  • Activity duration is 16 hours16h
    16h
  • Arabic
Starting time: 8:00AM
Price details
CA $112.83 x 2 AdultsCA $225.66
Total
Price is CA $225.66
Until Mon, Nov 9

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Pickup and drop-off at Delhi hotel/railway station/airport
  • Inclusions
    AC transport for the entire tour
  • Inclusions
    English-speaking tour guide
  • Inclusions
    All sightseeing by private basis
  • Inclusions
    Water bottle
  • Inclusions
    Toll taxes and parking charges
  • Inclusions
    All handling charges
  • Exclusions
    Monument fees
  • Exclusions
    Meal (lunch)
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs
    • Not suitable for: Pregnant women

What you can expect

  • 05:00 AM – Early Morning Departure from Delhi
    Begin your day with an early drive from Delhi to Haridwar. The journey is around 220 km and should take approximately 4–5 hours.

    09:30 AM – Arrival in Haridwar
    Start your visit at Har Ki Pauri, one of the most sacred ghats along the Ganges. Take a holy dip and soak in the serene atmosphere.
    Next, head to Mansa Devi Temple, located atop Bilwa Parvat. You can either trek up to the temple or take the cable car for panoramic views.

    11:30 AM – Drive to Rishikesh
    Leave Haridwar and drive to Rishikesh, which is about 20 km away, taking roughly 45 minutes.

    12:15 PM – Explore Rishikesh
    Begin with the famous Laxman Jhula, the iconic iron suspension bridge over the Ganges.
    Then visit Ram Jhula and the surrounding area, known for its peaceful ashrams and temples.
    Stop by the Beatles Ashram (Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ashram), where the Beatles stayed in 1968 and created some of their music.

    01:30 PM – Lunch
    Enjoy a vegetarian meal at a local eatery and taste the regional flavours.

    02:30 PM – Continue Sightseeing in Rishikesh
    Visit Triveni Ghat, a sacred confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers.
    Attend a yoga or meditation session at a renowned ashram like Parmarth Niketan.
    If time permits, take a short drive to Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, about 12 km from Rishikesh, dedicated to Lord Shiva.

    04:30 PM – Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan
    Experience the spiritual Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan, a beautiful ceremony held at sunset on the riverbanks.

    06:00 PM – Return Journey to Delhi
    Start driving back to Delhi.

    10:30 PM – Arrival in Delhi
    Reach Delhi, marking the end of a spiritually refreshing day trip.

Location

Activity location

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    • Rishikesh
    • Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Rishikesh
    • Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India