Day Trip of Haridwar and Rishikesh From Delhi By Car

Haridwar

Immerse yourself in the religious history of Rishikesh and Haridwar on this full-day private tour from Delhi. Witness the spiritual ritual of Ganga Aarti at sunset and explore iconic sites like Har Ki Pauri, Lakshman Jhula, and The Beatles Ashram.

Duration: 12 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Ganga Aarti at Haridwar - At 6am, your English speaking driver-cum-guide 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. 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. You can enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (at your own expense) before visiting Sivananda Ashram, Parmath Niketan Temple, Gita Bhavan, Swarg Ashram, Ma Anandamayee Ashram, Sapt Rishi Ashram, and The Beatles Ashram. In the evening during sunset, you will visit Ganga Aarti at Haridwar. Thousands of sects visit the ghats of the Ganga at Har ki Pauri at Haridwar to witness the aarti that started several decades ago. 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 at around 10pm.

What's Included

English Speaking Driver Cum Guide
Private round trip transport to Haridwar and Rishikesh from Delhi
Hotel Pick up and Drop Off
All inclusive of Toll Taxes, Inter State taxes, and Parking fees
Fuel Costs Included

What's Not Included

Any thing which is not mentioned above in an inclusion
Entrances
Lunch at Local Restrurant
Tip to the driver

Additional Information

Spend an entire day exploring the sacred history of Rishikesh and Haridwar with a private tour starting from New Delhi. Benefit from the individualized attention of your private guide and enjoy ample opportunity to satisfy your curiosity during the spiritual Ganga Aarti ceremony at dusk.

Included in the tour are visits to

Har Ki Pauri, Lakshman Jhula, Ram Jhula, Ma Anandamayee Ashram, Sapt Rishi Ashram, and The Beatles Ashram.

Experience the highlights of the holy cities Rishikesh and Haridwar within a single day. The exclusivity of the tour ensures an adaptable itinerary.

Lots of occasions for making inquiries about the holy sites and practices