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Private Full-Day Tour of Holy Cities Rishikesh and Haridwar From Delhi
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Haridwar
Immerse yourself in the religious history of Rishikesh and Haridwar on this private full-day tour. Witness the spiritual ritual of Ganga Aarti and explore iconic sites like Har Ki Pauri and The Beatles Ashram.
Duration:
12 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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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
- Toll taxes, interstate taxes, and parking fees included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off service
- Fuel charges covered
- English-speaking driver-guide
- Private round trip transportation from Delhi to Haridwar and Rishikesh
What's Not Included
- Entrances
- Lunch at Local restaurant
- Tip to the driver
- Any thing which is not mentioned above in an inclusion
Additional Information
Experience the sacred history of Rishikesh and Haridwar’s holy cities throughout a full-day private tour originating from New Delhi. Benefit from the personalized attention of a private tutor, coupled with ample time for inquiries, as you observe the religious ritual of the Ganga Aarti during sunset.
This tour also takes you to:
Har Ki Pauri, Lakshman Jhula, Ram Jhula, Ma Anandamayee Ashram, Sapt Rishi Ashram, and The Beatles Ashram.
Explore the notable sites of the holy cities Rishikesh and Haridwar in just a day
Private trip that offers you an adaptable schedule
Sufficient time for query resolution about the sacred sites and rituals
Location
Ganga Aarti at Haridwar
Har Ki Pauri, Near City Control Room
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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618cassief
Feb 14, 2020
Day trip to Rishikesh and Haridwar with TF Holidays - We had the most amazing day with Sharma our driver being kind and courteous as well as very prompt.and a very safe driver. We are a couple of English women and took this trip to fulfil a dream to go to the Ganges. Sharma really listened to what we wanted from the trip and was able to make sure we had the most amazing time. I would unreservedly recommend him and the company TF Holidays.
Cassie from the UK
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