Exciting Haridwar And Rishikesh
HARIDWAR - RISHIKESH
3 Nights / 4 Days
Tailor Made
Adventure , Family , Honeymoon , Luxury , Pilgrimage , Romantic
Departure : Dehradun
Haridwar is an ancient city and important Hindu pilgrimage site in North India's Uttarakhand state, where the River Ganges exits the Himalayan foothills. The largest of several sacred ghats (bathing steps), Har Ki Pauri hosts a nightly Ganga Aarti (river-worshipping ceremony)
Tour Highlights
- Harki – Pauri
- Holy Arati
- Temples
- Rishikesh Or Haridwar Daytrip ( Depends on hotels)
Day Wise Itinerary
DAY 1: Dehradun - Haridwar / Rishikesh( 50 Kms - 1.5 Hrs )
Arrive at Dehradun Airport meet assistance, and drive to Haridwar/Rishikesh.
Explore the Holy Rishikesh and the Holy Ganges on your own. Rishikesh is located on the bank of the Ganges in the lush green mountain forest around the Ganges. Rishikesh is also the Yoga Capital of the World. Here you can walk to a temple and shops and take small boat ride (own expense) on the Holy Ganges.
On arrival check into the hotel.
Dinner &Overnight stay at Haridwar/Rishikesh.
Dinner
DAY 2: Haridwar / Rishikesh
If you are staying in Haridwar :
morning if you wish 5:30 am to 6:30 go for Ganga Aarti (check timings with the hotel)
Later return back to the hotel. Take breakfast and free time. Later visit ,PatanjaliYogpeeth, Pawan Dham, Sapt Rishi Ashram and if time permits go for
Chandi DeviTemple - Chandi Devi Temple was built by Raja Suchet Singh of Kashmir in 1929, and sits on a hilltop just southeast of Haridwar.Many visitors and pilgrims combine this with a cable car to the crowded hilltop temple of Mansa …
Mansa Devi Temple - Take the cable car to this crowded hilltop temple dedicated to a wish-fulfilling goddess. You can walk up (a steep 1.5km), but beware of monkeys. Photography is forbidden in the temple
Evening visit Har-ki- Pauri for Ganga Aarti.
The opening and closing timings for gangaaarti in Haridwar is from morning 5:30 am to 6:30 am and evening 6 pm to 7 pm. (check timings with the hotel)
Tips For Visiting Ganga Aarti
- Be sure to reach the Ghat at least 45 mins before the morning Aarti and 75 minutes before the evening Aarti to grab a seat for yourself and visit the Aarti closely.
- Since there is a massive rush at the time of the Aarti, be sure to take care of your belongings and valuables. Do not let children go out of your sight.
- Rickshaws and auto-rickshaws to take you to Har Ki Pauri often quote exorbitant prices, and hence you may have to bargain.
- Seats near the clock tower and across the Ganga Temple, on the stairs of the ghats (cross the footbridge) are preferable for a good view
Return to the hotel.
Dinner & Overnight stay at Haridwar
Evening visit TriveniGhat for Parmathaarti.
Return to the hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at Haridwar/Rishikesh.
(The itinerary changes as per your time, schedule and the hotel area which you stay in)
(Entry fees & activity cost to be paid directly wherever applicable )
Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 3: Haridwar / Rishikesh
Q2Today morning If you want go for a nature walk to enjoy the serene beauty of this place. Return back to the resort. Freshen up, take breakfast and visitSwarg Ashram - LaxmanJhula – The LakshmanJhula is a famous hanging bridge across the river Ganga that connects two villages, Tapovan in the TehriGarhwal district and Jonk in the PauriGarhwal district. Located 5 kilometres to the northeast of the town Rishikesh in the
Indian state of Uttarakhand, the entire bridge is made up of iron, is 450 feet long and is situated at the height of 70 feet from the river. The LakshmanJhula is extremely well
known amongst tourists because of the rich mythological associations that are connected with the bridge. It is widely believed that Lord Lakshman, the younger brother of Lord Rama, had crossed the river Ganga at this same site, where the bridge now majestically stands for all to see.
if time permits visit Beatles Ashram - Initially known as Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ashram, the Beatles Ashram was named so after the Beatles visited the ashram in 1968 to get trained on the advanced techniques of Transcendental Meditation. The ashram is now an eco-friendly tourist attraction located in the Rajaji National Park and offers a serene ambience located close to the mesmerising River Ganga. It is one of the attractions that is sure to take one close to nature.
Evening go for ParmatAarti at TriveniGhat in Rishikesh.
Return to the hotel, Dinner &Overnight stay at hotel.
(The itinerary changes as per your time, schedule and the hotel area which you stay in)
(Entry fees & activity cost to be paid directly wherever applicable )
Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 4: Haridwar / Rishikesh - Dehradun Drop : (50 Kms, 1 Hrs)
Today morning After Breakfast Depart For Dehradun To Have Your Connecting Flight For Your Home Town. You return with the wonderful memories of Haridwar / Rishikesh.
Breakfast
Tour Inclusions
- All Transfers & Sightseeing by Private Vehicle
- Daily Breakfast & Dinner.
Tour Exclusions
- GST 5.00% Extra
- Any air/train fare
- Cost for Optional Tours , Up- Gradation Charges , Sightseeing Entry fee & Guide charges & special Permits
- Personal Expenses such as laundry, soft drinks, bottles of water, incidental, porter charges, tips etc.
- Expenses incurred due to change in oil price, mishaps, landslides, strikes, political unrest etc, high season surcharge if levied any.
Hotel
- 3 Night(s) in Haridwar at Godwin Hotel/ Golden Tulip Haridwar or similar
Map
Sightseeing
- Harki Pauri
- Ganga Aarti
- Chandi DeviTemple
- Mansa Devi Temple
Photo Gallery
