Spiritual Haridwar and Rishikesh Day tour

At 6am, English speaking driver-cum-guide will pick you up and head for Rishikesh(250kms/6hrs). Rishikesh, the city is renowned as a center for studying yoga and meditation. Temples and ashrams (centers for spiritual studies) line the eastern bank around Swarg Ashram, a traffic-free and vegetarian enclave upstream from Rishikesh town. 

In Rishikesh visit two bridges 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 & Cafes (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(Depend on permission) . You can also participate in yoga Classes (own expense)

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 (which is India's holiest ghat, here river ganges touches plain after coming from Himalayas) 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. 

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 

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Embark your full day private tour by visiting Haridwar and Rishikesh both town is situated on bank on holy river Ganges. Both Place holds very special place in Hindu Religion. Explore India's most Important ghat Har-ki- Pauri in Haridwar, Ram and Laxman Jhula in Rishikesh, Different Ashram in Rishikesh, you can also take part in yoga classes in Rishikesh which is famously know as yoga capital of India. In return participate in Ganga aarti in Haridwar.

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Not wheelchair accessible
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult May be operated by a multilingual guide
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate