From Delhi : Private Rishikesh and Haridwar Day Tour by Car

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Itinerary

1. Earrly Morning pick up from Delhi hotel and drive to Rishikesh (250 Kms/ 4 to 5 Hrs Drive). On arrival Rishikesh visit:

   4 h

2. Rishikesh is a city in India’s northern state of Uttarakhand, in the Himalayan foothills beside the Ganges River. The river is considered holy, and 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, alcohol-free and vegetarian enclave upstream from Rishikesh town.

   1 h

3. Har Ki Pauri is a major landmark place and a famous ghat on the banks of river Ganga in Haridwar. A center place of attraction among devotees in Haridwar, Har ki Pauri is believed to be the place of exit of holy river Ganga from the mountains. World famous Ganga Aarti takes place in Brahmakund area of Har ki Pauri, a sacred spot where it is believe that the nectar (Amrit) felled on earth. Biggest fairs of Hindu's, Kumbh and Ardh Kumbh also takes place at Har ki Pauri.

   2 h

4. The history of the Mansa Devi Temple in Rishikesh is not widely documented in sources, as the popular Mansa Devi Temple is located in Haridwar, at the top of Bilwa Parvat. According to legend, Goddess Mansa was born from the mind of Lord Shiva and is one of the 51 Shakti Peeths. While specific historical accounts for the Rishikesh location are scarce, the broader tradition is that the temple is a place where wishes are fulfilled, with devotees tying sacred threads to a holy tree.

   2 h

5. Ram Jhula is a famous landmark place in Rishikesh city. It is an iron suspension bridge over holy river Ganga. Ram Jhula has the length of 450 feet connecting Shivananda Ashram with Swargashram. Ram Jhula also offers a panoramic view of river Ganga and Rishikesh city having number of temples.

   40 min

6. lunch

   1 h

7. Triveni Ghat is the largest and most famous ghat in Rishikesh, situated on the banks of the sacred Ganges River. It is known as a major spiritual and religious site, drawing thousands of pilgrims, devotees, and tourists.

   1 h

8. The ashram was built in the memory of Swami Vishudhanand, the saint better known as Kali Kamli Wala (the saint with a black blanket). It is very popular among foreign tourists mainly because of the ethnic touch. It is located at Gangapar, Ram Jhula. There are lots of ashrams, and temples inside the Swarg Ashram. This place is very popular among foreign tourists as well as among locals, because of its ethnic touch. Several religious activities, like chanting, meditation, aarti take place inside the Swarg Ashram. Ashram is maintained by a trust called "Kali Kamliwala Kshetra".

   30 min

9. Evening back to Delhi by road.

   4 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in New Delhi

• Its from-price is 21% above the median of the 6327 experiences we list in New Delhi.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 2151 of 6327.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

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