New Delhi Trip Overview
Discover two of India’s holiest cities along the Ganges during this full-day private excursion to Haridwar and Rishikesh, from Delhi. Travel comfortably to the foothills of the mighty Himalayas from the airport or your hotel in your own vehicle. Highlights include an evening aarti prayer by the riverbanks and stops at Lakshman Jhula and the Beatles’ Ashram.
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Duration: 14 to 16 hours
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Discover two of India’s holiest cities along the Ganges during this full-day private excursion to Haridwar and Rishikesh, from Delhi. Travel comfortably to the foothills of the mighty Himalayas from the airport or your hotel in your own vehicle. Highlights include an evening aarti prayer by the riverbanks and stops at Lakshman Jhula and the Beatles’ Ashram.
Stop At: Har ki Pauri, Upper Road, Haridwar 249401 India
At 5 am, your English speaking driver 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.
Duration: 8 hours
Stop At: Lakshman Jhula Bridge, Rishikesh 249137 India
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 and height of 70 ft and 3 kms away from Rishikesh. The other bridge is Ram Jhula on the river Ganga in Rishikesh. Ram Jhula is the newer bridge named after Lakshman’s brother, Lord Ram.
You can enjoy lunch (at your 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 at Haridwar to witness the aarti that started several decades ago. 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.
Duration: 8 hours
