New Delhi Trip Overview
• See the highlights of the holy cities Rishikesh and Haridwar in same day.
• Private tour.
• Private round-trip transportation eliminates the need for a rental car
• Plenty of time to ask questions about the holy sites and ritual.
Additional Info
Duration: 15 to 16 hours
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, India
• See the highlights of the holy cities Rishikesh and Haridwar in same day.
• Private tour.
• Private round-trip transportation eliminates the need for a rental car
• Plenty of time to ask questions about the holy sites and ritual.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Earrly Morning pick up from Delhi hotel and drive to Rishikesh (250 Kms/ 5 to 6 Hrs Drive). On arrival Rishikesh visit:
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Ram Jhula, Rishikesh 249137 India
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Lakshman Jhula Bridge, Rishikesh 249137 India
The Lakshman Jhula is a famous hanging bridge across the river Ganga that connects two villages, Tapovan in the Tehri Garhwal district and Jonk in the Pauri Garhwal 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 Lakshman Jhula 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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sivananda Ashram, Near Ram Jhula, Rishikesh 249137 India
The Sivananda Ashram was founded by Swami Sivananda in 1936. This Ashram comes under India’s top most Yoga center which is run by the Divine Life Society. The Ashram has a great book shop which you must browse if you are a reader and interested in Vedic philosophy. They offer a wide range of programs like spiritual growth through Karma Yoga. This Ashram is recognized worldwide for teaching Yoga. Ashram has a long list of famous visitors.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Gita Bhavan, Swargashram, Rishikesh 249201 India
Geeta Bhawan is a large complex located at the banks of holy river Ganaga in Swargashram, Rishikesh. Huge complex of Geeta Bhawan has several discourse halls and over 1000 rooms for the comfortable stay of devotees free of cost. Geeta Bhawan is a major place for devotees from faraway places as they get free stay during their holy dip in river Ganga with listening to discourses and meditation.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Swarg Ashram, Rishikesh India
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”.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Geeta Bhavan Rd Number 3 Ram Jhula, Rishikesh 249201 India
As the largest ashram in Rishikesh with over 1000 rooms, Parmarth Niketan provides a clean, pure and sacred atmosphere as well as abundant, beautiful gardens to thousands of pilgrims, who come from all corners of the Earth. The daily activities at Parmarth Niketan include daily yoga
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ma Anandamayee Ashram, Kankhal, Haridwar India
Ma Anandamayi Ashram is a spiritual centre and ashram dedicated to Sri Ma Anandamayi who was a prominent Bengali mystic and a spiritual personality. The ashram has a mausoleum or a Samadhi which houses the grave of Ma Anandamayi. The complex houses several buildings meant for meditation, yoga and similar activities.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Har ki Pauri, Upper Road, Haridwar 249401 India
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.
Duration: 2 hours
