- Ganga Aarti at Haridwar - At 6am, your English speaking driver-cum-guide 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. 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 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 (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. 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. 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.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off included
- Private round-trip transportation from Delhi to Haridwar and Rishikesh
- Toll taxes and parking fees covered
- Fuel costs included
- English-speaking driver cum guide provided
- Entrances
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Tip to the driver
- Any personal expenses
- Any thing which is not mentioned above in an inclusion
Dive into the spiritual history of the sacred cities of Rishikesh and Haridwar with this full-day personal tour from New Delhi. Benefit from individualized attention from a private guide and ample opportunity to inquire as you observe the spiritual rite of the Ganga Aarti at twilight.
Key features consist of
Har Ki Pauri, Lakshman Jhula, Ram Jhula, Ma Anandamayee Ashram, Sapt Rishi Ashram, and The Beatles Ashram.
Experience the highlights of the sacred cities Rishikesh and Haridwar in a single day
Private tour specially for your group ensuring a flexible itinerary
Sufficient time to ask queries about the sacred sites and rites
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
