1-Day Haridwar and Rishikesh Tour with Temples and Ganga Aarti
About This Tour
Experience the spiritual heart of Uttarakhand on this 1-day guided tour of Haridwar and Rishikesh. Visit ancient temples including Daksh Prajapati, Maya Devi, M...
Duration: 1 Day · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Yes · Cities: Haridwar, Rishikesh · Languages: English, Hindi
Know before you go: Wear modest clothing suitable for temple visits.; Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.; Photography may be restricted in certain religious areas.; The aarti location can be crowded; follow your guide's instructions.
About Haridwar
Haridwar
A culturally-rich medley of ashrams and shrines that’s packed with Hindu pilgrims seeking the spot where Ganga hits the northern plains, Haridwar is best explored with a local guide.
What's Included
- Professional English and Hindi-speaking guide
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Haridwar or Rishikesh
- Guided walking tours at temples and ghats
- Water bottle
Not Included
- Meals and personal expenses
- Entry fees to paid monuments or ashrams
- Ropeway tickets (if visiting hilltop temples)
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Haridwar and Rishikesh Temples, Ghats, and Ganga Aarti
Pick up from your hotel in Haridwar or Rishikesh in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a professional guide. Begin in Haridwar with a visit to Daksh Prajapati Temple and learn the legend of Lord Shiva and Sati. Visit Maya Devi Temple, one of the Shakti Peethas and the presiding deity of Haridwar. Stroll through Kusha Ghat and Moti Bazaar, shopping for puja items, sweets, and souvenirs. Ascend to Mansa Devi Temple, accessible on foot or by ropeway. Observe traditional Hindu rituals and daily practices at Harki Pauri. Enjoy a scenic drive along the Ganges from Haridwar to Rishikesh with a short lunch break at your own expense. In Rishikesh, walk across Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula, the iconic suspension bridges. Visit ashrams in the Swarg Ashram area and learn about yoga and spiritual life. Explore Bharat Mandir, one of the oldest temples in Rishikesh. Attend the evening Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan or Shatrughan Ghat, witnessing chants, lamps, and devotional rituals. Return to your hotel in Haridwar or Rishikesh, concluding the tour.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India · Tour start: Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
