Full-Day Rishikesh Tour with Temples, River Rafting and Ganga Aarti
Highlights
Rishikesh
historical, sightseeing, walking
Private Tour
8 Hours
Easy
English
Description
Embark on a full-day guided tour of Rishikesh, exploring its sacred temples, iconic suspension bridges, and tranquil ashrams. Start your day with a visit to Triveni Ghat for a serene morning Aarti and a dip in the holy Ganges, followed by a stop at Parmarth Niketan Ashram. Discover the spiritual history of Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula, and delve into the Beatles Ashram’s vibrant graffiti-filled history. After lunch, enjoy the thrill of white-water rafting on the Ganges (optional), before witnessing the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti in the evening. End your day with dinner at a riverside café, soaking in the natural beauty of Rishikesh.
Itinerary
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Itinerary: Full-Day Rishikesh Tour with Temples, River Rafting, and Ganga Aarti
Morning: Spiritual Exploration
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM: Pickup & Travel to Rishikesh
- Pickup from your hotel in Rishikesh or Haridwar.
- Travel to the first stop of the day.
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Visit Triveni Ghat
- Witness the serene morning Aarti.
- Take a sacred dip in the holy Ganges River.
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: Visit Parmarth Niketan Ashram
- Explore one of Rishikesh's most renowned spiritual centers.
- Learn about yoga, meditation, and spiritual practices.
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM: Visit Ram Jhula & Laxman Jhula
- Walk across these iconic suspension bridges.
- Learn about the mythological significance of both bridges from your guide.
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Visit The Beatles Ashram
- Explore the famous graffiti-filled, abandoned ashram where The Beatles practiced transcendental meditation in the 1960s.
Afternoon: Adventure & Wellness
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch Break
- Enjoy a traditional vegetarian meal at a local café or restaurant in Rishikesh.
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: River Rafting (Optional)
- Experience the thrill of white-water rafting on the Ganges.
- Available at different difficulty levels to match your experience.
Evening: Ganga Aarti & Local Cuisine
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan or Triveni Ghat
- Witness the mesmerizing evening Ganga Aarti, accompanied by devotional songs, chanting, and the lighting of oil lamps on the river.
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Dinner at a Riverside Café
- Enjoy a delicious meal at one of Rishikesh’s famous cafés such as Little Buddha Café, 60’s Café, or Beatles Café.
8:00 PM: Return to Your Hotel
- Your guide will drop you back at your hotel in Rishikesh or Haridwar after a fulfilling day of spiritual exploration and adventure.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 10 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 10 | /person |
This is a private tour |