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Rishikesh & Haridwar

Yoga capital of the world. White water rafting, bungee jumping, cliff jumping and the sacred Ganga Aarti fire ceremony.

πŸ“Distance242 km N
⏱️Duration2N/3D
πŸ’°Starting Fromβ‚Ή12,000/person
⭐Rating4.6/5
🏷️TypeAdventure, Spiritual

Highlights

✦ River Rafting
✦ Ganga Aarti
✦ Bungee Jump
✦ Yoga Ashram

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Your 2N/3D escape, planned to perfection.

Day
01
Delhi β†’ Rishikesh Β· 240 km Β· 5.5 hrs
The Yoga Capital & Ganga Aarti
Drive to Rishikesh Β· Lakshman Jhula Β· Triveni Ghat Aarti
πŸš— Transfer πŸŒ‰ Suspension Bridge πŸ”₯ Aarti
Today's Schedule
06:00 AM
Depart Delhi
Early departure via NH334 through Meerut and Muzaffarnagar. The landscape shifts from plains to Shivalik foothills.
12:00 PM
Arrive Rishikesh Β· Check-in
Check in to your riverside resort near Lakshman Jhula. Lunch overlooking the turquoise Ganges.
03:00 PM
Lakshman Jhula & Ram Jhula
Walk across the famous iron suspension bridges over the Ganges. Explore Swarg Ashram, Beatles Ashram (Chaurasi Kutia) and riverside temples.
06:00 PM
Triveni Ghat Evening Aarti
Witness the evening Ganga Aarti β€” priests wave fire torches as bells ring and conch shells blow. Float diyas (oil lamps) on the sacred river. Profoundly spiritual.
Meals
🍳 Breakfast (en route)
🍽️ Dinner
💡
Rishikesh is entirely vegetarian β€” no meat or alcohol. The Beatles Ashram is best visited in the morning for peaceful exploration.
Day
02
Rishikesh β†’ Haridwar Β· 20 km
Adventure & Sacred Haridwar
River rafting Β· Neelkanth Temple Β· Har Ki Pauri Aarti
🚣 Rafting πŸ›• Temples πŸ”₯ Har Ki Pauri
Today's Schedule
07:00 AM
River Rafting (Shivpuri to Rishikesh)
16 km white-water rafting on the Ganges β€” Grade II-III rapids including "Golf Course" and "Roller Coaster." Life jackets and helmets provided. Pure adrenaline!
11:00 AM
Neelkanth Mahadev Temple
Drive through dense forest to the sacred Shiva temple at 1,675m β€” where Lord Shiva drank the poison during Samudra Manthan. Beautiful mountain temple architecture.
03:00 PM
Drive to Haridwar Β· Mansa Devi
Short drive to Haridwar. Take the cable car to Mansa Devi Temple on Bilwa Parvat for panoramic views over the Ganges and the holy city below.
06:30 PM
Har Ki Pauri β€” The Great Ganga Aarti
The most sacred ghat in Haridwar. The evening aarti with thousands of devotees, fire torches, ringing bells and floating diyas is an overwhelming spectacle of faith.
Meals
🍳 Early Breakfast
🍽️ Dinner
💡
Book rafting the evening before to guarantee your slot. Arrive at Har Ki Pauri by 6 PM to secure a good viewing position for the 6:30 PM aarti.
Day
03
Haridwar β†’ Delhi Β· 220 km Β· 5 hrs
Morning Dip & Return
Holy dip at Har Ki Pauri Β· Drive back to Delhi
🌊 Holy Dip πŸš— Return
Today's Schedule
06:00 AM
Morning Holy Dip
Optional early morning dip in the Ganges at Har Ki Pauri β€” the most sacred spot where the river leaves the Himalayas for the plains. An experience of profound peace.
08:00 AM
Breakfast & Departure
Breakfast. Visit the Shantikunj ashram or Pawan Dham glass temple if time permits.
09:30 AM
Drive to Delhi
Comfortable drive back to Delhi with a lunch stop. Arrive by afternoon. A spiritually refreshing weekend complete.
Meals
🍳 Breakfast
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