3 Days, 2 Nights
Per Person on twin sharing
*Applicable taxes
Sightseeing | Transport | Stay | Meals
You can call this place Hairdwar or Hardwar. Haridwar, the way to Lord Hari (Shree Badrinath) or Hardwar, the way to Lord Shiva (Shree Kedarnath). Along with Shree Badri-Kedar Dhams in Uttarakhand you can find ancient shrines with legendary value in every possible town. Thus Haridwar got its name "The Gateway to The Lord" for the spirituality seekers. Haridwar is an ancient city and is among one of the seven holiest places "Sapta Puri". Haridwar has been an abode of the weary in body, mind and spirit. It has also been a centre of attraction for learning various arts, science, and culture.
The 'Panch Tirth' within Haridwar, are "Gangadwar" (Har ki Pauri), Kushawart Ghat, Kankhal, Bilwa Tirtha (Mansa Devi Temple) and Neel Parvat (Chandi Devi Temple), Bharat Mata Mandir, Sapta Rishi Ashram. There are several other temples and ashrams located in and around the city.
Rishikesh a celebrated spiritual center, it enjoys a calm environment, dense forest hills, impressive water front and of course river rafting enthusiast’s paradise. As a town of saints, sages and scholars, Rishikesh is a large religious center situated at the right bank of river Ganga. There are number of Ashrams where religious discourses are held for the benefit of the visitors. The place is also a renowned center for Yoga teachings. Sacred river and mountains set the scene for yoga and reflective hikes, and rafting here is an absolute must. The Beatles got in touch with their spiritual side here.
Triveni Ghat, Bharat temple, Venkateshwar temple, Muni-ki-Reti, Laxmanjhoola, Swargashram, Geeta Bhawan, Parmarth Niketan, Divine Life Society. River rafting is another attraction for Rishikesh.
Impressive Ganga Aarti ritual in the evening, all the mantras singing, the monks at the beautiful riverside of the Ganga overlooking stunning view of lush green mountains. It is a divine experience of the life time. It is a major highlight of the place, which attracts a large number of devotees and visitors.
Every evening as the sun’s last rays reflect off the boundless water of the Ganga, people gather on the banks for an Aarti. This divine light ceremony is filled with songs, prayers, rituals and a palpable sense of the divine. Aarti is the beautiful ceremony in which diyas /candles are offered to Goddess Ganga.
Soothe your soul by witnessing the saint performing the famous ritual, Ganga Aarti at Har ki Pauri. Visit the renowned Chanda Devi temple and Mansa Devi temple located on two different Parvat, Bilwa Parvat and Neel Parvat of Sivalik Hills. Explore the Laksham Jhula and Ram Jhula with the majestic views of the River Ganga. Feel the fresh breeze of air at Neer Gaddu Waterfall, distanced at 5km from Lakshman Jhula. Pay heed to the Parmarth Niketan Ashram, located on the banks of gang river and within the lush greenery of the Himalayas. Haridwar Rishikesh Tour Package offers travelers to view the best tourist places in Haridwar and Rishikesh with a colorful and fascinating blend of culture.
Tour Accommodation: Deluxe
Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Per Person on twin sharing
Starts At: Rishikesh
Ends At: Rishikesh
Price Includes
Stay
Comfortable Stay on a Double and Triple sharing basis in hygienic and sanitized hotels.
Meals
Breakfast (from Day 2 to Last Day as per itinerary)
Dinner (From Day 1 to Second-Last-Day as per the Itinerary)
(To update your meal plan, please advise our tour manager.)
Transfers
Private transfers for sightseeing
Pick Up and Drop from the Haridwar Railway Station
Driver
An experienced driver will accompany you during the tour.
Sightseeing
Sightseeing in a comfortable and sanitized vehicle as per the itinerary
Inclusions
Airport / Railway Station pick up and drop as per your flight / train timings
Comfortable and hygienic Vehicle (SUV / Sedan / Tempo Traveler) as per the group size
Stay on a double (for couples & special requests) and triple sharing basis in hotels / camps
Breakfast (from Day 2 to Last Day as per itinerary)
Driver night charges & allowances, toll tax, parking charges, etc.
Experienced driver for the entire journey
Sightseeing as per itinerary
Day 1
Arrival | Rishikesh Sightseeing
Get picked up from Haridwar Railway Station/ Rishikesh Bus stand in the morning and get transferred to the Camp in Rishikesh in a private vehicle.
Check in at the camp and to get freshen up to explore Rishikesh
Enjoy having lunch in one of the oldest food joints of Rishikesh and get the flavors of garhwali food. One can visit this places Chotiwala, Freedom cafe , Pappu Lassi etc
Visit the most famous attraction points which include Laksham Jhula, Ram Jhula and get a magnificent look of River Ganga.
Get connected to nature while visiting Neer Gaddu Waterfall,the water flowing from natural rocky cliffs tempts the holidaymakers to take a cool dip in the narrow stream.
Visit the famous Parmarth Niketan Ashram - Ashram is a true spiritual haven, lying on the holy banks of Mother Ganga in the lap of lush Himalayas
After which visit the market of Rishikesh and get many things to take as a souvenir from the journey.
In the evening experience the Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat, the main and foremost thing here is to see the flow of Ganga river along with hundreds of people praying all together and bells are ringing everywhere, that whole scenario will mesmerize one for sure.
Afterwards return back to Camp.
Dinner at camp and retire for the day
Make sure to have a good sleep to remove all stress and prepare for the next day.
Day 2
Adventure and Haridwar Sightseeing
Wake up early to have a mesmerizing view of sun rays falling on river water.
You can choose to get indulged in various adventure activities like Rafting and Bungee jumping (at your own expense) after breakfast or can relax at the camps and enjoy in-house activities.
Later in the early afternoon, move towards Haridwar for day excursion.
Enjoy having lunch at a local restaurant in the old lanes of Haridwar and get the flavors of local food..
Visit hill top temples Chandi devi, Mansa devi one can take a ropeway to skip walking and get a city view while sitting on the ropeway, it shall be a small ride for Mansa Devi and Chanda devi temple.
Both temples are situated at opposite sides of each other and refer as Siddh Peetha.
Few things one must give a try while at Haridwar are aloopuri, chaat papdi, jalebi ,badam milk etc.
Enjoy the evening by getting into the city vibes and experience the ritual of light and sound of Ganga Aarti at Har ki pauri where the priests perform prayers with bowls of fire and the ringing of the temple bells.
Get surrounded by chanting mantras and reflection of the lights off the surface of holy river water float diyas and flowers in the river.
Afterwards return back to Rishikesh camp site.
Enjoy dinner at the camp after a long day.
Overnight stay in Rishikesh.
Day 3
Departure | Ending the tour
Wake up with the prayers going on everywhere and the soothing sound of river Ganga.
After breakfast pack bags not only with the luggage but also with memories and head toward your home.
Get transferred to the bus stand/ railway station.
End of trip
Warm clothes
Caps
Back pack (50-60l)
Binoculars
Led torch (with extra batteries)
Mosquito & insect repellent
5% GST is applicable to the package cost.
Standard check in time at the hotels is 12 PM and check out time is 9 AM.
The Vehicle will be available only till 8 PM.
Meals other than those specified are an exclusion to the package.
Vehicles will be provided as per the group size.
ACs don't work in Hilly Areas as the climate is moderate.
Hotels are subject to availability and if they are unavailable, guests will be accommodated in similar property.
Monument entry fee and camera charges are not included in the package.
Children above 5 years of age will be considered as adults only. There are no charges for children below 5 years of age.
All international and domestic airfare, visa fees, airport tax, or any kind of insurance cover is not a part of the package.
Govt. Approved ID is mandatory for each guest at the time of booking, and also upon arrival. PAN card will not be considered as a valid address proof.
All foreign nationals must share their passport and visa details at the time of booking, and also upon arrival.
Prices might greatly vary on Blackout Dates(special dates like Diwali, Christmas, New Years, etc). In order to get the best rates for these days you can connect with us directly.
The prices may vary based on the season time and the number of travellers travelling per day in a specific region as there is limited hotel availability in hilly areas.
Any deviation from the planned route of vehicle at customer's request during the tour will be chargeable on per Km. basis.
Any breakage or damage of any items at the hotels/resorts/camps will be charged at actuals.
Personal expenses like portages, tips, laundry, mineral water etc. will not be accommodated in the package cost.
Routes India reserves the right to rearrange the itinerary due to any kind of disturbances that might occur (i.e. severe weather conditions, political unrests or others).
Any rescheduling/rearrangement of package due to circumstances beyond Thrillophilia's control might invite additional charges for hotels and/or vehicle.
In case a traveler wants to or decides to leave the trip in the middle, all the expenses from that point onwards will be borne by the traveler. Neither the operator nor Thrillophilia will be held responsible for such decisions or for any refund.
The extra adventure activities and ropeways/cable cars will be at your own cost and are not included in the tour unless specified exclusively in the inclusions of the product.
Avoid using plastic bags and maintain the ecological balance of the destinations. Travelers littering may be fined.
The driver might turn off the AC on hilly terrains as it might become difficult to drive on such roads.