Rishikesh Cultural Sightseeing Tour with Ganga Aarti

3.0/5
India, Rishikesh

Highlight
  • Discover ancient spirituality at Bharat Mandir, Rishikesh's oldest and most revered temple.
  • Stroll across Ram Jhula, the iconic suspension bridge offering breathtaking views of the Ganges.
  • Walk through history on Lakshman Jhula, a historic bridge steeped in mythological significance.
  • Find tranquility at Parmarth Niketan Ashram, a leading spiritual learning and practice center.
  • Witness the mesmerizing Ganga aarti at Parmarth Niketan, a spiritual spectacle by the river.
  • Tour duration: 8 hours
  • Tour timing: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Inclusions
    • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
    • Private transportation
    • Professional English-speaking guide
    • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Exclusions
    • Food & Drinks
    • Gratuities
    • Personal expenses
  • Description

    The Rishikesh Cultural Sightseeing Tour with Ganga Aarti offers a captivating exploration of the cultural and spiritual heritage of Rishikesh, a sacred city nestled in the Himalayas along the banks of the Ganges River. This tour typically includes visits to prominent landmarks, temples, and ashrams, providing a comprehensive overview of Rishikesh's rich culture and traditions.

    A key highlight of the tour is the Ganga Aarti, a mesmerizing ritual of worship offered to the Ganges River. The ceremony takes place at sunset, with priests chanting hymns and performing elaborate rituals with lamps, flowers, and incense.

    Itinerary:

    • Hotel Pickup:
      • Your guide will pick you up from your selected hotel in Rishikesh.
    • Triveni Ghat:
      • Start your day with a visit to Triveni Ghat.
      • Triveni Ghat is one of the most revered ghats in Rishikesh, known for its spiritual and religious importance.
    • Bharat Mandir:
      • After spending some peaceful time at Triveni Ghat, head to Bharat Mandir.
      • This ancient temple is a short distance away and is a significant religious site in Rishikesh.
    • The Divine Life Society (Sivananda Ashram):
      • From Bharat Mandir, make your way to The Divine Life Society.
      • Spend some time exploring the ashram, and its library, and attending any ongoing yoga or meditation sessions.
    • Ram Jhula:
      • After visiting the ashram, head towards Ram Jhula.
      • Walk across the bridge, enjoy the views of the Ganges, and explore the nearby market.
    • Lakshman Jhula:
      • Next, proceed to Lakshman Jhula. This iconic suspension bridge is another major attraction in Rishikesh.
      • Spend some time here, enjoy the views, and visit the nearby temples and shops.
    • Parmarth Niketan Ashram:
      • In the late afternoon, head to Parmarth Niketan Ashram.
      • Explore the ashram’s beautiful campus and attend any ongoing activities or classes.
    • Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan Ghat:
      • End your day with the Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan.
      • The evening aarti is a mesmerizing experience, offering spiritual solace and a beautiful view of the river lit up by lamps.
    • Hotel drop-off:
      • After concluding the tour, the guide will drop you off at your hotel

    Tour Ends!

  • Child Policy
    • Infants aged 0-3 will not be charged, however, they cannot occupy an additional seat.
    • Children aged 4-11 will be charged on a child basis.
    • Anyone aged 12 and above will be charged on an adult basis.
  • Departure & Return
    Departure Point

    From our given pickup area point

    Departs

    See Availability

    Departure Time

    PickUp Time Start: 11:00| PickUp Time End: 11:00 | Booking Cutoff: Stop selling 3 hours before start time

  • Additional Info
    • Confirmation will be received at the of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This is a private tour/activity, only your group can participate
  • How to Use

    No, this is a direct ticket

  • Cancellation Policy

    Pre-Paid Booking

    To receive a full refund, travelers may cancel up to 24 hours before the experience starts time in the local timezone. No refunds will be given after that period.

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Reviews

Ms. Shiqi Yi

This was a great tour! Our tour guide was great (sorry i dont remember her name but she was so nice and answered all of our questions).

Mr. Damali Dixon

You will see everything food at local markets temples food blocker restaurant (passing the queue) free water and the tour guide explains everything fantastic to start Bangkok.

Mr. Kalpesh Patel

We visited Thailand and our trip was well organized. Our experience was very nice. All the services were good and the hotels were also good. Well spent Thai Evening

Mrs. Lisa Crass

We booked this tour based on reviews and everyone was right, it is great.

Mr. Bikash Kumar

An amazing way to discover Bangkok. In krabi the stay was good.. Travel to nearby places were very good.. Hotel staff were very good.. In Phuket (Patong) the place was horrible.. The hotel you suggested was very bad..

Mr. DOBRUN BOJAN

I’ve been to Bangkok 3 times now and never really been that in love with the city but going on this tour gave a whole new appreciation for it, I saw places I’d never been, the temples at night are just amazing and so different to the crowded day scen

Mr. Kirsten Kalkbrenner

Just beautiful! I would highly recommend this tour!

Mr. IBRAHIM WAKILEH

We joined this tour on the first day of our trip to Thailand after landing the night before. It was perfect to have someone guide us around the city that first night as we were getting our bearings and experiencing a new place for the first time. Our

Mr.annu karn

We had a well planned and extremely well organized trip to Thailand via Sun Leisure World Tour.Mr.John Michael was really patient and guided us with honest suggestions.

Ms.NU NU TIN

It was an excellent arrangement by the travel agent and well executed by Thailand team.

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