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Overnight Haridwar & Rishikesh Tour

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OVERVIEW

Our 1 Night / 2 Day Overnight Haridwar & Rishikesh Tour gives you the most complete and unhurried experience of these twin pilgrimage cities. Witness the mesmerising Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri, explore Rishikesh's riverside ashrams and yoga centres, and spend a peaceful night by the Ganges. With an overnight stay, you experience the profound early morning rituals that day-trippers always miss.

Tour Highlights

Har Ki Pauri

Evening Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar

Morning Ganga Rituals

Early morning ritual bath and dawn aarti at the Ganges

Mansa Devi Temple

Mansa Devi Temple cable car for Himalayan panoramas

Rishikesh

Rishikesh: Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula & riverside ashrams

Yoga & Meditation

Riverside yoga session or meditation (optional)

Parmarth Niketan

Parmarth Niketan evening Ganga Aarti at Rishikesh (Day 2)

Itinerary
DAY-WISE ITINERARY
Depart Delhi at 07:00 AM for the 250 km drive to Haridwar (4.5 hours via NH-58). Check in and refresh. Afternoon: Mansa Devi Temple via Udbhav cable car. Explore Haridwar bazaar. Evening at Har Ki Pauri Ghat for the Ganga Aarti — an entrancing ritual of fire, bells, chants, and floating diyas performed by priests as thousands gather at the riverbank. Overnight in Haridwar or Rishikesh.
Wake at 05:00 AM for the early morning aarti at Har Ki Pauri — quieter, more intimate, deeply spiritual. Return to hotel for breakfast. Drive to Rishikesh (24 km). Explore Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula, riverside ashrams, yoga schools, and Trayambakeshwar Temple. Optional yoga session. Attend Parmarth Niketan Ashram's evening Ganga Aarti before departing for Delhi ~07:30 PM, arriving by midnight.

Inclusions

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle (Delhi roundtrip)
  • 1 Night accommodation in a comfortable hotel in Haridwar or Rishikesh
  • Daily breakfast at the hotel
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Cable car ride to Mansa Devi Temple
  • All toll charges and driver allowances
  • Bottled water throughout the tour

Exclusions

  • Lunches, dinners & additional meals
  • Yoga or meditation class fees (optional)
  • Adventure activities in Rishikesh (optional)
  • Personal shopping and puja expenses
  • Tips for guide and driver

BEST TIME TO VISIT

October to April for pleasant weather. Maha Shivratri and Kumbh Mela are exceptional spiritual events. Monsoon brings the Ganges in dramatic flow but roads can be affected.

THINGS TO CARRY

  • Warm layers for early morning ghat visits (Nov–Feb)
  • Modest full-sleeve clothing for temples
  • Extra set of clothes for Ganges dip
  • Waterproof bag for riverside areas
  • Camera with low-light settings for Aarti photography
  • Cash for puja items and offerings
IMPORTANT NOTES

  • Rishikesh is a vegetarian and dry (no alcohol) city — plan accordingly.
  • The Haridwar Ganga Aarti timing shifts seasonally; we always time the itinerary to catch it.
  • The early morning aarti is worth the pre-dawn wakeup — do not miss it.
  • Be alert for street vendors and touts at Har Ki Pauri; keep belongings secure.
  • The Ganges current is strong — only bathe at designated, railed ghats.

Haridwar is a traditional Hindu pilgrimage city focused on devotion and ritual bathing. Rishikesh blends spirituality with international yoga culture, attracting seekers from across the world.

Haridwar's Aarti at Har Ki Pauri is larger, louder, and more dramatic. Rishikesh's Parmarth Niketan Aarti is more devotional and meditative.

Yes, bathing at Har Ki Pauri is safe and auspicious. Water temperature in winter can be very cold.

The global capital of yoga with hundreds of registered yoga schools — classes range from one hour to month-long immersive courses.

Absolutely. Both cities are safe and welcoming to solo travellers, including solo women travellers.

Modest, full-sleeved clothing. Footwear must be removed before stepping onto the ghat.

On clear winter days, the distant snow-capped Himalayan peaks are visible from both cities.
Tour Details
Total Pax

10 Pax

Tour Date

02-Oct

Tour Duration

01 Nights 02 Days

Tour Price Person

2,30,000/-

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