3-Day Haridwar and Rishikesh Spiritual Tour with Ganga Aarti

3 Days Round trip from DELHI Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Experience the unforgettable Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar
  • 02 Visit Mansa Devi Temple with the optional ropeway ride for panoramic views
  • 03 Discover Rishikesh's spiritual landmarks, including Ram Jhula, Swarg Ashram, and Parmarth Niketan
  • 04 Explore the famous Beatles Ashram (Chaurasi Kutia) and its meditation huts and artwork
  • 05 Enjoy a peaceful walk along the Ganges and time in traditional ashram areas
  • 06 Discover the spiritual traditions, local culture, and everyday life of Haridwar and Rishikesh

Travel from Delhi by train on a three-day spiritual and cultural journey to Haridwar and Rishikesh, two of North India's most revered sacred towns along the Ganges. Explore ancient ghats, temples, ashrams, colourful bazaars, and riverside walks, and witness the atmospheric Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar and at Triveni Ghat in Rishikesh. Discover the famous Beatles Ashram, peaceful ashram areas, and the stories, traditions, and everyday life that make these two cities unique. With train travel from Delhi, private local transfers, comfortable accommodation, and guided sightseeing, this journey combines spirituality, culture, local life, and relaxation in one seamless experience.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Luxury
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Delhi, Haridwar, Rishikesh
Languages English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Delhi to Haridwar by Train and Har Ki Pauri Aarti

Begin with a pickup from your hotel, airport, railway station, or preferred location in Delhi and transfer to the railway station.

Board a comfortable train to Haridwar. Train timings, route, and class are subject to availability.

On arrival, meet your local driver-guide and begin exploring Haridwar.

Visit:

  • Har Ki Pauri

  • Ganga ghats and riverside areas

  • Local bazaars

  • Mansa Devi Temple, with ropeway option

  • Kankhal and its traditional neighbourhoods, time permitting

In the evening, experience the famous Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri, where lamps, chanting, bells, and offerings create one of Haridwar's most distinctive cultural experiences.

After the aarti, transfer to your hotel.

Overnight: Haridwar

2
Day 02

Rishikesh Ashrams, Beatles Ashram and Triveni Ghat Aarti

Rishikesh is internationally associated with yoga, meditation, and spiritual traditions, as well as its connection with The Beatles.

Visit the Beatles Ashram (Chaurasi Kutia) and explore its old meditation huts, murals, and graffiti-covered structures. The site became famous after The Beatles stayed there in 1968.

Continue to:

  • Ram Jhula area

  • Swarg Ashram

  • Parmarth Niketan

  • Ganga riverside

  • Local cafés and markets

  • Traditional ashram areas

In the evening, visit Triveni Ghat and witness the Ganga Aarti. The evening ceremony is a major cultural experience in Rishikesh.

Overnight: Rishikesh

3
Day 03

Rishikesh Local Life and Return to Delhi

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning in Rishikesh.

  • Morning yoga or meditation session

  • Visit a local ashram

  • Ganga riverside walk

  • Bharat Mandir

  • Local market

Rishikesh is particularly well known for rafting and other adventure activities along the Ganga.

After lunch, begin the journey back towards Delhi and transfer to the railway station.

Board the train to Delhi. On arrival, meet your representative and transfer to your hotel, airport, or preferred location in Delhi.

Tour ends in Delhi.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from DELHI 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Round-trip train tickets between Delhi and Haridwar

  • 2 nights' hotel accommodation

  • Daily breakfast and dinner

  • Private AC vehicle for local transfers and sightseeing

  • Pickup and drop-off in Delhi

  • Haridwar to Rishikesh private transfer

  • English-speaking local guide

  • Guided sightseeing in Haridwar and Rishikesh

  • Ganga Aarti experiences at Har Ki Pauri and Triveni Ghat

  • Visit to Beatles Ashram

  • Visit to Mansa Devi Temple

  • All applicable parking fees and road tolls

  • Driver and guide assistance throughout the tour

What's Not Included

  • Lunch and dinner

  • Mansa Devi Temple ropeway ticket

  • Entrance fees not specifically mentioned under inclusions

  • Yoga or meditation sessions, unless specifically included

  • Personal expenses

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Optional activities such as rafting

  • Travel insurance

  • Anything not mentioned under What's Included

Know before you go

  • Train schedules, routes, seat availability, and class are subject to availability at the time of booking.

  • Ganga Aarti timings may change according to local arrangements and seasonal conditions.

  • Temple and ashram visits are subject to opening hours and local regulations.

  • Optional activities such as rafting are subject to season, weather, river conditions, and local operator availability.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Delhi Railway Station
Tour start
DELHI
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in DELHI.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $3,500.00 — $4,500.00
Double Sharing $3,000.00 — $4,000.00
Triple Sharing $2,800.00 — $3,500.00

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