4 Days / 3 Nights. From ₹9,500 per person (twin sharing), plus 5% GST.
A 4-day private car trip from Delhi to the two holy towns where the Ganga leaves the Himalayas. You attend the Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar and visit Mansa Devi, then spend two nights in Rishikesh for the evening aarti at Triveni Ghat or Parmarth Niketan, the temples around Ram Jhula and a morning at Neelkanth Mahadev. Drives from and back to Delhi are 5–6 hours each.
Highlights
Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar
Mansa Devi Temple by ropeway (ticket extra)
Evening Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat or Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh
Neelkanth Mahadev Temple in the hills above Rishikesh
Ram Jhula, Swarg Ashram and the Lakshman Jhula area temples
Optional river rafting and the Beatles Ashram
Day-by-day itinerary
Delhi to Haridwar · Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri — Our driver picks you up in Delhi (airport, railway station or hotel) in the morning and drives about 220 km to Haridwar (5–6 hours, with a stop for lunch on the way at your own cost). After check-in, walk to Har Ki Pauri for the evening Ganga Aarti, which usually starts around sunset; arrive 45 minutes early for a place on the ghat steps. Haridwar is one of the four Kumbh Mela cities, and Har Ki…
Mansa Devi · Drive to Rishikesh · Triveni Ghat aarti — After a morning dip at the ghats if you wish, take the ropeway to Mansa Devi Temple on Bilwa hill (ropeway ticket extra; Chandi Devi across the river is optional). After breakfast and check-out, drive about 25 km to Rishikesh (about 1 hour). In the afternoon, walk across Ram Jhula to Swarg Ashram and Gita Bhawan, and in the evening attend the Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat or at Parmarth Niketan.
Neelkanth Mahadev · Lakshman Jhula area · Free afternoon — After breakfast, drive about 32 km up the hills to Neelkanth Mahadev Temple (about 1.5 hours each way on a winding road), where Lord Shiva is believed to have held the poison from the churning of the ocean in his throat. Return to Rishikesh for the temples around Lakshman Jhula, including the 13-storey Trayambakeshwar temple. The afternoon is free for rest, a visit to the Beatles Ashram (entry…
Rishikesh to Delhi · Departure — After breakfast, drive about 240 km back to Delhi (5.5–6.5 hours, depending on traffic at Meerut and the Delhi border). We drop you at Delhi airport, railway station or hotel by late afternoon; please book onward travel after 6 pm.
Inclusions
3 nights in 3★ hotels (or similar) with daily breakfast: 1N Haridwar, 2N Rishikesh
Private AC sedan from Delhi and back for all transfers and sightseeing (fuel, tolls, parking, driver allowance, state permit)
Pickup and drop at Delhi airport, railway station or hotel
Exclusions
Flights / train tickets to and from Delhi
GST 5% extra
Lunch and dinner
Mansa Devi / Chandi Devi ropeway tickets
Ganga puja, special aarti seats and pandit dakshina
River rafting, Beatles Ashram entry and other activities
Personal expenses, tips and travel insurance
Visa & entry
No visa needed. Carry a government photo ID for every traveller; hotels in Uttarakhand ask for it at check-in.
Good to know
Haridwar and Rishikesh are vegetarian and alcohol-free towns by local rule and tradition. Eggs and meat are not served near the ghats.
The Ganga current is strong even near the ghats. Hold the chains when bathing, do not go beyond the barriers, and keep children close.
The old Lakshman Jhula suspension bridge has been closed to pedestrians for safety; a new bridge is being built nearby. Ram Jhula and Janki Setu are open for walking.
During Kanwar Yatra (usually July–August, Shravan month), the Delhi–Haridwar highway has diversions and heavy traffic. Avoid these weeks if you can.
River rafting usually runs from about mid-September to June and stops in the monsoon. Children under about 14 and senior citizens are usually not allowed on longer stretches.
Questions travellers ask
Which aarti is better, Haridwar or Rishikesh?
Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar is larger and more crowded, with the famous lamps reflected in the river. Triveni Ghat and Parmarth Niketan in Rishikesh are calmer and more devotional. This trip includes both.
Can we start from Dehradun instead of Delhi?
Yes. Dehradun airport (Jolly Grant) is about 35 km from Haridwar and 20 km from Rishikesh. Starting there saves the long Delhi drives and usually lowers the price. Ask us for a Dehradun quote.
Can we add Kedarnath or Badrinath?
Yes, between May and October or early November, when the temples are open. Our Kedarnath & Badrinath Do Dham Yatra starts from Haridwar, and we can join the two.
Is Neelkanth Mahadev suitable for senior citizens?
Yes. The road goes almost to the temple, followed by a short walk with some steps. The road is winding, so carry motion-sickness tablets if needed.
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గంగానది హిమాలయాల నుంచి మైదానాల్లోకి ప్రవేశించే రెండు పుణ్య పట్టణాలకు ఢిల్లీ నుంచి ప్రైవేట్ కారులో 4 రోజుల యాత్ర. హరిద్వార్లో హర్ కీ పౌడీ వద్ద గంగా హారతి, మానసా దేవి దర్శనం, తర్వాత రిషికేశ్లో రెండు రాత్రులు బస చేసి త్రివేణి ఘాట్ లేదా పరమార్థ నికేతన్లో సాయంత్రం హారతి, రామ్ ఝూలా పరిసర ఆలయాలు, ఉదయం నీలకంఠ మహాదేవ దర్శనం. ఢిల్లీ నుంచి వెళ్లడానికి, తిరిగి రావడానికి ఒక్కోసారి 5–6 గంటలు.
To book or customise this trip, call / WhatsApp +91 96188 49933.