DAY 1 : Delhi - Haridwar- Rishikesh – Delhi (Same Day Trip)

The best way to experience the town is with our one day Haridwar & Rishikesh local sightseeing tour package by us Shree Tours & Travels in private vehicle.

About Haridwar

Haridwar has fascinated travel enthusiasts from all over the world with its variety of religious and ethnic groups, and its culture. It boasts of historical monuments, temples, places of religious interests, ashrams, Ghats, hotels, Kumbh Mela, Ganges river, etc.. Haridwar is identified for its excellent handicraft, fairs, folk dances, music and its kind and generous people where the River Ganges exits the Himalayan foothills. The largest of several sacred Ghats (bathing steps), Har Ki Pauri hosts a nightly Ganga Aarti (river-worshipping ceremony) in which tiny flickering lamps are floated off the steps. Worshipers fill the city during major festivals including the annual Kanwar Mela.

About Rishikesh

Rishikesh is a city in the Himalayan foothills beside the Ganges River. The river is considered holy, and the city is renowned as a center for studying yoga and meditation. Temples and ashrams (centers for spiritual studies) line the eastern bank around Swarg Ashram, a traffic-free, alcohol-free and vegetarian enclave upstream from Rishikesh town.

Following are Haridwar and Rishikesh major local sightseeing tour in one day time.

Har ki Pauri and Ganga Aarti

Har Ki Pauri is the sacred place where the Ghats are located, and the holy Ganga Aarti takes place right there. The spot is believed to be the exit point for the Ganges from the mountain ranges into the plains where it nourishes all. Thousands of pilgrims from all over the world flock to the site to take a dip in the holy waters. Many believe that doing so will wash away their sins and free them from the cycle of birth and rebirth, helping them obtains the Hindu ideal of Moksha.

Mansa Devi Temple

Next up in your Haridwar and Rishikesh sightseeing tour is a visit to the Mansa Devi Temple, located on the Bilwa Parvat, a part of the Shivalik Hills, the southernmost mountain chain of the Himalayas. Also known as Bilwa Tirth, this temple is one of the Panch Tirth (Five Pilgrimages) within Haridwar.

Shantikunj Ashram

Now, on the same-day Haridwar and Rishikesh tour should be the beautiful Shantikunj Ashram. Shantikunj is an academy for social and spiritual awakening. The ashram spiritually rectifies people and gives them a more righteous and happy path to live on. The Gayatri Mantra is chanted by thousands of visitors who also partake in the Gayatri Yagna which is an activity you cannot miss when visiting Haridwar. The center also offers massages and training in therapeutic practices so that one can take home healing methods for the soul. Rishi Satta of the Himalayas established Shantikunj in an attempt to revive the Rishi tradition. This location adds to the spiritual exploration that a trip to a city like Haridwar offers to the traveler. Meditate and spend time with your loved ones to maximize the fruits of life.

Laxman Jhula

Lakshman Jhula is an iron suspension bridge over the holy river Ganga at Rishikesh. A famous landmark place in Rishikesh, Lakshman Jhula is 450 feet length ... Lakshman Jhula also offers a panoramic view of river Ganga and Rishikesh city having number of temples.

Ram Jhula

Ram Jhula is one of the most popular attractions of Rishikesh. This bridge is remarkably similar to the Laxman Jhula, with some differences. The design and construction in steel are, and both are equally spectacular. Ram Jhula is placed a few miles downstream from Laxman Jhula and links Swarg Ashram on the western bank of River Ganga to the Sivananda Ashram on the eastern one.

Jumping Heights

One can also visit Jumping Heights where you can bungee jump and feel the thrill of a scary experience. It is an activity that only the extremely strong hearted can do and is a fantastic experience, especially if you're visiting with friends. The staff conducting the activity is especially careful regarding safety provisions so you can rest assured that it will not be a harmful activity. So, if you are an adrenaline enthusiast and are always seeking adventure, this is one part of the trip that you should not be missing. We are sure it will be a proud moment to tick off your bucket list!