Haridwar Rishikesh Car Tour

Haridwar Rishikesh Car Tour

This is the perfect time to visit Haridwar and Rishikesh. Both towns are about spirituality, Yoga, peace and natural beauty. 

Rishikesh and Haridwar are in Uttarakhand and you can reach these towns by booking a taxi. The road from Delhi to Haridwar is near perfect and you will have ample opportunity to enjoy the pretty scenery while driving to this destination. 

Here are the broad details of Haridwar Rishikesh Car Trip.

Haridwar Rishikesh full day sightseeing tour includes visits to Haridwar & Rishikesh famous and interesting sites.

Day 1 : Morning proceed towards Haridwar (225kms./7hrs.). Upon arrival, transfer to hotel. After fresh up proceed to Rishikesh ( 35kms). Visit Shivananda Ashram, Ram Jhoola, Swarg Ashram, Geeta Ashram, Lakshman Jhoola. Evening visit Ganga Aarti. Overnight Stay.

Day 2 : After breakfast, checkout from hotel. Have a Holi dip in the River Ganges at Har-ki-Pauri and visit Mansa Devi Temple by Rope Way and drive back to Delhi to board the flight for your onward journey. Tour Concludes.

Day One of Haridwar Rishikesh car trip

Please note that Haridwar is 225 km away from Delhi and the driving time is 7 hours. Therefore, please get a good night’s sleep before starting your car trip to Haridwar. Our travel itinerary for Day One of Haridwar Rishikes car trip  is described below.

• Upon arriving at Haridwar, we will straightaway reach the hotel. 
• Please freshen up in the hotel. 
• Next, we proceed to Rishikesh which is 35 kilometres from Haridwar

At Rishikesh

• Visiting Shivanand Ashram which offers several courses in Yoga, Pranayam and mental health. More than 90 years old, Shivanand Ashram offers courses in holistic living, Yoga and meditation. 

• Ram Jhoola – A popular landmark of Rishikesh, Ram Jhoola attracts thousands of visitors every day. Standing on this 750-feet bridge, you can enjoy a great view of River Ganga and the surrounding Sivalik hills. 

• Swarg Ashram –This ashram is situated on the east bank of River Ganga, right in the lap of lush green Himalayas. Swarg Ashram was established in the memory of Swami Vishuddhand, a popular local sadhu. Many foreign tourists visit Swarg Ashram for learning Yoga and Ayurveda. Here, you can also see the majestic Rajaji National Parkforest.

• Geeta Ashram – This peaceful place falls in the midst of Manikoot Hills and is on the way to Swarg Ashram. There is no entry fee for Geeta Ashram or Geeta Bhawan. Time required to explore this place is 2-3hours.

• Lakshman Jhoola – Any trip to Rishikesh is incomplete without a visit to Lakshman Jhoola. According to legends, Laksham Jhoola got its name because Lakshman Ji crossed River Ganga here on a jute bridge. 

• Evening Ganga Aarti –It is time now to witness the magical Ganga Aarti led by Brahman priests. The atmosphere during this ritual is deeply spiritual. Ganga Aarti is one of the most famous events in Rishikesh and you shouldn’t miss it. 

• After Ganga Aarti in Rishikesh, we return to our hotel for an overnight stay. Have dinner and take rest.

Day Two of Haridwar Rishikesh Car Trip

• Breakfast & checkoutand drive for Haridwar 

• Have a dip in River Ganga. Your safety is our responsibility. 

• After bathing in the river, we proceed to Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar by the ropeway. This temple, located on Bilva Parvat, is dedicated to Goddess Mansa, who is the offspring of Lord Shiva. Mansa Devi temple is one of the five Panch Tirthas in Haridwar. 

• From Mansa Devi, we return to Delhi by car and then disperse. 

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