Immerse yourself in spiritual pursuits in the sacred towns of Rishikesh and Haridwar. Located in the foothills of the Himalayas, along the banks of the holy river Ganges, Rishikesh offers you the chance to experience India’s unique blend of spirituality first hand. Combined with the natural beauty of its Himalayan setting you might also enjoy the chance to take part in adventure activities such as white water rafting and a day hike through the nearby villages. You can also unwind with daily yoga, meditation, holistic healing and the evening Aarti ceremony held by the mighty Ganges River.
Our Sacred Rishikesh tour is designed to be used as a short add on to your existing Ekno Travels itinerary or for your own independent travels. As with all Ekno experiences, we select our hotels and locations with an eye on combining luxury and comfort into one fabulous experience.
TOUR DATES |
Independent travel |
TOUR COST |
A$1700 per person twin share A$2290 for Single Pax * No fixed departure – price for twin share is based on minimum 2 people |
DURATION |
05 Days, 04 Nights |
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS |
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TOUR ROUTE |
Delhi – Rishikesh – Haridwar – Delhi, India |
Arrive Delhi
Overnight: Hotel, Delhi
Delhi – Rishikesh
Overnight: Hotel, Rishikesh
Rishikesh
After lunch you will have the afternoon to explore some of the many temples and ashrams around Rishikesh, including the ashram where the Beatles stayed. In the evening witness the Ganga Aarti (evening fire prayer), which is performed every night on the banks of the Ganges. The ceremony attracts large numbers of devotees and is accompanied by bhajans (holy songs), drums and bells. You might like to join the worshippers by lighting an oil lamp and setting it afloat on the holy waters of the Ganges.
Overnight: Hotel, Rishikesh
Rishikesh
Overnight: Hotel, Rishikesh
Haridwar
In the late afternoon you will take a train to Delhi, where your tour concludes.
We look forward to seeing you on another Ekno Travels experience soon.
INCLUDES
4 nights’ hotel accommodation (twin share) with breakfast
Train from Haridwar to Delhi
Following transport in AC Innova / Etios or similar
- Pick up from Delhi airport
- Delhi – Rishikesh
- Sightseeing in and around Rishikesh
- Haridwar – Rishikesh
- Drop off at Haridwar train station
Local guide in Rishikesh for 2 days
EXCLUDES
Airfares to and from India
Indian tourist visa
Travel insurance (compulsory)
Lunch and dinners
Personal expenditure such as drinks, laundry service and souvenirs
Tipping
Entrance fees to sights and monuments
Camera and video entry charges to local sights and monuments
Giving of Dana (donations) to monks, temples
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
- Yoga lessons
- Holistic treatments such as Ayurveda, sound healing or palmistry
- Adventure activities such as white-water rafting, hiking and bike hire
- Cooking lesson at the home of a local