Footsteps Of The Sages - Rishikesh And Haridwar Tour

Upon arrival at Dehradun airport, you will be greeted by our representative who will assist you with the transfer to your hotel in Rishikesh. Check-in at the hotel and spend the rest of the day at your leisure. You can explore the surroundings of the hotel, take a dip in the hotel's pool, or simply relax and rejuvenate in your room. Overnight stay in Rishikesh.

After breakfast at the hotel, embark on a full-day sightseeing tour of Haridwar and Rishikesh. In Haridwar, visit Shanti Kunj, a spiritual center for the practice and propagation of the Gayatri mantra, Pawan Dham, a unique temple made of glass pieces, Chandi Devi temple, located atop Neel Parvat and accessible by cable car, Kankhal (Old Haridwar), known for its ancient temples and ashrams, and Bada Bazaar, a popular shopping destination. In Rishikesh, visit Laxman Jhula, a suspension bridge across the Ganges named after Lord Rama's brother, Ram Jhula, another suspension bridge across the river, Beatles ashram, where the famous band once stayed and practiced Transcendental Meditation, Bharat Mandir, a temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, and witness the spectacular Ganga Arti at Triveni Ghat in the evening. Later, visit some of the popular ashrams in Rishikesh, which are the centers for spiritual studies and physical disciplines. Some of the better-known ashrams are Paremarth Niketan, founded by Swami Shukdevanandji, Sivanand Ashram, founded by Swami Sivananda, and Geeta Bhawan, a large ashram on the banks of the Ganges that conducts daily discourses on the Bhagavad Gita. After the sightseeing tour, return to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Overnight stay in Rishikesh.

After breakfast at the hotel, check-out and transfer to Dehradun airport for your onward journey. Bid farewell to Rishikesh with unforgettable memories of the spiritual and cultural heritage of India.