Early Morning:

• 05:00 AM: Pickup from your hotel/residence in Delhi.
• 05:30 AM: Departure from Delhi to Haridwar by car (approximately 5-6 hours drive).

Late Morning:

• 11:00 AM: Arrival in Haridwar.
  • Har Ki Pauri: Visit the famous ghat where pilgrims take holy dips in the Ganges River. It’s one of the most sacred ghats in India.
  • Mansa Devi Temple: Take a cable car ride to this temple located on the Bilwa Parvat. It is dedicated to the goddess Mansa Devi.

Afternoon:

• 01:00 PM: Depart for Rishikesh (approximately 1 hour drive).
  • Laxman Jhula: Visit this iconic suspension bridge, which offers a picturesque view of the Ganges and surrounding hills.
  • Ram Jhula: Another famous suspension bridge near Laxman Jhula, connecting Shivananda Ashram to Swarg Ashram.
  • Parmarth Niketan Ashram: Visit one of the largest ashrams in Rishikesh, known for its spiritual and cultural activities.

Lunch:

• 02:00 PM: Enjoy a traditional Indian lunch at a local restaurant in Rishikesh.

Late Afternoon:

• 03:00 PM: Explore other attractions in Rishikesh.
  • Triveni Ghat: A significant ghat in Rishikesh where pilgrims perform rituals and take holy dips.
  • Beatles Ashram (optional): Visit the ashram where the Beatles stayed in 1968, now a popular tourist spot known for its graffiti and serene atmosphere.

Early Evening:

• 05:00 PM: Depart from Rishikesh to Haridwar to witness the evening Ganga Aarti.

Evening:

• 06:00 PM: Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri: Witness the mesmerizing evening aarti ceremony at Har Ki Pauri, a spiritual experience where priests perform rituals with lamps and chants.

Night:

• 07:30 PM: Depart from Haridwar to Delhi.

Late Night:

• 12:30 AM: Arrival in Delhi. Drop off at your hotel/residence.