We will pick you up at 6 AM (Suggested initial pickup time subject to weather conditions) to begin our journey to Rishikesh (Approximate 5 hours driving time) through Expressway highway 58 "which provides a direct connection between Delhi - Haridwar - Rishikesh with rest areas for bathroom use, fuel stops and access to proper first aid and clean hygienic dining options.
After your arrival in Rishikesh your driver will present you to a professional guide authorized by the government for visiting Rishikesh. The tour of Rishikesh will begin at Laxman Jhula. The iron suspension bridge across the sacred Ganga River at Rishikesh is known as Lakshman Jhula. The famous landmark of Rishikesh known as Lakshman Jhula stretches 450 feet to link Pauri district with Tehri district. Visitors can observe both the Ganga river and Rishikesh city temples from Lakshman Jhula. According to local stories Lord Rama's brother Lakshman used a jute rope to cross the River Ganga at this location. The jute rope bridge was constructed at this location to pay homage to Lord Laxman. From 1889 until October 1924 a 284 feet long jute rope bridge swung over the river until floods destroyed it. Construction of a new iron suspension bridge took place in 1930. Visitors can reach the Trayambakeshwar Temple from Laxman Jhula bridge because this sacred site exists near the bridge.
Your driver will escort you to a top restaurant in Rishikesh where you can enjoy clean Indian food (he will follow your recommended restaurant choice if you made reservations beforehand). The next step after lunch will be a journey toward Ram Jhula. The famous landmark in Rishikesh city is Ram Jhula. The bridge extends across holy river Ganga as an iron suspension structure. The 450-foot span of Ram Jhula extends between Shivananda Ashram and Swargashram. The panoramic view of river Ganga and Rishikesh city temples can be observed from Ram Jhula. The Public Works Department (PWD) constructed Ram Jhula together with Shivanand Ashram in 1980. Before being a jute ropeway bridge it lacked pillars and was suspended from the air. Among all the main attractions in Rishkesh Ram Jhula stands as one of its most significant points of interest. The journey continued with a brief walking distance to Parmarth Niketan after visiting Ram Jhula. The top Yoga facility in India called Parmarth Niketan stands as the largest spiritual center in the region next to the sacred Ganges River. The institution has evolved into the Aashram in Rishkesh since its establishment 70 years ago. Swami Shukdevanand Saraswati established this institution during 1942. People from every background can access this Aashram because it welcomes all visitors regardless of their race, gender, nationality, religion, caste or creed.
The trip will continue from Rishikesh to Haridwar. After reaching Haridwar driver will direct the car to parking where you will continue to Har Ki Pauri by walking. Har Ki Pauri was built by King Vikramaditya as a memorial to his brother Bhatrihari who sought to meditate at the banks of Ganga River in Haridwar. The sacred site eventually earned its name as Har-Ki-Pauri (also known as Brahamakund). Ghat holds the status of the holiest bathing location for the Ganga River where Ganga Aarti takes place. Ganga Aarti stands as a crucial highlight among all attractions in Haridwar. The religious ceremony of Ganga Aarti takes place at Har Ki Pauri Ghat within Haridwar. A visit to Haridwar remains incomplete without witnessing Ganga Aarti at its holy banks. The worship of River Ganga during the evening ceremony constitutes the practice of Ganga Aarti. A series of prayers exist for honoring both Gods and Goddesses. In India River Ganga stands as both a river and God since it acts as a Divine Mother force. Through its flowing water River Ganga provides sustaining life to all living beings. The spiritual power of holy water in this water removes sins from human beings who immerse themselves in its sacred waters. Soil liberation is a gift that River Ganga bestows upon souls. Its not just a river but whole culture itself. Millions of people have always resided along the river Ganga throughout history. The water from Ganga maintains its invaluable value for Indian agriculture. People regard River Ganga as a divine entity that descended from heaven originally. Saint Bhagirath spent a long time meditating to grant salvation to his deceased ancestors who were reduced to ashes because of a curse from Kapil. After long devotion he received Ganga from the divine powers. Lord Shiva managed the powerful water flow of the goddess by holding her. All the ancestors of Bhagirath received Moksha (Liberation from the cycle of death and rebirth) after Ganga flowed through their remains.
The Hindu ritual requires offering the deceased remains which result from funeral pyre rituals to the sacred Ganga river for obtaining moksha. The Bhagirathi River origin receives its name from the holy saint Bhagirath but becomes known as Ganga upon joining Alaknanda River at Devprayag. People have recognized the Ganga River as holy since hundreds of years and it has integrated into their cultural practices to perform moksha rituals for their dead relatives. River Ganga receives thanks through the performance of Ganga Aarti. We will witness the Aarti ceremony in Haridwar before returning to Delhi during late hours. Our team will drop you to your desired location in Delhi following a successful tour while carrying pleasant memories of your adventure.
