Haridwar-Rishikesh Tour Packages

Haridwar Rishikesh Tour Package

Be it a quick weekend getaway with friends or a wholesome family vacation, our tour packages to Haridwar and Rishikesh offer both religious and adventure experiences. Hilltop temples, river ghats, evening aarti, delectable food, and revered ashrams are major attractions to visit on a Haridwar and Rishikesh package. Haridwar is known as the place from where the Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand commences whereas, Rishikesh is renowned as the Yoga Capital of the World. Haridwar Rishikesh tour plan lets you explore the best of Uttarakhand. Well-defined as simply heaven, Uttarakhand is home of some dreamlike places, some of which include Haridwar and Rishikesh. Through both of these cities pass through the sacred river Ganges. The pristine banks of river Ganges make a place for amazing holy spots. Even though Haridwar and Rishikesh are home to different vibes, one of the things that both of these places have in common include the surreal riverside aarti that takes place both in the evening and morning. People come from afar to attend these aartis that are a daily ritual here. People chant sacred hymns altogether and light up diyas and float them on the river. There is no doubt that it is a surreal sight to witness and definitely the highlight of any tour plan of Haridwar and Rishikesh.

There are several places that one can explore in these 2 places like Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula, Triveni Ghat, Bharat Mandir, Gita Bhawan, Parmarth Niketan, and Beatles Ashram, Har Ki Pauri, Chandi Devi Temple, Chilla Wildlife Sanctuary, Manasa Devi Temple, Bharat Mata Mandir and many more. People can also indulge in activities like water rafting, bungee jumping, overnight camping,, trekking and more. But the top places that one must not miss when planning a trip to Haridwar Rishikesh are:

1. Bara Bazaar

What’s Special: Pedas

Nearby Attractions: Har Ki Pauri Ghat, Raja Birla Clock Tower

Timings: 9 AM to 10 PM

Distance From City: 36.9 km from Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun

Transportation Options: Taxi, cab

A great market place to explore, Bara Bazaar is located in Haridwar and is very popular among people. It is a great place to shop for all the religious trinkets like idols, incense, brass objects, Rudraksha, ayurvedic medicines and more. This place is especially popular among foreign tourists as they get to see and experience the local culture. One of the most popular products to buy from here are the tempting pedas (a sweet made from milk) that is to die for. The market is also widely popular for handicrafts and wooden items.

2. Mansa Devi Temple

What’s Special: One of Panch Tirth

Nearby Attractions: Panch Mukhi Hanuman Mandir, Raghuvansh Puri ka Gher

Timings: 5 AM to 9 PM, Closed for lunch at 2 PM

Distance From City: 41.1 km from Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun

Transportation Options: Taxi, cab

Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar is dedicated to Goddess Mansa who is believed to have emerged from Lord Shiva’s mind and is a form of Goddess Shakti. The temple is very popular as it is one of the Panch Tirths temples hence there is a big footfall of pilgrims coming here every day. People believe that whatever you may wish, Goddess Mansa fulfills it. There are several legends and stories attached to this temple, hence it holds a lot of religious importance.

3. Har ki Pauri Ghat

What’s Special: Famous Ghat

Nearby Attractions: Ganga Arti Sthal, Chaudhary Charan Singh Ghat

Timings: 24 hours

Distance From City: 36.7 Km from Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun

Transportation Options: Taxi, cab

This is one of the most sacred ghats in Haridwar and is visited by thousands of pilgrims every day. It is here where the river Ganges flowing through the Himalayas touches the plains for the first time. The best time to visit this ghat is during the late evening as the entire place is lit with candles and diyas that are floating in the Ganges. It is a truly spectacular experience to witness this place at this hour. It is one of the best spiritual experiences as the hymns and gongs in the background will make one mull over life and make them feel a lot closer to God.

4. Sapt Rishi Ashram

What’s Special: Sanskrit Learning Point

Nearby Attractions: Ram Kunj Ashram, Sri Vyas Ghat

Timings: N/A

Distance From City: 33.2 km from Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun

Transportation Options: Taxi, cab

Established by Guru Goswami Dutt in 1943, Sapt Rishi Ashram is one of the most popular ashrams in Haridwar. People who love yoga and want to meditate, this is a great place to be at. The ashram is famous for hosting 7 sages - Kashyapa, Vashishta, Atri, Vishwamitra, Jamadagi, Bharadwaja and Gautam. The ashram is also known as Sapt Sarovar or Sapt Rishi Kund due to the reason that it is believed that it is here where the Ganges splits into 7 streams. The premises of the ashram also consists of a Sanskrit school for the poor kids and a residential complex.

5. Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula

What’s Special: The beautiful view

Nearby Attractions: Terah Manzil temple, the Lakshman temple

Timings: 5 AM to 10 PM (Lakshman Jhula)

Distance From City: 21.9 km from Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun

Transportation Options: Taxi, cab

Located in Rishikesh, both Lakshman and Ram Jhula are two of the most iconic places. The bridges are something that lures people from all parts of the world. The Lakshman Jhula connects two villages Tapovan and Jonk. It is made of iron and is 450 feet long at a height of 70 feet from the Ganges. There is a mythological story also connected to this place hence it holds a lot of importance.

The Ram Jhula was built in 1986 and connects Shivnanda nagar and Swargashram. It is 750 feet long and holds a lot of importance for people. The bridge provides a breathtakingly beautiful view of the whole place that must be experienced.

6. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ashram

What’s Special: The Beatles stayed here

Nearby Attractions: The Beatles Ashram, A to Z Fashion

Timings: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Distance From City: 29 kms

Transportation Options: Taxi, cab

A little difficult to find, The Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ashram is one of the most popular places in India. Standing abandoned today, the ashram once welcomed the famous band, The Beatles who stayed here for a few weeks here. They came in 1968 but soon left one band member after the other. The ahram consisted of meditation cells, a lecture hall, and a great number of purpose-built bungalows. The abandoned area has been taken over by a forest. The ashram now lives through the many songs that The Beatles wrote talking about their experiences here.

7. Neelkanth Mahadev Temple

What’s Special: Evening aarti

Nearby Attractions: Rajaji National Park, Har Ki Pauri Ghat, Shri Mata Mansa Devi Mandir.

Timings: 6:00 am to 9:00 pm

Distance From City: 42.5 km from Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun

Transportation Options: Taxi, cab

Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is a popular place to visit in Rishikesh and is situated at a height of 1330 m. People come to pay their respects and get blessed at this temple. The temple can be reached by walking for 3 hours in the forest path. People can also take a taxi via Lakshman Jhula. As per the legend, it is here where Lord Shiva consumed poison originated from the ocean and placed it in his throat.

8. Triveni Ghat

What’s Special: Maha Aarti

Nearby Attractions: Lal Mandir, Nirmal Ashram

Timings: 5:00 am to 9:00 pm

Distance From City: 18 kms

Transportation Options: Taxi, cab

The Triveni Ghat is one of the biggest in Rishikesh and is very popular. It is situated on the banks of river Ganges and it is where the “Maha Aarti” is performed every evening. People can perform the holy dips here.

There are many legends that are connected to this place. The ghat is mentioned in Mahabharata and is believed to be the cremation ground of Lord Krishna.

9. Kaudiyala

What’s Special: The adventure sport white river rafting

Nearby Attractions: Vashishtha Guga Temple, Green Ganga Adventure

Timings: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Distance From City: 40 kms

Transportation Options: Taxi, cab

A small village, situated on the banks of the River Ganga and about 40 kms away from the city of Rishikesh, Kaudiyala is a popular tourist attraction for white river rafting and a wonderful camping site. Expedition lovers from different places visit Kaudiyala to enjoy the thrill of this rafting zone that stretches between Shivpuri to Kaudiyal.

10. Rishikund

What’s Special: Raghunath temple located nearby

Nearby Attractions: Sitakund, Burhanath Temple,

Timings: 24 hours

Distance From City: 17 kms

Transportation Options: Taxi, private cab

A holy pond, situated near Raghunath temple in Rishikesh. It is believed by the locals of Rishikesh that this ancient pond was built by saint Kubz and it is blessed by Goddess Yamuna who has filled the pond with her sacred water. There is an interesting factor that makes this place more attractive is that the reflection of the temple can be seen on the water of this pond. Tourists can take ten steps from all four sides to reach this pond and the pond also reflects the image of large trees nearby.

Best Time To Book Haridwar Rishikesh Trip

The weather of Uttarakhand is mostly pleasant in summer months and chilly in the winter season. Due to their proximity to the plains, the towns of Rishikesh and Haridwar experience milder winters and humid summers. April through June is the most popular time of the year due to summer vacations and also the Char Dham Yatra is also underway. With the onset of monsoon in Uttarakhand, adventure sports like rafting in Rishikesh come to a halt. However, camping and trekking on any Haridwar Rishikesh trip plan can be enjoyed in the rainy season from late June through September. The winter months and festival season from October through March is also a popular time to do sightseeing in Haridwar and Rishikesh. The months of March-April and September-October are perfect for budget travel. Whenever you plan to visit, it is recommended that you go through the weather forecast to avoid any glitches.

Summer:

Haridwar

The summer months in Haridwar start from March to June and it is the best time to visit Haridwar. During the early summer, the sky gets blue and clear with cool winds blowing constantly. It is neither too hot nor too cold and people can indulge in all sorts of activities here and explore the place to the fullest.

Rishikesh

March to May are the summer season in Rishikesh and it gets very hot and humid. Early summers are the best time to visit as there is still a nip in the air and flowers are in full bloom. This is also a good time for adventure enthusiasts and yoga lovers who want to go and learn yoga in one of the centers. Post-April, the temperature begins to rise and it gets very hot.

Monsoon:

Haridwar

The monsoon months are from July to September. Exploring the place during monsoon becomes a little difficult as the rain is very frequent. It is not the ideal time to visit Haridwar but one can avail of the discounted hotel charges and have a quiet getaway.

Rishikesh

June to September are the monsoon months in Rishikesh. It is also the time of lot of festivities hence a lot of people get drawn to this place during monsoons. But it is not ideal to visit this place as there can be cases of landslides, leading to road blockages.

Winter:

Haridwar

The winter months are Haridwar from October to February. But it is only in November that the weather starts to get a little cold. It is a pleasant time to visit Haridwar during this time. It is a good time for sightseeing as one can enjoy all sorts of activities here especially boat rides.

Rishikesh

Winters are the best time to visit Rishikesh as the weather becomes nice and pleasant. The sunny days in peak winters makes one enjoy outdoor adventure activities. Get indulged in activities like rock-climbing, hiking, and trekking. Carry warm winter clothes as it becomes very cold.

How to reach Haridwar Rishikesh?

Haridwar:

By Road

You can travel by bus which is one of the ways to reach Haridwar from Delhi. The duration of the journey is approximately 5 hours and the ticket will not cost you much. It is totally your choice which mode of transport you want to prefer. You can even travel through your own car.

By Rail

If you are planning to travel by train then you need to take a train from Delhi to Haridwar which takes approximately 4 hours 12 minutes of time and the expenses of the train ticket will not cost you much.

By Air

If you are planning to travel by air then you can book a flight from New Delhi to Dehradun which is around 1 hour journey. After that you can take a bus from Dehradun to Haridwar which is around 1 hour away. Jolly Grant airport in Dehradun is approx. 37 kms away from Haridwar and thus the time is not much.

Rishikesh:

By Road

One of the cheapest ways to reach Rishikesh from New Delhi is by bus which takes approximately 4 hours’ time duration as the distance is 259 kms. It is the choice of the tourists which mode of transport they will prefer and which mode of transport suits their needs.

By Rail

If you want to travel by train then it will take approximately 6 hours’ time from New Delhi to reach Rishikesh.

By Air

One of the fastest ways to reach Rishikesh from New Delhi is through flight to Dehradun Airport and then you can hire a private cab which will take approximately 3 hours’ time to reach Rishikesh.