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Bharat-mandir

Rishikesh cultural sightseeing tour with Ganga Aarti

By Amusing Destinations
Free cancellation available
Price is £55 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

The Rishikesh Cultural Sightseeing Tour with Ganga Aarti offers a captivating exploration of the cultural and spiritual heritage of Rishikesh, a sacred city nestled in the Himalayas along the banks of the Ganges River. This tour typically includes visits to prominent landmarks, temples, and ashrams, providing a comprehensive overview of Rishikesh's rich culture and traditions.

A key highlight of the tour is the Ganga Aarti, a mesmerising ritual of worship offered to the Ganges River. The ceremony takes place at sunset, with priests chanting hymns and performing elaborate rituals with lamps, flowers, and incense.

Activity location

  • Bharat Mandir
    • Center Of The City, On The Banks Of Ganga River
    • Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Bharat Mandir
    • Center Of The City, On The Banks Of Ganga River
    • Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India

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Rishikesh cultural sightseeing tour with Ganga Aarti
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 11:00
Price details
£55.41 x 1 Adult£55.41
Total
Price is £55.41
Until Thu, 2 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedWell Professional English-Speaking Driver Cum Guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transport
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedFree hotel pick-up and drop-off included
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPersonal expenses

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Bharat Mandir
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Bharat Mandir is an ancient temple founded by Adiguru Shankaracharya in the 12th century. One of the oldest temples in Rishikesh, it is dedicated to Lord Vishnu - the supreme god as per Hindu mythology.
Lakshman Jhula Bridge
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Legend has it that Lord Lakshman crossed the river using just two ropes. To honour this brave act of Lord Lakshman, a 284 feet long hanging rope bridge was built and came to be known as the 'Lakshman Jhula'. Until 1889, this particular bridge was used to cross the river.
Triveni Ghat
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Triveni Ghat is situated bank of the holy river Ganges. This scared ghat used for bath for most of pilgrims. The main daily event of the attraction is the evening Aarti of Goddess Ganga also commonly called as "Maha Aarti". You can see the devotee's offers prayer during aarti.
Ram Jhula
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Ram Jhula in Rishikesh is one of the iconic man-made structures in India. This exquisite landmark is an iron suspension bridge built in 1986 to help people cross the sacred river Ganga. Ram Jhula is one of the two popular suspension bridges in Rishikesh and another one is Lakshman Jhula.
Parmarth Niketan Ashram
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Parmarth Niketan Ashram is one of the largest ashrams of Uttarakhand. The founder of the ashram Pujya Swami Divyanand Ji Maharaj established the place in 1942 with an objective to provide his followers a deep understanding of spirituality and the significance of connecting with one's inner self.
Shivananda Ghat
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
The Sivananda Ghat/Ashram was founded in 1936 by Swami Sivananda. Born in the Brahmin family in Tamil Nadu, Swami Sivanand Ji was a healer before he adopted the yogic principles and started imparting his knowledge to masses. He is one of the reputed leaders in the world of yoga.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESBharat Mandir
    • Center Of The City, On The Banks Of Ganga River
    • Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEBharat Mandir
    • Center Of The City, On The Banks Of Ganga River
    • Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India

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