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Private Haridwar and Rishikesh Day Tour from Delhi- All Inclusive

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Private Tour Haridwar and Rishikesh from Delhi

From $80.42

Price varies by group size

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 14 to 16 hours
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Travelers short on time in North India don’t need to miss out on visiting two of the region’s most interesting and spiritual locations: Haridwar and Rishikesh. This private tour from Delhi can be customized to suit your needs, whether you’re wanting to be immersed in Hinduism or try some adventure sports. Witness the evening Ganga Aarti ceremony before returning to your hotel in Delhi.
  • An easy way to see and do a lot in one day
  • Includes private transportation in an air-conditioned car
  • Learn more about these special towns on a guided tour
  • Ideal for Hindu travelers or those interested in Indian culture

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off Facility
  • Entry/Admission - Bara Bazaar
  • Puja (prayer ritual) by Hindu priest
  • Private transport by comfortable AC Car
  • Including All Taxes
  • English Speaking Guide
  • Water Bottles
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratitude

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Pick-up and Drop-off to anywhere in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, or from any Hotel. Please mention the complete pick-up address or choose the "I will select my pickup location later" option and share the address via message option.

What To Expect

New Delhi (Pass By)

Sivananda Ashram

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Har ki Pauri

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Lakshman Jhula Bridge

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Shree Shree Ma Anandamayee Ashmar

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Parmarth Niketan Ashram

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Gita Bhawan

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ram Jhula

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Ganga Aarti at Haridwar

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

New Delhi

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • A maximum of 10 people per booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Vehicle Type : for one to two people, four-seater sedan
  • Vehicle Type : for three to six people, six-seater vehicle
  • Vehicle Type : for seven to ten people, ten-seater van
  • If Pick up from airport: Flight details must be provided at the time of booking.
  • In case your hotel/pick-up location is not mentioned while making the booking – Please click on the "My Hotel Is Not Listed" option on the Booking Checkout Page and then manually enter your Hotel Name with complete address.
  • If you would like to explore Beatles Ashram, there is an entry fee of 1200 INR PP for foreigners as per the Government guidelines. Please carry a valid photo ID for entry.
  • Pick-up & Drop-off- New Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, Ghaziabad, Meerut
  • Please mention your WhatsApp number so that our driver can coordinate accordingly.
  • Good food options are available with Hygienic Washrooms.
  • With and without guide both options are available. Please book accordingly.
  • Make sure that this tour is about Indian "Religious and Culture"- alcohol and Smoking aren't allowed here so plan accordingly before booking.
  • If you wish to extend for 1 night & 2 days so kindly contact us directly through the page of TF Holidays.
  • For 1 Night & 2 Days (Choose: Car+Hotel+4*Hotel): 4-Star Mustache Rishikesh Hotel or Similar with Breakfast- 1st Day sightseeing Rishikesh, 2nd Day sightseeing of Haridwar and Return back to New Delhi
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

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Amazing Tour
Deborah_P, Apr 2024
What was amazing. I was a little reluctant about taking this tour but shortly after I met the driver I knew I made the right decision of deciding to continue with the tour. Ajax was lively and knowledgeable and genuinely kind. I felt like he appreciated the nature of his job and I would tour with him again in the future.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
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An experience of a life time
Shivan_P, Mar 2024
Rishikesh the Ganges is what you dream of coming from the West Indies words can’t review what the feeling is like unless you experience it your self
Response from Host, Mar 2024
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Our trip to Haridwar and...
Ron_R, Jan 2024
Our trip to Haridwar and Rishikesh was absolutely superb. Our driver and guide provided the best possible experience, both very professional and personable. We learned so much about the Hindu faith from our guide and the Aarti at sunset in Haridwar was a truly spiritual experience. So powerful! Thank you so much for a once in a lifetime experience!
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Superb trip
Sunjoo_N, Dec 2023
Very nice trip.. I recommend it.. taxi driver anoop and guide ajay was superb.. had a smooth trip to rishikesh.. ajay has a very good knowledge and history of the place.. puja @ haridwar was absolutely mind blowing..
Response from Host, Dec 2023
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Very good tour
STEFAN_N, Oct 2023
It was a very good tour. I have seen a lot of ashrams and Ganga Aarti. The guide offered many info about hindu religion and yoga. Also the driver was perfect for the 9 hours ride from an to Delhi
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Driver great; rest disappointing
Elizabeth_C, Oct 2023
The driver Pawan was absolutely fantastic and professional. I felt extremely comfortable as a solo traveller travelling with him. The guide, however, once we arrived was unprofessional and unenthusiastic. He showed me a few temples and then that was that and he told me we had lots of time and nothing to do. It would have been better to arrange a driver without a guide and save a lot of money. The guide has more interest in taking selfies with me and asking me uncomfortable questions as opposed to taking me to see any sights. He also made me pay for a boat across the river which was ludicrous with the price of the tour. I am not even sure what I paid for!
Outstanding Tour, Guides and Experience in Rishikesh and Haridwar
Bryant_E, Aug 2023
This tour was outstanding from beginning to end. The driver for this tour - Pawam - was especially outstanding. He was prompt, professional, kind, and informative, and made this entire tour particularly special. Ajay was the guide who met up with us in Haridwar and Rishikesh, and he was also outstanding. His enthusiasm and knowledge of important background information was evident and enhanced the tour. As for the tour itself, the sites and experiences that were a part of it were fantastic and memorable. Rishikesh is an amazing place with the sacred Ganges at its heart, and experiencing the aarti an ashwam in Haridwar were particularly memorable and special to have the opportunity to be a part of. Be prepared for a very full, but very fulfilling day if you take this tour. I highly recommend it, especially if you want to gain insight into a slice of India's culture.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
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Worst
Frank_S, Jul 2023
This was horrible from before we were even picked up until after he dropped us off. Never again! Waste of our vacation day.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Dear Traveller, Thank you for the wonderful review! We want to inform you that after arranging everything on time still, you find this tour is not as per your mark. This is a Religious and Cultural tour where "ALCOHOL AND SMOKING" during the Temple, and Preying during the Ganga Aarti are strictly prohibited as per Indian Penal Code. You asked the guide to get "BEER AND CIGARETTES" during the Ganga Aarti is disrespecting of god in Indian Culture. Rest all other people must be praying and you loudly asking for "ALCOHOL" so our guide took the appropriate decision by saying "I am so sorry sir but alcohol isn't allowed here". We thank you our team for saving our culture and religion from such things as you were asking for it and we know this is the only reason you wrote this review. We thank you for letting other travelers know that this tour is completely about Indian Religious and Culture we pray to god for our Life and Prosperity. We wish you a lot of happiness and success in your Life! Have a nice day :) Regards Team TF Holidays
Beautiful cities, great cultural experience
Anthony_R, May 2023
Very nice tour, the highlight was definitely seeing the ganga aarti ceremony. Both cities are very beautiful and it's nice to see both the ganges (ganga) river and the foot of the Himalayas. My tour guide was local so he knew how to get around and was very knowledgeable. I did a few tours in India and Haridwar and Rishikesh was probably the most special experience because of the ganga aarti ceremony.
We had à good walk in the...
Regis_L, Mar 2023
We had à good walk in the city and visiting the tourism area. The driver and guide were very professional
Response from Host, Mar 2023
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Haridwar/Rishikesh Tour
Celia_G, Feb 2023
This tour was fabulous. Starting with the driver, Mr Prakash who skillfully navigated us through the thickest fog I've ever encountered for over an hour and the what I term India driving. We met the guide, Pankaj, who was quite knowledgeable about each of the sights we visited and always asked if I had questions, which of course I did, since there were so many things that were said that was quite similar to the Bible. When I was ready to quit, because it was such a long day and I told him I didn't want to see the Ganga Aarti, he convinced me to at least go to the site and he would explain things. I'm so glad he did. That was the other favorite part of this trip. While I didn't stay for the ceremony, to see the people and understand why they were all there was so informative and brought a deeper appreciation for their commitment. I highly recommend this tour if you want to learn more about the culture and religion. It will open eyes and you also get your steps in. Loved it.
Response from Host, Feb 2023
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Travel is a way to feel closer to the divine
Lai_A, Jan 2023
I like to thank Rajesh and Navin for their professionalism and hospitality. Rajesh navigated the Indian traffic skillfully. He is a great company throughout the journey. I would highly recommend him. This trip would not be the same without Navin. He is so friendly and helpful. More importantly, the Himalaya lives in him. He knows Rishikesh like the back of his hand, One can’t help but feel his calming energy and deep spiritual groundedness. I will never forget Navin’s words ‘Travel is a way to feel closer to God. We find the divine within. Nature has a way to balance itself’. Thank you for your wisdom and energy. I can’t help but feel lightened on this travel.
Response from Host, Jan 2023
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Wonderful tour with very friendly driver and guide
Stijn, Dec 2022
Great tour overall with a very kind driver and guide. Driver asked us many times if we were comfortable and if we needed anything. He drove safely and the car was clean. The guide was also very friendly and did a great job showing us as much as he could, while also taking into consideration our own wishes. Witnessing the ganga aarti in Haridwar was a once in a lifetime experience.
Best Tour So Far!
Racheal_N, Nov 2022
The entire tour was incredible! We got to see the beautiful, calm city of Rishikesh! Then we moved to Haridwar where we’re could see the hustle and bussel of the river ceremony! This has definitely been my best tour thus far in India! We got to see a different side of India in the beautiful region surrounded by the Himalayas and the river Ganges.
Excellent Rishikesh tour, but bad driving experience
Angela_B, Oct 2022
This review would have been 5 stars for the tour guide in Rishikesh. She was informative, friendly and super helpful! We had the best time there! However, our day was soured by the driver. He was unsure of where to go and kept falling asleep at the wheel going and coming. We tried to keep him awake by talking to him, but he wouldn't talk much and then close his eyes again. It was terrifying.
Response from Host, Nov 2022
Dear Angela, Thank you very much for your valuable feedback. We would like to inform you that our driver Mr.Dharam Singh has 10 years of experience in this trade and this is the first time we have received feedback that the driver was sleeping during the tour which is not possible. He speaks less and is very meaningful full but it doesn't mean he was sleeping, it was not possible even while driving. Our team was in touch with the driver and he said that the traveler thought that I am sleeping even though I am driving very carefully I replied "Mam I am driving but not sleeping whihc is not possible to sleep while driving and I will drop you hotel on time and safely, don't worry!". It is our priority to make our travelers safe (safety is our priority) and we also arrange everything on time for pick up and drop off as well. Hope this response would be helpful for other upcoming travelers as well. We wish you a great day ahead. Thank you :) Regards Team TF Holidays
River Ganga
Andrea_D, Apr 2022
Mr. Shamar (driver) and Mr. Naveen (guide) we’re wonderful! Mr. Shamar safely transported us to Rishikesh/Hardiwar from/to Delhi. We stopped at a clean rest area, visited an off road sugar cane factory and throughout the drive were able to see daily life of various villages and towns. When in Rishikesh, Mr. Naveen took us to the landmarks including bridges, temples, through markets, a boat ride across the Ganges River, and an amazing lunch at Little Buddha Cafe. We then attended the Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat- which was smaller scale than Hardiwar, but much more intimate and a powerful ritual… a spiritual dance took place after. We ended in Hardiwar, along the River and through the markets. An excellent day!
Terrible Experience
christineamcginn, Feb 2020
While the driver was not to blame for this terrible review, our experience was awful. Rather than admit that there would be no English speaking tour guide so we could cancel prior to departing Delhi, we were left with the driver from Delhi to Haridwar that spoke very little English. He was on his mobile as we were leaving Delhi and clearly upset as he was yelling - obviously talking to the tour operator that told him he was left to attempt to deliver the tour. Once we arrived in Haridwar he wanted to leave us on our own for 2 hours and we objected - we didn't feel safe, nor did we want to spend 2 hours at this location. He got the tour operator on the phone who then admitted there wasn't an English speaking tour guide. From Haridwar the driver had to pick up some random Rickshaw driver that accompanied us to Rishikesh - seemingly because the driver from Dehli didn't know how to get there. Then there was an endless series of phone calls during the drive to Rishikesh to find someone that spoke English - that we met in the parking lot! We did not get to see half of what was supposed to be included in this tour - it was an absolute disaster after traveling 11 hours roundtrip and feel that a refund is in order. I have used Viator many times in the past and realize that they subcontract so this is not a direct reflection of Viator but rather the tour company they subcontracted with, If the subcontractor had been upfront and told us no English speaking guide was available, we would not have taken this tour. We didn't find out until 5 hours later when we were already in Haridwar!
Response from Host, Feb 2020
Dear Christine McGinn, Thank you for your review. This is with the reference of your tour from Delhi To Haridwar and Rishikesh. The trip is customized and can go according to you. Usually we have made itinerary where we starts with "Har Ki Pauri" where traveler spend almost 1 to 2 hour but when you reach there it was your wish to go to Mansa Devi temple which is absolutely not mentioned in the itinerary so we have given you options Either you can go Mansa Devi or Rishikesh and Ganga Aarti becuase it was not possible to cover in a single day but there is an issue in your knee and you can't walk a lot so we have decide with your permission and took you to Rishikesh where you have covered River Side Stop, Laxman Jhula, covered all Aashrams mentioned in itinerary along with boat riding in Rishikesh after that there was an very awesome Ganga Aarti you left just becuase you denied to go there after asking twice. Obviously it is customized tour so your wish is our priority. Also that is a Religious place so beer facility not available over there at Aashrams and Temples. If you think driver was rude so we are very sorry from our side. Our driver is well trained and have great years experience in this field. Also we have arranged English Speaking tour guider over there becuase day was election day in Delhi and our guider does not work so we have arranged at Haridwar and Rishieksh. We are constantly improving our services and always received great reviews through our customers. There was everything arranged from our side according to your choice. We hope you understand. Thank you Regards TF Holidays- Transfer & Sightseeing
Gerne wieder.
Fabian_S, Jan 2023
Der Fahrer und der Tourguide waren sehr nette Personen. Ich habe einen tollen Ausflug erlebt und viel gesehen.
Response from Host, Jan 2023
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