RISHIKESH (UTTARAKHAND) Standard Package 2N/3D

 

Standard itinerary :

2N/3D Divine Rishikesh

A spiritual getaway, this trip connects you to nature & God. Welcome to Rishikesh, where you experience the mighty Ganges & the Ganga Aarti alongwith temples & the famous Laxman Jhula.

Day 01: Delhi – Rishikesh 

  • Drive from Delhi Railway station / Airport and drive to Rishikesh (260 kms, approx 04 hours 50 mins.)
  • Hotel check-in and local sight sightseeing if time permits.
  • Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 02: Rishikesh

  • After Breakfast, visit  Ramjhula, Laxmanjhula , Parmarthniketan
  • Attend Ganga Aarti @ Triveni Ghat
  • Overnight Stay at Rishikesh.

Day 03: Rishikesh – Delhi

  • Post breakfast check out from the hotel and drive back to Delhi Airport/Railway station (260 kms, approx 04 hours 50 mins.)

Tour Attractions

Laxman Jhula: This bridge was built during the time of the British rule. The original bridge is closed and a new one is being constructed at present. One can take a boat across the river to get to the other side. There are shops and restaurants on either side of the bridge. It looks beautiful in the evenings too with its lights on. It is said that Lord Lakshmana crossed the Ganges on jute ropes where the bridge is now located. Lakshman Jhula was completed in 1929.

Triveni Ghat: Recommended duration is 2 to 3 hours. The fun begins with taking the trip to the Ghat, finding seats, meeting other groups and people sharing the same enthusiasm for the evening aarti (prayer ritual with lighted lamps)! There is a proper place to store footwear, with enough time to click some photographs. One should arrive by 5.15 pm when the first devotees are gathering on the steps for the aarti. Here, the first two rows of steps are reserved for devotees who have made special donations for family prayers.The management is well organized and welcoming, and the live Bhajan (devotional hymns) singing is a soulful and elevating spiritual experience.

Ram Jhula: About 2 kms away from the Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula is a suspension bridge connecting Shivananda Nagar on the west, to Swargashram on the east, spanning the holy Ganges river. It has bustling markets and eateries nearby. One can walk across the bridge enjoying spectacular views of the river. It was built in 1986 and is a cultural symbol for its spiritual surroundings.