About this Weekend Trip
The Ganga's holy towns in a quick weekend
Short on time but craving the Ganga? This 2-day weekend packs in the essentials — the evening Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar and the ghats, ashrams and suspension bridges of Rishikesh.
It's an easy escape from Delhi or Dehradun, with a comfortable hotel, private transfers and the aarti timed just right. Great as a standalone break or a spiritual add-on.
Trip Highlights
The must-sees of both towns, fast
The Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri
Rishikesh's Triveni Ghat aarti
Lakshman & Ram Jhula bridges
Riverside ashrams & cafes
An easy Delhi/Dehradun escape
Transfers & planning handled
Trip Gallery
A taste of the journey
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Two easy days on the Ganga
- Arrive at Haridwar; quick visit to Har Ki Pauri for the Ganga aarti.
- Transfer to Rishikesh and check in.
- Overnight in Rishikesh.
- Morning at the Lakshman Jhula and Ram Jhula bridges and the riverside ghats.
- Transfer for your onward journey; trip concludes.
What's Included
Transparent pricing — no hidden surprises
- Pick-up & drop at Haridwar
- 1 nights stay in Haridwar or Rishikesh
- Daily breakfast
- All travel by private vehicle
- All sightseeing & transfers per itinerary
- Applicable tolls, driver & parking
- 24x7 on-trip support
- Airfare / train fare (can be added)
- Ropeway, entry tickets & activity charges
- Lunches & personal expenses
- GST as applicable
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions
Things to Carry
Temple-town essentials
Important Notes
Please read before booking
Best time: Haridwar and Rishikesh are year-round destinations. October to March is the most pleasant; summers are warm, and the July–August monsoon brings a fuller Ganga (with a pause in rafting).
Ganga aarti: The evening Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri (Haridwar) and Triveni Ghat / Parmarth Niketan (Rishikesh) is the highlight — timings shift with sunset and season, and we plan the day around them.
Temple etiquette: Dress modestly for temples and ashrams. Some shrines such as Mansa Devi and Chandi Devi are reached by a ropeway or a short uphill walk.
Around the ghats: The ghats and ashrams are compact and walkable. Alcohol and non-vegetarian food are restricted in much of Haridwar and Rishikesh, which are pilgrim towns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you book
It is enough for the highlights — the Ganga aarti and the main ghats and bridges. For temples, rafting or a relaxed pace, choose the 3-day spiritual tour.
Usually one night in Rishikesh (or Haridwar), in a comfortable hotel near the river. We can adjust the base to your arrival and departure points.
Yes — Haridwar/Rishikesh are a popular weekend escape from Delhi, roughly 5–6 hours by road or a short train ride, and we can start from either town.
We aim for at least one full aarti (Haridwar's Har Ki Pauri or Rishikesh's Triveni Ghat / Parmarth Niketan). With good timing you can catch both.
In the rafting season we can slot a short Ganga rafting run into the second morning. Tell us in advance so we can arrange it.
Very — it is short, gentle and safe, with the aarti, bridges and ghats being a hit with all ages.
October to March is most comfortable. It runs year-round, though summers are warm and monsoon weekends can be crowded around festivals.
Breakfast is included; being pilgrim towns, plenty of good pure-vegetarian dining is available for other meals, which we can recommend.
