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 mesmerizing 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.

Itinerary:

• Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off: We provide convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off from your selected hotels in Rishikesh city.
• Bharat Mandir: 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 according to Hindu mythology.
• Lakshman Jhula Bridge, Rishikesh: Legend has it that Lord Lakshman crossed the river using just two ropes. To honor this brave act, a 284-foot-long hanging rope bridge was built and came to be known as 'Lakshman Jhula.' Until 1889, this bridge was used to cross the river.
• Parmarth Niketan Ashram: Parmarth Niketan Ashram is one of the largest ashrams in Uttarakhand. Founded in 1942 by Pujya Swami Dayanand Ji Maharaj, the ashram aims to provide a deep understanding of spirituality and the significance of connecting with one's inner self.
• Ram Jhula, Rishikesh: 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, the other being Lakshman Jhula.
• Sivananda Ashram: The Sivananda Ghat/Ashram was founded in 1936 by Swami Sivananda. Born in a Brahmin family in Tamil Nadu, Swami Sivananda Ji was a healer before adopting yogic principles and imparting his knowledge to the masses. He is one of the reputed leaders in the world of yoga.
• Triveni Ghat, Rishikesh: Triveni Ghat is situated on the bank of the holy river Ganges. This sacred ghat was used for bathing by most pilgrims. The main daily event at the attraction is the evening Aarti of Goddess Ganga, also called "Maha Aarti." Devotees offer prayers during the Aarti.