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Sacred Serenity: A Spiritual Journey through Rishīkesh and Haridwar

Pinkal Doshi

Pinkal Doshi

19 Jan 2024

Embark on a soul-stirring adventure through the holy cities of Rishīkesh and Haridwar. Discover ancient temples, immerse in divine rituals, and experience the tranquil beauty of the Ganges. Join us on this spiritual journey of a lifetime!

Trip to Rishīkesh

Day 1Divine Dips and Spiritual Serenity
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$4

Madpackers Rishikesh

Depart from your stay 🏨

35 - 42 min

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Triveni Ghat
Elaborate statues & other structures line this spiritual site on the banks of the Ganges River.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
35 - 42 min

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Gita Bhawan, Rishikesh
Riverfront ashram offering a temple, devotee housing, retail shops & a large banyan tree.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$4
Day 2Temples and Tranquility
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$8

Madpackers Rishikesh

Depart from your stay 🏨

50 - 60 min

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Shree Neelkanth Mahadev Temple
Mountainside temple & mythological site where the Hindu deity Shiva consumed poison from the sea.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
55 - 66 min

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The Beatles Ashram, Rishikesh
Ashram where the pop band once stayed in the ’60s, now featuring Beatles art & graffiti.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$8
Day 3Crossing the Sacred Bridge
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$8

Madpackers Rishikesh

Depart from your stay 🏨

1 - 2 min

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Lakshman Jhula
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$8
Day 4Exploring the Mystical Haridwar
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$0

Madpackers Rishikesh

Depart from your stay 🏨

Budget breakdown: $41 In total

Activities & Food:$38
Transport:$3

Trip to Haridwar

Day 1Divine Dips and Spiritual Serenity
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$4

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$ 2

HOTEL Le ROI, Haridwar

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Ganga Ghat Business
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Daksh prajapati Temple
Multicolored temple beside the River Ganges, featured in Hindu mythology & dedicated to Lord Shiva.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
35 - 42 min

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Bharat Mata Temple, Haridwar
This Hindu shrine dedicated to the goddess symbolizing India has a map of the undivided country.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Pawan Dham, Haridwar
Ornate Hindu temple featuring mirrored walls, bright glass mosaics & multiple statues of deities.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$4
Day 2Temples and Tranquility
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$15

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$ 2

HOTEL Le ROI, Haridwar

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Maa Chandi Devi Temple - Haridwar District, Uttarakhand, India
Historic Hindu temple accessible by cable car offering picturesque mountaintop views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$15
12 - 15 min

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Shri Mata Mansa Devi Mandir
Perched on a hilltop, this ancient Hindu temple honors Mansa Devi, the folk goddess of snakes.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
663 - 796 min

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Vaishno Devi
Cave containing a manifestation of the Hindu Mother Goddess & leading site of pilgrimage.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $41 In total

Activities & Food:$38
Transport:$3