2 day tour of Himalayas with Yoga at Rishikesh and Haridwar from Delhi

2 day tour of Himalayas with Yoga at Rishikesh and Haridwar from Delhi

Haridwar & Rishikesh tour from Delhi is a 2 days experience of the twin holy towns in the lap of the Himalayas. At Rishikesh we will visit an Ashram for a Yoga session and then explore the iconic Beatles Ashram where the group was taught Yoga by Mahesh Yogi. We will also visit the majestic Ram Jhula suspension bridge over the Ganges River. At Haridwar we will visit Mansa Devi temple and the mesmerizing Har ka Pauri Ghat on the Ganges River.

Itinerary

Day 1: Beatles & Yoga in Rishikesh

Stop At: The Beatles Ashram, South of Swarg Ashram, Rishikesh India
7AM– Drive down 240 KM from Delhi to Rishikesh which is called the gateway to the Himalayas. The River Ganga flows through this town famous for its many Ashrams courtesy its tranquil location.
Following the Beatles
The Beatles Ashram is the most fascinating attraction of Rishikesh, where Beatles were taught transcendental meditation by Maharshi Mahesh Yogi in 1960. In the Ashram, there are huts made of the pebbles of the river Ganges. Other highlights are the Yoga Hall and spiritual discourse studio.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ram Jhula, Near Geeta Bhawan, Rishikesh India
It’s a great experience to stand on this iron suspension bridge over the river Ganges. It links Swarg Ashram on the western bank of River Ganga to the Sivananda Ashram on the eastern one.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Main Market Road, Near, Ram Jhula, Swarg Ashram, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249304, India
You will join the group Yoga session in the Parmarth Niketan Ashram. It is the largest ashram in Rishikesh and is located on the banks of the river Ganga.
The evening prayer at the banks of the River Ganga is an unforgettable experience filled with devotional song, prayer, ritual and a tactile sense of the divinity. The aarti, an ornate oil lamp, lined with dozens of flames burning in pure ghee is offered to the River Goddess.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in hotel in Rishikesh

Day 2: Holy Himalayan town of Haridwar

Stop At: Mansa Devi Temple, Bypass Road, Haridwar India
9 AM– Drive down to the holy city of Hardwar . Haridwar is an ancient city and important Hindu pilgrimage site in North India’s Uttarakhand state, where the River Ganges exits the Himalayan foothills.
Mansa Devi Temple
The temple, built atop the Bilwa Parvat on the Sivalik Hills, can be reached either by the trekking route, or through rope-way. The temple, considered to be very holy, is believed to have emerged from the mind of the great sage Kashyap
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Har ki Pauri, Upper Road, Haridwar 249401 India
Haridwar is one of the most ancient pilgrimage centers in India that has been reverence from times immemorial. Hari means (Lord/God) and Dwar means Gateway. Har Ka Pauri is very popular because of the foot prints of Lord Vishnu. King Vikramaditya constructed this sacred ghat in memory of his brother Bhatrihari who it is believed had come to Haridwar to meditate.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.