Private Day Trip to Haridwar and Rishikesh: Explore Sacred Hindu Cities from Delhi

Embark on a private day trip from Delhi to the sacred Hindu cities of Haridwar and Rishikesh. Explore ashrams, temples, and ghats on the River Ganges, and witness the floating lights ceremony in Haridwar. Visit the famous ashram where The Beatles stayed in Rishikesh. Book now!

Duration: 14 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Har ki Pauri - Considered one of the most sacred Ghats in India, Har Ki Pauri is believed to be the first spot where the Ganga descends onto the plains, leaving the untouched beauty of the Himalayas behind. This ghat, also known as the Brahma Kund, features a stone with Lord Vishnu’s footprint, as suggested by its name.
  • Lakshman Jhula Bridge
What's Included
  • English Speaking Guide in Rishikesh
  • All taxes and service charges included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off at New Delhi City Center area
  • English Speaking driver
  • Transport by air-conditioned private car
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees
  • Gratuities (Optional)
Additional Information

Two revered Hindu cities, Haridwar and Rishikesh, are nestled in the Himalayan foothills north of Delhi, yet visiting them in a single day via public transport is nearly impossible. This exclusive full-day tour provides access to both cities, exploring their ‘ashrams’ (retreats), temples, and ‘ghats’ (bathing steps) along the River Ganges. Discover the…

Location
Har ki Pauri
Upper Road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Adrianheath
Aug 13, 2026
Richikesh and Haridwar - It was the last day of the Shravana festival so unfortunately the roads were extremely busy and lots of the highway roads were closed to provide safety to the walkers and runners retrieving water from the Ganges to take home. However, once we had finally arrived, the tour guide, Ankit, adjusted the itinerary accordingly to what we wanted to see and on his recommendation. We were also in Monsson season so we did have a couple of hours of heavy rain, but that soon cleared so all good. The main reson for booking the trip was to witness a proper Aarti Ceremony on the River Ganges in Haridwar, which didn't disappoint. Ankit was an excellent tour guide, very knowledgeable and accommodating. Also have to give a shout out to the driver, Marijceh, who drove us from Delhi to Richikesh early in the meoning which took 6 hours due to the aforementioned road issues, and then drove us back again at the end of the day - he was a real hero!!
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Jose_c
Aug 2, 2026
A Great Experience - This was a very unforgatable experience. The sceneries and beauty of the region was incredible. It was an experience witnessing the culture and the religion. The tour guide was amaxing and very helpful. He was full of energy and friendly. I really suggest this tour to anyone.
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Jangf7695tb
Jul 23, 2026
Supberb day - Such a wonderful day for us with Ajay who made is our day stunning..he has a excellent english and have a superb knowledge about the whole history..and we loved it hardwar and rishikesh holy place .. there are so beautiful temple and mountain and holy river Ganga..I would recommend this trip for everyone's who Wana visit to India and take his services of Mr Ajay.. thanks for all ..
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Rene_r
Nov 24, 2025
Unforgettable Trip! - Ajay was an outstanding tour guide and an exceptional driver — not a single honk the entire journey! As a female solo traveler, I felt completely safe and comfortable throughout the trip. His deep knowledge of Rishikesh and Haridwar made the experience truly meaningful and spiritual. I highly recommend Ajay for an unforgettable, peaceful, and insightful journey!
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Pete4740
Nov 8, 2025
Great day - A fantastic day with our excellent guide RJ. Very knowledgeable, speaking excellent English, about our destinations and also local areas as we drove through them. Very safe driver, had no worries throughout the day - he also never used his car horn - amazing for Delhi!!!!!!! Would recommend to anybody as it was like having a day out with a friend….👍👍😀😀
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Nicki
Nov 7, 2025
Fantastic, vibrant, spiritual - An excellent trip to Rishikesh and Haridwar to explore India’s spiritual sites. Our guide and driver, Arjay was fantastic. He spoke excellent English, had a great sense of humour and had an excellent knowledge that he was able to share. Not only that but he was an excellent driver, super safe without the use of a horn!! I we felt like we had spent the day with a friend. I would thoroughly recommend this trip!!
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Simon_o
Sep 29, 2025
Great day out - Picked up on time ,good communication beforehand. Long drive but my driver spoke excellent English and was able to help wile away the hours. Thankfully he didn't use the horn constantly like what seemed every other driver on the road .Richkesh was a comfortable stroll over 2 bridges. Foothills of the Himalayas look stunning. Guide explained all the required information in English. Haridwar was a Hindi ceremony on the holy Ganges river,which was a deeply spiritual moment for all the devotees.. An enjoyable day was had, thanks again!
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James_w
Sep 18, 2025
Had an amazing experience... - Had an amazing experience and got more then I bargain for.My tour guide Ankit was very knowledgeable and I told him that I took the tour to further my knowledge in Hinduism and he gave me a first hand experience, helping me understand more about the culture and making me feel very welcome. My driver was also very nice and curtious and made additional stops for us to find really good Indian food.look forward to coming back.
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Bak015
Sep 9, 2025
Worth the drive - We had a lovely day - Jyoti our driver did a great job, both driving and showing us about Haridwar and getting good spot to watch the river ceremony, just a shame he did not speak more English as it would have been good to understand more about the river ceremony. Our Guide Ankit was very accomodating, backtracking when the need arose and also very interesting history and spiritual culture of Rishikesh. Great to see the source of the Ganges and home of the yoga practice and learnt heaps about the Hindu faith.
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Phillipa_b
Sep 9, 2025
Worth the drive - We had a lovely day - Jyoti our driver did a great job, both driving and showing us about Haridwar and getting good spot to watch the river ceremony, just a shame he did not speak more English as it would have been good to understand more about the river ceremony. Our Guide Ankit was very accomodating, backtracking when the need arose and also very interesting history and spiritual culture of Rishikesh. Great to see the source of the Ganges and home of the yoga practice and learnt heaps about the Hindu faith.
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up to 15 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).