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Rishikesh & Haridwar, India

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Rishikesh and Haridwar are twin holy cities in the foothills of the Indian Himalayas in Uttarakhand, sitting along the banks of the sacred Ganges River. Haridwar is one of Hinduism's seven holiest cities, drawing millions of pilgrims for its ghats, temples, and the nightly Ganga Aarti fire ceremony at Har Ki Pauri. Rishikesh, known as the "Yoga Capital of the World," attracts spiritual seekers, meditators, and yoga practitioners from across the globe, and famously hosted The Beatles at the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's ashram in 1968. Beyond spirituality, Rishikesh is also a launchpad for white-water rafting on the Ganges, trekking into the Himalayas, and adventure activities like bungee jumping and camping.

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Rishikesh & Haridwar, India · 6 days

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Rishikesh & Haridwar Self-Launched Spiritual Ganges Journey from Delhi

A self-launched 6-day Ganges journey from Delhi to Rishikesh and Haridwar, rebuilt from the Volunteering With India group tour. You'll travel by comfortable overnight or daytime train/bus to Rishikesh, base yourself in a budget guesthouse or ashram near the river, and independently tick off the same highlights: yoga at sunrise, the suspension bridges (Lakshman Jhula and Ram Jhula), Parmarth Niketan, the Kunjapuri Temple sunrise trek, white-water rafting on the Ganges, Vashistha Cave, a Rajaji National Park jeep safari, and the unforgettable Ganga Aarti at both Triveni Ghat and Har Ki Pauri. All transport, stays, activities and guides are booked directly by you for a fraction of the operator's price.

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