Rishikesh

Transfer from Haridwar or Dehradun and check in to your riverside camp. Afternoon walk across Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula suspension bridges over the Ganga lined with temples and ashrams. Evening Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat at 6:30 PM with lamps, chanting, and floating diyas. Overnight Rishikesh.

💡 Triveni Ghat aarti is more serene and local than the busy Parmarth Niketan aarti — worth choosing if you prefer fewer crowds.

Morning white water rafting from Shivpuri to Rishikesh on 16 km of Grade III-IV rapids through the Garhwal gorge. After rafting, cliff jumping from rocky ledges into the clear green Ganga at a sandy riverside beach. Optional kayaking on calmer stretches in the afternoon. Bonfire dinner under the stars. Overnight Rishikesh.

💡 Grade III-IV rapids are best between September and November when the river flow is strongest after monsoon.

Sunrise yoga and pranayama on the riverbank at your camp. Mid-morning drive to Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, a sacred Shiva temple 32 km into the forest hills. Afternoon visit to the Beatles Ashram where the Fab Four spent 1968 composing, now covered in jungle and street art. Overnight Rishikesh.

💡 Beatles Ashram charges a small entry fee but is absolutely worth visiting — the jungle-reclaimed buildings are extraordinary.

30-minute drive to Haridwar for a ritual dip at Har Ki Pauri ghat. Walk the sacred ghats with sadhus and temple bells. Take the ropeway up to Mansa Devi Temple for panoramic views of Haridwar and the Ganga. Depart by train or cab. End of tour.

💡 Haridwar Ganga Aarti at 6 PM at Har Ki Pauri is India's most spectacular — arrive 30 minutes early for a good spot.