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History & Culture TourRishikesh Ganga Aarti Ceremony & Bharat Mandir Walking Tour
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- Duration: 3 hours
- Meeting at the designated location
- Cancellation available
- English
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Highlights
Walk about 2 km with a guide in Rishikesh, India, and discover the faith and daily life of the city. Start at Shri Bharat Mandir, an ancient temple dating back to 789 AD, pass through a bustling market, and watch the Ganga Aarti ceremony at Triveni Ghat. Amid the priests' chanting and songs, you can see diyas filled with candles and flowers floating on the Ganges up close.
Program
Walk Rishikesh's sacred riverside with a guide
and experience the Ganga Aarti
This guided walking tour starts at Shri Bharat Mandir at 4:30 PM and explores Rishikesh's old town and riverside for about 3 hours. You walk about 2 km while the guide shares the history and stories of the area.
Learn the history at Shri Bharat Mandir
Named after Bharat, the brother of Rama, Shri Bharat Mandir is an ancient temple dating back to 789 AD. Learn about the temple's history and how it is mentioned in Hindu scriptures such as the Vishnu Purana, Bhagavad Gita, Mahabharata, Vamana Purana and Narasimha Purana.
Enjoy street shopping in a busy market
After the temple, stroll through the bustling commercial area, enjoy street shopping and taste local street food. Food costs are not included.
Watch the Ganga Aarti ceremony at Triveni Ghat
Finally, head to Triveni Ghat to watch the daily Ganga Aarti ceremony. As priests chant shlokas and sing bhajans, you can watch small clay pots called diyas, filled with candles and flowers, being floated on the river. The tour ends at Triveni Ghat.
※ The Ganga Aarti is a devotional ceremony of fire offerings. Please respect the atmosphere.
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Tour Course
Standard course
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What's Included
- Guided walk
- Visit to Shri Bharat Mandir
- Ganga Aarti experience
- Street shopping opportunity
What's Not Included
- Transportation to the starting point
- Food and drinks
How To Use
- Please check your mobile voucher in your email or the WAUG app.
- Come to the meeting point in front of Shri Bharat Mandir by 4:30 PM and show your voucher to the guide.
- Valid only on the selected date and time.
Meeting point :
Shri Bharat Mandir
17, Ram Chandra Multani Rd, Mayakund, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249201, India
Meeting point directions:
The walk starts at Shri Bharat Mandir at 4:30 PM. The tour ends at Triveni Ghat (Triveni Ghat, Mayakund, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249201, India).
※ All usage conditions are subject to the information stated on the voucher. Refunds or compensation will not be provided if you are unable to use the service due to failure to check the information.※ All usage conditions are subject to the information stated on the voucher. Refunds or compensation will not be provided if you are unable to use the service due to failure to check the information.
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Location
17, Ram Chandra Multani Rd, Mayakund, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249201, India
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Cancellation is available up to 1 day before the date of use.
• Cancellation/refund requests are accepted only during business hours (Mon–Fri 10:00–18:00 Korea time, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays). Requests received outside business hours will be processed as received on the next business day (within business hours).
• Please submit cancellation and refund requests during business hours and make sure to receive a cancellation confirmation.
• Cancellation/refund requests are accepted only during business hours (Mon–Fri 10:00–18:00 Korea time, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays). Requests received outside business hours will be processed as received on the next business day (within business hours).
• Please submit cancellation and refund requests during business hours and make sure to receive a cancellation confirmation.
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