Guided Haridwar Walk with Ghats & Evening Ganga Aarti

5.0 (18 reviews) Haridwar, India
Duration5h - 6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Embark on a private guided walking tour of Haridwar, a city steeped in spirituality and history. Begin your journey at the Maya Devi Temple, a revered Shakti Peeth dedicated to Goddess Maya, where you’ll feel the vibrant energy of one of the city’s most ancient shrines. Visit the Anand Bhairav Ashram to know about Ashram. Enjoy walk in Bazar and visit hidden Shiva Temple in Market. Wander towards Kushawat Ghat, and learn about Hindu rituals. Reach famous Har Ki Pauri Ghat, a bustling hub where pilgrims gather to immerse themselves in the river's holy waters. Learn about Ganga River and Hindu rituals performed at Holy River Ganga.

Witness the grand Evening Ganga Aarti, a mesmerizing ritual of lamps, chants, and devotion, creating an unforgettable spiritual experience. This enriching tour is a perfect way to explore Haridwar’s sacred essence.

Our Guides are professional, local and experienced so you will learn a lot about religion, culture and interesting stories.

What's included

  • English and Hindi Speaking Guide
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Bottled water
  • Seating Arrangement and Small Pooja by Pundit
  • Private transportation
  • Meals are not included. Take lunch before the tour. Tour will be finished before dinner time. Light snacks you can buy in shops during the tour.
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Haridwar
    1h
    During the walking tour we will try to take you to places which you might miss or ignore but had stories to tell and traditions to learn from. Our route is from Maya Devi Temple, Bara Bazar, Ghats and in last Hari Ki Pauri Ghat. Although we can explain things in more details but sometime there is more fun in reading things than getting to know them in person. There will be small tea break at Ghat if you are interested to try Tea at Ghat which is often more better than 5star hotels.
  2. Maya Devi Temple
    30m
    Very old temple of "Maya Devi" Goddess. Located in the heart of the city. In some of the old books Haridwar is called Mayapur due to this Temple.
  3. Kushavarta Ghat
    15m · Admission ticket included
    Famous Ghat near Har Ki Pauri
  4. Ganga Aarti at Haridwar
    1h
    Visit to Haridwar is not complete if you have not visited it's Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri. Although it is organized twice a day morning and evening everyday evening Ganga Aarti is famous. You will get proper seating arrangements for best view.
  5. Har Ki Pauri
    1h
    This ghat is located in the main market and Har Ki Pauri area. We will take you through the market where you will find temples, shops and pilgrims. After the market walk we will reach ghats. Ghats are best to understand rituals. Lot of traditions you are going to learn about Hinduism and holy river ganga.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Outside the Hotel Lacasa. (Nearby Har Ki Pauri area hotels guide can pick you up from your hotel)

End point

Outside the Hotel Lacasa. (Nearby Har Ki Pauri area hotels guide can pick you up from your hotel)

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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