Rishikesh Free Walking Tour

Duration: 3h 30min

Provided by Advaita Travels

Overview

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Meeting point

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Overview of the tour in Rishikesh

Guided walking tour in Rishikesh where you can visit temples and ashrams and learn about history of Rishikesh, ashrams, Hindu religion and the holy river Ganga. Highly recommended tour for first time visitors.
Type of Tour: Guided Walking Tour on Sharing Basis. (Small Group Tour Max 8 guests)
Tour Operates: Every Monday & Thursday.
Tour Timing: Total 3 to 4 hrs.
Overall Walking: 03-04 Kms approx on uneven surfaces.
Language: English only
Starting Time: Dec & Jan – 2.45 pm, Feb & Mar – 3 pm, Apr & May 3.30 pm, Jun & Jul – 4 pm, Aug & Sep – 3.30 pm. Oct & Nov-3 Pm.

Places To Visit: In this tour we will visit Sivananda Ashram, Ram Jhula Bridge, Swargashram Market, Gita Bhawan Ashram and Parmarth Niketan Ashram. Evening Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan is also part of the tour. Guide will explain about places you visit and apart from that you will also get some interesting information on Rishikesh, ashrams, temples, hindu religion and of course the holy river ganga.

Cost: You can pay whatever you think the tour deserve. If you don’t like the tour don’t pay. We prefer guests make payment in envelope.

This activity includes:

The Divine Life Society (Sivananda Ashram)
Ram jhula
Parmarth Niketan Ashram
Gita Bhawan, Rishikesh

Meeting point

Madras Cafe, Near Ram Jhula Taxi Stand, Rishikesh

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On arrival

Madras Cafe is just next to the Ram Jhula Taxi stand. It is on left hand side. Guide will meet outside the cafe. You can ask for direction to Taxi stand near Ram Jhula to anyone.

Things to note

1. Starting time is different in different months due to sunset time. Starting Time: Dec & Jan – 2.45 pm, Feb & Mar – 3 pm, Apr & May 3.30 pm, Jun & Jul – 4 pm, Aug & Sep – 3.30 pm. Oct & Nov-3 Pm.
2. Ending point is same as starting point.
3. Tour require walking on uneven surface and it is not wheelchair friendly.
4. Auto rickshaws / taxis are easily available near the ending point of the tour. Sharing basis auto rickshaws are also available which cost 10-20 rs per person. You can ask your guide for economy and safe way to your hotel. Auto rickshaw will cost 100-250 depend on how far is your hotel.
5. There is no entry fees at any places mentioned in the tour. At temples or ashram some people pay donation but it is not compulsory.
6. Due to visit to religious places dress modestly.

Free Cancellation

You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.