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3-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Haridwar and Rishikesh in June 2023

  1. Day 1: Haridwar
    Start in Haridwar
    Estimated Time from Previous Location: N/A
    Estimated Distance from Previous Location: N/A

    Morning: Visit Har Ki Pauri Ghat, one of the most famous ghats in India and take a dip in the holy Ganges river. Afternoon: Explore the Chandi Devi Temple and Mansa Devi Temple. Take the cable car to get to the temple for a unique experience. Evening: Attend the Ganga Aarti ceremony at Har Ki Pauri Ghat, where priests perform prayers to the Ganges river.

  2. Day 2: Rishikesh
    Start in Rishikesh
    Estimated Time from Previous Location: 1 hour 8 minutes
    Estimated Distance from Previous Location: 35.6 km (22.1 miles)

    Morning: Visit the Beatles Ashram, also known as the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ashram, where the Beatles visited in 1968 to learn Transcendental Meditation. Afternoon: Go for a thrilling white water rafting adventure on the Ganges river. Evening: Take a stroll on the Laxman Jhula, a suspension bridge over the Ganges river.

  3. Day 3: Rishikesh
    Start in Rishikesh
    Estimated Time from Previous Location: 15 minutes
    Estimated Distance from Previous Location: 4.2 km (2.6 miles)

    Morning: Attend the early morning yoga session at Parmarth Niketan Ashram, one of the largest ashrams in Rishikesh. Afternoon: Visit the Neer Garh Waterfall, a scenic waterfall surrounded by lush greenery. Evening: Watch the Ganga Aarti ceremony at Triveni Ghat, another famous ghat in Rishikesh.

Recommendations

In addition to the listed attractions, consider visiting the Rajaji National Park, located about an hour drive from Haridwar. There are also many adventure sports activities available in Rishikesh, such as bungee jumping, zip lining and rock climbing. To maximize your fun, consider spending an extra day in Rishikesh to indulge in these activities.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Har Ki Pauri Ghat (2 hours, free)
  • Chandi Devi Temple (2 hours, ₹200 per person)
  • Mansa Devi Temple (2 hours, ₹200 per person)
  • White water rafting (3 hours, ₹1500 per person)
  • Beatles Ashram (2 hours, ₹150 per person)
  • Laxman Jhula (1 hour, free)
  • Parmarth Niketan Ashram (2 hours, free)
  • Neer Garh Waterfall (2 hours, free)
  • Triveni Ghat (1 hour, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹3050 per person

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