6-Day Itinerary from Ahmedabad to Delhi to Rishikesh

  1. Day 1: Sabarmati Ashram
    12 minutes (4.2 km) from Ahmedabad Airport

    Visit the home of Mahatma Gandhi and learn about his life and teachings. Explore the museum and library, and take a walk through the peaceful gardens.

  2. Day 2: India Gate
    30 minutes (17.8 km) from Delhi airport

    Pay your respects to the soldiers who lost their lives in the World War 1 while admiring the vast green boulevard at the center of Delhi. Afterward, visit the Rashtrapati Bhavan and the Parliament House just opposite to India Gate.

  3. Day 3: Red Fort
    20 minutes (7.9 km) from India Gate

    Visit the impressive fort built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Explore the palace and museums inside, and listen to the stories of the past within the walls.

  4. Day 4: Har Ki Pauri
    6 hours (250 km) drive from Delhi to Haridwar

    Witness the spiritual Aarti ceremony at the iconic Ganges riverfront Ghat of Har ki Pauri. Take a memorable dip in the holy river before or after the evening ritual.

  5. Day 5: Neer Garh Waterfall Trek
    1 hour (7 km) drive from Rishikesh

    Go on a scenic two-hour trek to reach the Neer Garh Waterfall. Once there, feel free to wade in the refreshing waters of the small lake before trekking back down.

  6. Day 6: Beatles Ashram
    10 minutes (3.5 km) drive from Laxman Jhula

    The ashram got its name from the Beatles who visited for their meditation experiences. Explore the wall art installations and pay a visit to the intriguing meditation cells.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Sabarmati Ashram (1-2 hours, free)
  • India Gate (1-2 hours, free)
  • Red Fort (2-3 hours, INR 500)
  • Har ki Pauri (3-4 hours, free)
  • Neer Garh Waterfall (4-5 hours, INR 200)
  • Beatles Ashram (2-3 hours, INR 300)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 1,000

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider taking a trip to Agra to see the iconic Taj Mahal. Alternatively, for a spiritual experience, add a visit to the Brahma Temple in Pushkar. If you have less time, consider dropping the Neer Garh Waterfall trek or the Beatles Ashram. Remember to check for monsoon before the trip and to add extra time for travel if incase of blocked roads due to landslides which happens more frequently during that season.

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