Sacred Journey Through Haridwar and Vrindavan

Day 1: Arrival in Haridwar

Haridwar, India

10:00AM

Check-in at Hotel

Upon your arrival in Haridwar, check into your hotel and freshen up to start your spiritual journey.
Take a taxi or a hotel shuttle to your accommodation.
£50, 30 minutes

12:00PM

Lunch at Bhagwati Choley Bhature

Enjoy a delicious traditional North Indian meal of Choley Bhature, a popular chickpea curry dish with fried bread, at this local eatery.
Walk or take a short taxi ride to the restaurant.
£10, 1 hour

2:00PM

Har Ki Pauri Ghat

Visit the iconic Har Ki Pauri Ghat, where the sacred Ganges River flows. Take part in the evening Ganga Aarti ceremony for a soul-stirring experience.
Walk or take a rickshaw to the ghat.
Free, 2 hours
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Day 2: Discovering Haridwar

Haridwar, India

9:00AM

Breakfast at Pandit Ji's Chole Kulche

Start your day with a hearty breakfast of Chole Kulche, a spicy chickpea curry with Indian bread, at this popular street food joint.
Walk to the restaurant from your hotel.
£5, 1 hour

11:00AM

Mansa Devi Temple

Visit the Mansa Devi Temple, dedicated to the goddess Mansa, for blessings and panoramic views of Haridwar.
Take a cable car or hike up to the temple entrance.
£2, 2 hours

1:00PM

Lunch at Pindi Restaurant

Indulge in a traditional Punjabi meal at Pindi Restaurant, known for its authentic flavours and hospitality.
Walk or take a short taxi ride to the restaurant.
£15, 1.5 hours

3:30PM

Sapt Rishi Ashram

Explore the tranquil Sapt Rishi Ashram, a serene retreat where the seven revered sages are said to have meditated in ancient times.
Take a taxi to the ashram.
£3, 1.5 hours
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Day 3: Journey to Vrindavan

Vrindavan, India

9:00AM

Check-out from Hotel in Haridwar

Bid farewell to Haridwar as you check out from your hotel and prepare to travel to Vrindavan, the land of Krishna.
Take a taxi or a bus to the Haridwar bus station for your onward journey.
£20, 1 hour

1:00PM

Lunch at Govinda's

Enjoy a vegetarian feast at Govinda's, a popular restaurant in Vrindavan known for its delicious prasadam meals.
Walk or take a short rickshaw ride to the restaurant.
£12, 1.5 hours

3:00PM

Banke Bihari Temple

Visit the iconic Banke Bihari Temple, dedicated to Lord Krishna, and immerse yourself in the divine atmosphere of devotion and spirituality.
Walk or take a rickshaw to the temple.
Free, 1 hour
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Day 4: Exploring Vrindavan

Vrindavan, India

9:00AM

Breakfast at MVT Restaurant

Start your day with a traditional South Indian breakfast at MVT Restaurant, known for its idlis, dosas, and filter coffee.
Walk to the restaurant from your accommodation.
£8, 1 hour

11:00AM

Prem Mandir

Visit Prem Mandir, a stunning temple dedicated to Lord Krishna and Radha, adorned with intricate marble carvings and beautiful gardens.
Take a rickshaw or walk to the temple.
Free, 2 hours

1:30PM

Lunch at MVT Restaurant

Relish a satvik (pure vegetarian) lunch at MVT Restaurant, offering a variety of North and South Indian dishes.
Walk to the restaurant for a leisurely meal.
£10, 1 hour

3:00PM

Shopping at Loi Bazaar

Explore the bustling market of Loi Bazaar for souvenirs, traditional attire, and local handicrafts to take home as mementoes of your time in Vrindavan.
Walk along the vibrant streets of Loi Bazaar for a shopping experience.
Variable, 2 hours
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