10 Cultural Tours in Dehradun District That You Shouldn't Miss

April 3, 2022 Darleen Reid

Discover the best top things to do in Dehradun District, India including An Immersion into the Evening Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Rishikesh, Rural Village Tour Near Rishikesh, Caving Tour Near Rishikesh , Rishikesh And Haridwar Best Private Two Days Tour From Delhi By Car, 23-Day Private Backpacker Adventure Across India, Group Tour: Chardham Yatra From Haridwar Fixed Departure, Rishikesh Full Day City Tour, 8 Days Golden Triangle Tour with Haridwar Rishikesh Trip , 2 Days Private Tour of Har-ki-pauri Haridwar and Rishikesh from New Delhi, Ganga Aarti - Rishikesh.
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1. An Immersion into the Evening Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Rishikesh

Ram Jhula Bridge, Yoga Village - Jonk, Ram Jhula, Swarg Ashram, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249304, India Rishikesh Day Tour
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Ganga Aarti is a special evening Hindu ritual that is being done here to pay a tribute to a holy river Ganges. And, this ritual is famous as Ganga Aarti which happens twice in a day, in the morning and in the evening, Now, this ritual ( Ganga Aarti ) happens at three places at the same time in Rishikesh namely Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Triveni Ghat, and Shtrudhan Ghat near to Ramjhula Parking area. But you take a part of this ritual at Parmarth Niketan Ganga Aarti that starts around 05:00 PM and lasts for 45 minutes, is followed by the chanting of Mantra ( Hanuman Chalisa ) sacred fire, essential oil, incense sticks etc.and medicinal herbs as purifying agents. The Aarti is performed by a group of Brahmins students, who are getting religious education. They make it happen each evening around 5:00 PM. And, anyone can take part in this ritual by giving a donation to Ashram. 

Inclusions: Bottled water, Local guide, Private tour

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Reviewed By sparshb123

Superb experience right from the booking process to the actual day of the tour. The team was highly professional. Om Prakash, my tour guide was very patient with all the questions I threw at him and his knowledge of the history of the ashram was incredible. He went out of his way to make my visit a very comfortable and enjoyable one. WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO ALL

2. Rural Village Tour Near Rishikesh

White World Expeditions, 1st Floor, Badrinath Rd, opposite Sai Ganga Cottage, Tapovan, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249192, India White World Expeditions
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TRIP OVERVIEW It's something you can enjoy very often with your loved ones in a while having a quality time in the Garhwal village where you will have a toothsome dinner and a bonfire to turn up the mood. Enjoy an authentic Garhwal experience on this tour. We take you to Garhwal Cultural Village tour, where you will explore many temples, Cave and waterfall during the trip. We have design this trip to see the Garhwali culture from very close & meet people of Garhwal We have created an ambiance that you won’t find elsewhere! We will Visit to 9 Rural Villages including, Gheedud, Badir, loyal, Pajain gawn, Bhergid, Banskatal, Kakhur, Gheradhaar, Kyaar etc. during this trip we will get chance to experience many activities during the trail.

Inclusions: We provide 3 Meals a Day, Accommodation, Pro Guide, All camping Gear

Exclusions: WiFi on board

Reviewed By chkchaitu

This was my first ever river rafting experience and I am glad that I choose to go with White World Expeditions. Courteous, informative and welcoming staff. I found out about them online and went in person to book my rafting for 10 KM, but after speaking to them for just few minutes I decided to go with 26 KM one for the next day first in the morning. I paid and left for the day. Next day morning there was a reminder call and when I reached on time everything was ready, the vehicle, the equipment and the guide who was going to take us through the rafting. Oh boy, it was a wonderful experience from the start, when we reached the spot two more participants joined me and total we were 3 with one guide and one additional guide following us on a Kayak. The vehicle dropped us and left to the end point. Our guide gave use the personal floating devices (PFD), a paddle and a dry bag. We were briefed about the techniques on how to hold the paddle, how to paddle, what are different call outs, how to respond, safety tips for about 20 mins and then we were asked to board on and start the rafting. It was overall an 3hr+ memorable rafting experience which I will remember for a very long time. The guide had a go pro and recorded during the rapids, over all we had about 13 different rapids. I without any second thought paid and took the video clips. Overall a great experience with White World Expeditions. I do not want to compare then with anyone else as I have not tried anyone else or even made an attempt to talk to anyone else before I booked rafting with White World Expeditions, my first interaction and experience were so good and I would definitely recommend this to any one looking for River Rafting in Rishikesh.

3. Caving Tour Near Rishikesh

White World Expeditions, 1st Floor, Badrinath Rd, opposite Sai Ganga Cottage, Tapovan, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249192, India White World Expeditions
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Caving tour in near to Rishikesh is one of the unique tour design by White World Expeditions This is great way to explore local village, cave, Temples, waterfall and much more to experience.

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Reviewed By chkchaitu

This was my first ever river rafting experience and I am glad that I choose to go with White World Expeditions. Courteous, informative and welcoming staff. I found out about them online and went in person to book my rafting for 10 KM, but after speaking to them for just few minutes I decided to go with 26 KM one for the next day first in the morning. I paid and left for the day. Next day morning there was a reminder call and when I reached on time everything was ready, the vehicle, the equipment and the guide who was going to take us through the rafting. Oh boy, it was a wonderful experience from the start, when we reached the spot two more participants joined me and total we were 3 with one guide and one additional guide following us on a Kayak. The vehicle dropped us and left to the end point. Our guide gave use the personal floating devices (PFD), a paddle and a dry bag. We were briefed about the techniques on how to hold the paddle, how to paddle, what are different call outs, how to respond, safety tips for about 20 mins and then we were asked to board on and start the rafting. It was overall an 3hr+ memorable rafting experience which I will remember for a very long time. The guide had a go pro and recorded during the rapids, over all we had about 13 different rapids. I without any second thought paid and took the video clips. Overall a great experience with White World Expeditions. I do not want to compare then with anyone else as I have not tried anyone else or even made an attempt to talk to anyone else before I booked rafting with White World Expeditions, my first interaction and experience were so good and I would definitely recommend this to any one looking for River Rafting in Rishikesh.

4. Rishikesh And Haridwar Best Private Two Days Tour From Delhi By Car

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This is the Journey to find yourself in the foothills of Himalayan and in the lap of Mother Ganges. We will try to cover everything on this trip. Even It's a very short time to do it but we will do our best and who knows you might change your plan to stay longer. I will be with you during the whole Journey. A universal yoga week celebrated here every year. Rishikesh, a most quiet place in northern Uttarakhand, separated by the wide and drowsy Ganges, is frequently asserted as the 'Yoga Capital of the World'. Harking back to the 1960s Rishikesh increased moment notoriety as the site where The Beatles came to remain with their master, the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Rishikesh is additionally a decent beginning Laxman Jhula point for treks to Himalayan journey focuses, for example, Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamnotri. It is appropriately called the passage to the Himalayan Shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri. I will try to show you more so we will go with the flow.

Inclusions: Breakfast, WiFi on board, All Fees and Taxes, GST (Goods and Services Tax), Pick up and Drop off to Airport/Railway Station/Hotel/Bus Station in New Delhi/Gudgaon/Noida , Sightseeing by private air conditioned car, Complimentary Yoga Class by Yoga instructor, Entry/Admission for Water Fall , Parking fees, Driver's allowance, and Toll tax all included., Entry/Admission - All temples and Ashram(except Beatles Ashram) , Accommodation in a 3-star Hotel including breakfast in Rishikesh

Exclusions: Tip(Gratuities) optional, Entry/Admission - Beatles Ashram, Any other service not specified above., Ayurveda Spa Massage

Reviewed By H7812JPmaryk

I was lucky to be in New Delhi area and I suddenly was with the few guys exploring the old part of Delhi! What an amazing experience!! Anil is a very beautiful and kind being and he loves what he is doing, so the perfect guide for me! He walked us all around even in places you can only see with a local that know the area very well...The old market is a must see if you had some time to spend in Delhi. Nice local food too! I definitely recommend it. Thanks for making the day so beautiful!

5. 23-Day Private Backpacker Adventure Across India

Chalo! Travels
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Are you on a small budget? Organizing a trip to India and traveling alone overwhelms you? No problem! This trip includes almost everything India has to offer: trekking in the Himalayas, living in a yoga ashram on the holy Ganges, camel safari through the desert, cooking classes, visits of lively markets, houseboat tour on the backwaters, hike through tea and spices and finally a few relaxing days on the beach! You will be received at the Delhi airport by our experienced tour guide and for the first two weeks, you will travel with him through northern India. Your guide not only familiarizes you with Indian customs but also gives you some insider tips about the people and culture of India. You will spend the last week in Kerala. During this Kerala round trip in a vehicle and with a driver you will visit the Westernghats with tea plantations, do a houseboat tour in the backwaters, take a hike through the spice forests stroll through the small alleys of Fort Kochi and relax at a beach.

Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, mentioned accommodation, mentioned transportation, Activities that are not in the exclusions section, Guide until the day 16, Private Transportation in Car in Kerala

Exclusions: The Beatles Ashram entrance fee (500 rupees), Taj Mahal entrance fee (1300 rupees), Mehrangarh Fort entrance fee (300 rupees), Tea Museum entrance fee (200 rupees), Green Field Spices and Herbal Garden entrance fee (100 rupees), Optional Massage (1000 rs), optional Paragliding (3000 rs)

Reviewed By stefan_4711081518902

We travelled in February 2020 just before the whole world went into corona lockdown. Our trip announced as multi adventure tour has fully fulfilled all the promises made upfront and much more. We took airplanes, buses, bikes, boats and also made a lot of walks - even this was a nice adventure. Specially at the three days biking through Rajasthans landscape we saw people living on the farms, working on their fields, a school from inside, marriages and much more. In the cities we saw many cultural highlights, all the colors of the markets and people and even had a lot of of fun with the nice group of people we travelled with. Sarah and her team from Chalo made these weeks to a wonderful experience - not only the tourists view was shown but also a view of the real life in India with all the nice things but not ignoring the problems and issues they have to deal with. It was our 2nd trip to India, and this trip was much better than the 1st one organized by another company (and we saw the tigers!). We would always book another trip with Sarah to experience new India adventures.

6. Group Tour: Chardham Yatra From Haridwar Fixed Departure

Kharkhari, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India Vaishnavi Holidays
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In simple terms, Char Dham conveys the presence of four sacred abodes. But it has a got a great significance in Hindu religion. Char Dham originally used to refer to a pilgrimage circuit encompassing four holiest sites which were located at four directions of India - Badrinath, Puri, Rameshwaram and Dwarka. They were established by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century AD. A relatively smaller circuit of Hindu pilgrimage is formed by the four hallowed places of Indian Himalayas, which are also known as Chota Char Dham. 'Chota' means small in Hindi. Alternately called Char Dham of Himalayas or Char Dham of Uttarakhand, the revered group possesses four sacred sites - Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamnotri.

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Exclusions: Lunch will be self of traveller

Reviewed By Monu M

Our Uttarakhand tour is very nice created by Vaishnavi Holidays. My friends and family was very Happy Thanks mrs Poonam who makes our trip memorable.

7. Rishikesh Full Day City Tour

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See the sights of Rishikesh on a private tour. Benefit from the services of an English-speaking expert and visit the must-see monuments in Rishikesh. Highlights: • Private tour is operated with just your party and a guide/driver • Free hotel pickup and drop-off included • Informative, friendly and professional guide • All entrance fees included • Pickup and drop-off to most of the areas in Rishikesh. • All taxes, fees and handling charges

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Private tour is operated with just your party and a guide/driver, Free hotel pickup and drop-off included

Exclusions: Gratuities, Personal expenses, Entrance Ticket Fee

Reviewed By Madeyemom

My driver picked me up at my hotel, took me to the museums of my choice, and also took me to a very good restaurant for lunch. Navigating Delhi is tricky. He cut through the chaos beautifully, and the National Museum of Delhi is not to be missed.

8. 8 Days Golden Triangle Tour with Haridwar Rishikesh Trip

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Golden Triangle With Ganges River The First choice for international travellers, relevantly called “Golden Triangle”, consists three most beautiful and charming places of India - Delhi, Agra and Jaipur but in this “Golden Triangle” we add ( Ganges River ) Starting from Delhi, this tour will not take you some of the important landmarks and places of interest, But this is one of the best ways to taste the significance of rich River heritage and culture like never before. Haridwar and Rishikesh are two most popular holy cities in Uttarakhand with number of temples,Ashram and also gateway to the four pilgrimages of Uttarakhand. your holiday amusing and exhilarating but give you a chance to witness the true captivating art, culture and heritage of India!

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Hotel accommodation in 3-star hotel. , All transfers, sightseeing, and excursions by an air-conditioned private vehicle., Professional Tour Guides for all excursions wherever necessary.

Exclusions: Monument entrance fees and camera fees, Lunch and dinner are not included, Any items not specified under cost inclusions.

Reviewed By Monique_Seamon

Awesome stay during our trip to India, I just loved this wild life sanctuary as there are many types and species of birds can be seen. also many animals can be seen. It is totally worthy to have a visit here, its really amazing to see such wildlife sanctuary. Other then this we visited many UNESCO World Heritage Sites and most amazing is Taj Mahal and Jantar Mantar In Jaipur.

9. 2 Days Private Tour of Har-ki-pauri Haridwar and Rishikesh from New Delhi

New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi Lemon Holidays

A Private 2 Days Trip of Har-Ki-Pauri Haridwar and Rishikesh, where you may feel the warmth of Holiness of holy river Ganga where all Devotees remove all there sins. You may visit and take a dip in Holy River and later enjoy the Holy Ganga Aarti. Next day you will visit the world yoga capital - Rishikesh. This is ancient pilgrimage site situated in the Himalaya. Here you will visit the Oldest Hanging Bridge on Ganga River.      .

Inclusions: Breakfast, Packed Bottled water for each guest each day, Hotel/Airport/Station pickup and drop-off, 1 nights accommodation in well appointed 4 star Hotel, Breakfast at Hotel, Private tour, Transport by air conditioned private vehicle, English speaking driver cum guide, Fuel surcharge, All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions: Gratuities, Any personal expenses such as portage, tips, telephone charges and all items of personal nature

Reviewed By tchakroborty23

Akshardham temple is a must and foremost visit if u are out for Delhi sightseeing. The idol of Swaminarayan is something heavenly,one has to watch it with utter disbelief. I would highly recommend to attend the evening light and sound show. It depicts a story along with musical fountain show with laser lights. It takes around 30 mins to complete the show and tickets per adult is Rs.80/-. Visit the temple at afternoon time so u can take a tour of the temple, museum, souvenir shop, restaurant,garden n can also stay for the show.

10. Ganga Aarti - Rishikesh

Rishikesh, Rishikesh, Dehradun District, Uttarakhand SITA World Tours

Experience a 4-hour private visit to the Hindu custom known as “Aarti”, performed at dusk close to the banks of River Ganges in Rishikesh. Appreciate the sound of the surging stream and songs being sung by gurus and disciples, notice the incense, see the twinkling lights, and look as the participants sway in unison. After the custom, have a great vegetarian Indian dinner in a neighborhood eatery before being dropped-off at your lodging. Highlights: • Traditional Hindu ritual • Dinner included (Vegetarian)  • Local guide

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop, Local guide, Dinner, Aarti Puja Cost, Transport by private vehicle, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified

Reviewed By rudra254

This is an amazing place to have all types of South Indian cuisines. The staff is really helpful and courteous and provide very good guidance in selecting the dishes.

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