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The holy city of Rishikesh, in the base of the Himalayas, holds deep cultural and spiritual significance for local Hindus. Sacred rivers and mountains set the scene for yoga and reflective hikes, and rafting here is an absolute must. The Beatles got in touch with their Eastern spiritual side here, writing several songs during a 1968 stint at a local ashram.
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1. 23-Day Private Backpacker Adventure Across India
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
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.
2. Rishikesh Haridwar Same Day Tour from Delhi
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4.8 based on 6 reviews
• See the highlights of the holy cities Rishikesh and Haridwar in same day. • Private tour. • Private round-trip transportation eliminates the need for a rental car • Plenty of time to ask questions about the holy sites and ritual.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Fuel surcharge, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By sanyogg2020
Everything was just awesome.The place was very neat and clean.The overall trip was amazing as suggested by trip advisor.
3. Private Rishikesh and Haridwar Tour from Delhi
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4.7 based on 29 reviews
This full day private day trip allows you to explore some of the most significant places in the holy cities of Haridwar and Rishikesh. Finish your visit with a viewing of Ganga Aarti, one of the most powerful spiritual rituals held in honor of Goddess Ganga, the goddess of the holiest river in India.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off , Transport by air-conditioned private car, English Speaking driver, English Speaking Guide in Rishikesh, All taxes and service charges
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Personal expenses, Entrance Fee
Reviewed By Nellybri
As a solo girl traveler I was looking for a very safe way to visit Rajahstan and it was a real pleasure to travel with Rana. He is very knowledgeable about the cities and what to see and to do,, including between the cities you want to visit. He always gave me good advice and was also singing in the car indian songs sometimes which was nice and authentic ???????? very kind and helping. I recommend 100%.
4. Private Day Tour to Haridwar and Rishikesh From New Delhi
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
Experience a wonderful Insight into Hinduism in a private day tour from New Delhi .Visit the Holi Ganga River and different temples in Haridwar and Rishikesh .The Tour includes visit to Ashrams like Beatles Ashram,Sapt Rishi Ashram also .The tour includes private air condition car along with english speaking driver cum guide .Pick up from New Delhi airport is also included with the tour .
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By ROWINGGUY
This tour was an excellent virtual tour hosted by Akash on the AIRBNB platform. With international tourism suspended due to the pandemic, this was the best way to visit Agra, even if it was a virtual experience. Akash is a qualified tour guide who, in normal times, gives guided tours or Agra and beyond. As such, he is very well qualified to host a most informative and educational tour of the The Taj Mahal and other sites in Agra. The tour started with a video which gave one a sense of the layout of The Taj Mahal and the scale of the whole complex. Four different gates lead into the inner area and Akash explained the original role of each gate. Naturally, he took me through the Royal Gate! This is an immensely ornate construction in its own right. Then, using a series of compelling images with notations, he led me through the inner section through to the actual Taj Mahal. It was fascinating to learn that while the majority of tourists see the tombs, these are not the originals. Again, using quality imagery, Akash took me down the steps to the original tombs, a unique experience which is only open to public visitors for three days annually. The virtual tour then continued with Akash taking me to the other sites in Agra: The Red Fort etc. This tour really gave me a great insight into the Moghul Empire, why these architectural wonders were built and the factors that led to the eventual decline of the Moghul Empire. In conclusion, I highly rate this virtual tour with Akash. He takes time to deal with all the questions and really helps to place the Taj Mahal in the overall context of Indian history and heritage.
5. Magical History Tour: The Beatles Ashram Trail in Rishikesh.
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
Magical History Tour: The Beatles Trail in the Beatles Ashram, Rishikesh. It is a guided tour for those who want to embark on their own spiritual quest. Finding The Beatles ashram is a voyage of discovery in itself. Beach Boys singer Mike Love recalls what it was like to be at the Indian locale, which remains a destination for fans of music and meditation. You see the meditation Hall, where Maharishi went to talk about Vedic philosophy every afternoon and evening. You see the Yoga hall attached with 84 concrete-build chambers, where Maharishi Yogi introduced transcendental meditation course for 40 days, first time to Indian Sadhus, Monks, spiritual masters, and seekers. You visit also a cluster of the Igloo-Shaped small concrete huts that are built especially for the mediation along with hut number 9, which was given to John Lennon. Kitchen Area, Maharshi Bungalow, the apartment where Beatles stayed and the other buildings such as Post office, Printing Office, Guest Guest House.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Local taxes, Professional guide
Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Beatles Ashram Entry Ticket
Reviewed By annamW406NL
I booked this trip to get out of Rishikesh for the day and get a glimpse of the higher Himalayas, and it was really great and very well organised. I was collected at 5.30am and we got to the temple in time for a beautiful sunrise and view of the snow capped Himalayas and source of the Ganga. And then the trek down was wonderful, a really peaceful walk through small, friendly villages, and not too challenging! The guide was excellent and very knowledgeable. I’d highly recommend this trip.
6. Rishikesh Full Day City Tour
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
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.
7. Private Day Trip to Haridwar and Rishikesh from Delhi by Car
Two sacred Hindu cities, Haridwar and Rishikesh, lie in the Himalayan foothills north of Delhi, but are near-impossible to visit in a day by public transport. This private full-day tour takes you to both: covering their 'ashrams' (retreats), temples, and 'ghats' (bathing steps) on the River Ganges. Experience pilgrim-filled Haridwar, including its floating lights ceremony, and the yoga city of Rishikesh, home to an ashram where The Beatles stayed.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off at New Delhi City Center area, Transport by air-conditioned private car, English Speaking driver, English Speaking Guide in Rishikesh, All taxes and service charges
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Personal expenses, Entrance Fee
Reviewed By carlos b
This guy is the best guide tour I ever meet, I recommend a 100 %, this guy is very professional and friendly
8. Rishikesh To Kunjapuri Trek
Enjoy a trek through the picturesque mountains of Rishikesh. The trek takes a couple of hours to cover a distance of 7 miles from the holy town of Rishikesh to Kunjapuri, situated at a height of 5 500 feet. Take in the stunning views of the Himalayas as you make your way through gentle slopes.
Inclusions: Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Local English speaking guide, 02 bottles of mineral water per person
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified , Gratuities (optional)
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.
9. Same day Rishikesh trip from Delhi
Rishikesh, also known as Hrishikesh is a city, municipal corporation and a tehsil in Dehradun district of the Indian state, Uttarakhand. Located in the foothills of the Himalayas in northern India, it is known as the 'Gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas' and 'Yoga Capital of the World'.
Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Bottled water, Driver, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By deborahk247
Extremely knowledgable, (culturally, geographically, and historically), accommodating, and pleasant guide. Plans personalized itinerary customized to your interests, from arrival to departure. Travel with complete CONFIDENCE. (I definitely plan to travel with TripSthan again!)
10. Private day trip to Haridwar and Rishikesh from Delhi
Immerse yourself in the religious history of the holy cities of Rishikesh and Haridwar on this full-day private tour from New Delhi. Enjoy personalized attention from a private guide and plenty of time to ask questions as you witness the spiritual ritual of the Ganga Aarti at sunset. Other highlights include Har Ki Pauri, Lakshman Jhula, Ram Jhula, Ma Anandamayee Ashram, and The Beatles Ashram.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off at New Delhi City Center area., Transport by air-conditioned private car., All taxes and service charges., Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board
Exclusions: Gratitutes to driver and guide
Reviewed By Jay_tsl06
I am from Malaysia and a regular traveller to India. This particular trip was my second visit to The Taj Mahal and definitely will not be the last. The splendour of Taj Mahal is beyond words, just awe struck. Our tour guide, Praveen a fantastic guide who is really knowledgeable was able to showcase to us this wonder of the world in a very informative manner without spoiling the magic of Taj Mahal. I will definitely recommend Parveen to any visitor to Agra.
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