Rishikesh Trip Overview
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
Additional Info
Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Rishikesh, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
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
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Rishikesh, Rishikesh, Dehradun District, Uttarakhand
After pickup at around 4pm (actual time depends on sunset), you’ll be headed to the banks of River Ganges in Rishikesh to witness the age old Hindu ceremony known as “Aarti”.
Aarti is performed at the finish of any religious ceremony or puja, or simply by itself every morning and evening as a spiritual celebration. Be enchanted by the bhajans (religious songs) performed by saffron-robed gurus and disciples, smell the aroma of incense and camphor as it saturates the air, see the mesmerizing light of various diyas (oil lamps) and the setting sun reflected on the streaming water. Hear the serene sound of the surging waterway and watch the participants sway in unison as all components i.e. fire, water, Earth and air collaborate to create this spectacle .
After the completion of the ritual, proceed to a neighborhood eatery for a delectable, locally inspired vegetarian dinner. After dinner, you’ll be dropped to your hotel/local accomodation in Rishikesh.
Duration: 4 hours
