Ganga Aarti Spiritual Walking Tour

Discover why people from all over the world come to Rishikesh on this spiritual walking tour of the yoga capital. Experience the sacred Hindu Aarti rite performed on the banks of the Ganges.

Itinerary

Start your spiritual walking tour of Rishikesh at the Sita Rham Dham temple. Walk to the Shri Trayambakeshwar, an important temple dedicated to Shiva, where you can learn about the context and philosophy of Hinduism with your guide. Visit additional sacred sites in this Himalayan pilgrimage centre.

Continue along the banks of the Ganges to the hanging bridge of Lakshman Jhula, offering panoramic views of the Trayambakeshwar temple. Explore the riverside ashrams and ghats, popular for yoga, relaxation, and meditation in this mystical area.

Conclude your tour back at the Trayambakeshwar Temple, participating in the Aarti ceremony on the banks of the Goddess Ganga. This nightly ritual, significant in Hinduism, involves making offerings to deities like Shiva, Vishnu, or Ganesh. Witness the lighting of lamps and incense sticks as pandits chant, sing, and dance around the flames, providing insight into this ancient religion.