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. You'll get to 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. From there, you'll walk to the Shri Trayambakeshwar, an important temple dedicated to Shiva. Your guide will provide context and philosophy of the Hindu religion as you explore more sacred sites of this Himalayan pilgrimage centre.

Continue along the banks of the Ganges to the hanging bridge of Lakshman Jhula, where you can enjoy views of the multi-tiered Trayambakeshwar temple. Discover the riverside ashrams and ghats visited by people to practice yoga, relax, and meditate.

Return to the Trayambakeshwar Temple for the Aarti ceremony on the banks of the Goddess Ganga. This ancient ritual involves making an offering to deities like Shiva, Vishnu, or Ganesh. Lamps and incense sticks are lit, while pandits chant, sing, and dance around the flames, providing insight into this ancient religion.