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 experience the sacred Hindu Aarti rite performed on the banks of the Ganges.

Itinerary

Start your spiritual walking tour at the Sita Rham Dham temple. Then, walk to the Shri Trayambakeshwar temple, one of the most important temples dedicated to Shiva. Your expert guide will provide insights into the Hindu religion. Continue your journey visiting other sacred sites in this Himalayan pilgrimage centre.

Stroll along the banks of the Ganges to the hanging bridge of Lakshman Jhula, offering panoramic views of the Trayambakeshwar temple. Explore riverside ashrams and ghats where visitors come to practice yoga, relax, meditate, and connect with this mystical place.

Conclude your walking tour back at the Trayambakeshwar Temple, where you'll witness the Aarti ceremony on the banks of the Goddess Ganga. This ancient ritual occurs every night and involves offerings to deities such as Shiva, Vishnu, or Ganesh. Lamps and incense sticks are lit, while pandits, or Hindu priests, chant, sing, and dance around the flames, providing an unforgettable insight into this ancient religion.