At 5:00 a.m., depart from Delhi. Get an early start on the day so that you can maximise your travel time.
Arrival at 8:00 AM in Haridwar As soon as you reach Haridwar, head straight for Har Ki Pauri, one of the most revered dams on the Ganges. Take part in the spectacular devotional ceremony known as Gangáarti in the morning, which includes chants and lighting.
10 a.m.: Haridwar Tour After the Aarti, browse the nearby markets for religious items, souvenirs, and local handicrafts. Take a trip to the Mansa Devi Temple, which is located on a mountain and is accessible by cable car.
Head for Rishikesh at lunchtime. It takes about thirty minutes to drive from Haridwar to Rishikesh. Lunch at 12:15 Savour a delicious vegetarian meal at a local restaurant in Haridwar that offers classic North Indian fare. Around 2:00 PM, pay a visit to Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula. As soon as you get to Rishikesh, make time to see the two famous suspension bridges, Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula Bridge. These footbridges offer stunning views of the Ganges and the surrounding area.
At 3:30 PM, take a yoga and meditation class. Yoga's global epicentre is located in Rishikesh.

Take a yoga or meditation session in an ashram or yoga studio to experience the spiritual atmosphere and pick up some healing techniques. At seventeen in Niketan. Visit Parmarth Niketan, one of the most popular ashrams in Rishikesh, to witness the nightly Gangaarti. It is a moving experience to watch the lamps float in the Ganges while mesmerised chants and prayers fill the air.
Tour of Rishikesh at 6 p.m. After the Aarti, stroll idly beside the river, meander through the bustling streets of Rishikesh, and visit local shops selling apparel, accessories for yoga, and religious mementos. At 19:00, depart for Delhi. Say goodbye to the peaceful town of Rishikesh and head back to Delhi. Ten o'clock: Reach Delhi. Once your tour of Haridwar and Rishikesh is over, head back to Delhi.