Why pilgrims come here
Pilgrims come for the evening Ganga aarti at Triveni Ghat and Parmarth Niketan, for satsang and yoga in the ashrams, and for darshan at Neelkanth Mahadev in the hills above.
Rishikesh is about 25 km from Haridwar, and the two are almost always visited together.
Darshan & aarti tips
- Evening Ganga aarti is held at Triveni Ghat and at Parmarth Niketan; arrive early.
- Neelkanth Mahadev is about 30 km away by hill road; queues are long in Shravan.
- Some suspension bridges may be closed for maintenance; check locally.
Timings change. Temple timings vary with seasons and festivals. Always confirm the day's darshan and aarti schedule with the temple's official sources before you travel. We'll plan your departure around it.
Also visit
- Triveni GhatThe main ghat and evening aarti.
- Parmarth NiketanA large ashram with a riverside aarti.
- Ram JhulaThe suspension bridge between the ashram areas.
- Neelkanth MahadevA hill temple about 30 km away.
- HaridwarAbout 25 km downstream.
Suggested yatra plan from Rajkot
- Days 1–3Rajkot to Haridwar with halts.
- Day 4Rishikesh: ashrams, Ram Jhula and the Ganga aarti.
- Day 5Neelkanth Mahadev, then start the return.
- Days 6–7Return journey with halts.
This is a long journey from Rajkot. Many families fly or take a train for the long leg; others prefer one car and driver throughout. We plan daily driving limits and overnight halts so the yatra stays comfortable. Interstate permits and tolls are listed in the quote.
Travelling with elders
Most of our pilgrimage journeys include parents or grandparents, so we plan for their comfort first.
- Rest and meal stops planned for elders
- Drop points close to temple entrances where allowed
- Plans built around darshan and aarti timings
- Patient drivers who help with luggage