Overview
Two rivers. Two gods. Two completely different worlds of faith - in five days.
At Haridwar, the Ganga has just come down from the Himalayas. It is cold, fast and carries the force of the mountains in it. The aarti at Har Ki Pauri is not the grand ceremony of Varanasi - it is rawer, more immediate, with the Shivalik hills right there behind it. Rishikesh, 24 km away, is where the great sages sat. The river here is clear enough to see the bottom. Ashrams line both banks. It is one of those places where you understand, without being told, why people come to meditate.
Then the journey turns south. A long quiet drive through the plains. And Mathura arrives - warm, ancient, unhurried. Vrindavan, 12 km further, is where Krishna was a child - and every single temple in it is still celebrating that childhood. The bells, the singing, the colour, the monkeys watching from every ledge.
The Himalayan Ganga and the Brij Krishna - this tour gives you both, fully, without compromise.
From the mountain river to the city of the blue god - five days, one complete journey.
Duration
5 Days 4 Nights
Language
English
Price
₹5175Tour Cost From ₹ 4640 per person per day · Based on 4 persons · Accommodation, breakfast, transport & temples included
Duration 5 Days / 4 Nights
Route Delhi → Haridwar → Rishikesh → Mathura → Vrindavan → Delhi
Transport All by private AC car throughout - Delhi to Delhi
Meals Daily breakfast included. Sattvic vegetarian - onion-free, garlic-free - arranged on request.
Activity Level Moderate - ghat walks, suspension bridges at Rishikesh, temple walking in Mathura and Vrindavan
Group Type Private - your family or group only
Starts Delhi - pickup from your hotel or home address
Ends Delhi - drop at your hotel, airport or home address
Day 1: New Delhi to Haridwar
Day 2: Haridwar · Rishikesh · Haridwar
Day 3: Haridwar To Mathura
Day 4: Mathura And Vrindavan
Day 5: Mathura To New Delhi Depart
- Families who want to combine Haridwar-Rishikesh and Mathura-Vrindavan in a single trip.
- Two of North India's most important pilgrimage regions, done properly rather than rushed.
- Devotees from any part of India for whom this is a first North India yatra and who want to cover the most meaningful ground in five days.
- Anyone who has been to one of these regions but not the other.
This tour starts and ends in Delhi — no domestic flights required in between.
Sattvic Meals: Onion-free, garlic-free vegetarian food arranged throughout on request. Tell us at booking — this is something we handle regularly and take seriously.
BEST - OCTOBER TO MARCH
Cool and comfortable across all destinations. The Ganga at Haridwar and Rishikesh is at its most beautiful in winter. Book early for December–January.
PLAN AHEAD - HOLI, MATHURA & VRINDAVAN
Holi here is spectacular but extremely crowded. If you want to experience it, book months in advance. If you prefer calmer darshan, avoid the two weeks around Holi.
WORTH KNOWING - KUMBH MELA, HARIDWAR
When Kumbh falls in Haridwar, the city transforms entirely. We can plan a Kumbh-specific visit - but it requires careful advance booking and different logistics.
MONSOON - JULY TO SEPTEMBER
The Ganga runs high and fast during monsoon - Haridwar and Rishikesh ghats have restrictions. This period is better avoided for this particular route.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Har Ki Pauri ghat, Haridwar - the most sacred bathing ghat on the Ganga, where the river first touches the plains
- Evening Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri - fire and river in the Himalayan foothills
- Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula - the ancient suspension bridges over the Ganga at Rishikesh
- Triveni Ghat Rishikesh - morning aarti at the confluence point
- Ashrams and temples lining the Rishikesh riverbank
- Krishna Janmabhoomi - the exact birthplace of Lord Krishna, Mathura
- Dwarkadhish Temple and important Mathura shrines
- Banke Bihari Temple, Vrindavan - the most beloved Krishna temple, with its unique curtain tradition
- ISKCON Vrindavan, Prem Mandir, Radha Raman and Vrindavan temples
Travel Itinerary
Morning drive → Har Ki Pauri → Main ghats → Ganga Aarti at dusk
Drive from New Delhi to Haridwar - about five hours.
Arrive and walk to Har Ki Pauri where the Ganga steps down to the plains for the first time. Visit the main ghats.
In the evening, stay for the Ganga Aarti - fire reflected in the water, the Shivalik hills behind, the river just come down from the mountains. Overnight in Haridwar.
TTI Insider: At Har Ki Pauri, on the upper level of the ghat, there is a small shrine marking Lord Vishnu's footprint - most visitors walk right past it focused on the main bathing steps below. Ask your TTI rep to show you before the aarti crowd arrives. It takes two minutes and very few people know it is there.
24 km to Rishikesh → Laxman Jhula → Ram Jhula → Triveni Ghat → Ashrams → Return to Haridwar
Drive to Rishikesh - 24 km, a different world.
Cross Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula, visit Triveni Ghat and the ashrams and temples on both banks. The Ganga here is clear, fast-moving and cold. This is where India has been meditating for centuries. Return to Haridwar for the night.
TTI Insider: Laxman Jhula at sunrise - before the day visitors arrive - is one of the most peaceful experiences in all of Uttarakhand. The bridge sways slightly, the river runs fast below, and there is almost nobody there. If your group is willing to start early on Day 2, this one hour makes the whole day different. We always recommend it.
Long Drive South Through The Plains → Arrive Mathura By Evening → Rest
An honest day on the road - seven to eight hours by private car through the Uttar Pradesh plains. The landscape shifts from mountain-green to the dust-gold of the Brij region.
Arrive Mathura by evening. Temples begin tomorrow - tonight is for rest. Overnight in Mathura.
TTI Insider: This drive passes through Garh Mukteshwar - an ancient Ganga ghat town many devotees consider sacred. If your group wants a brief stop to touch the Ganga one more time before leaving the river behind, TTI can include 30 minutes here without significantly affecting arrival time. Just mention it at booking.
Krishna Janmabhoomi → Dwarkadhish → Banke Bihari → ISKCON → Prem Mandir → Radha Raman
Begin in Mathura - Krishna Janmabhoomi and Dwarkadhish Temple and the other important shrines.
Then drive 12 km to Vrindavan for the full afternoon. Every temple here tells a different story from Krishna's childhood. Banke Bihari, ISKCON, Prem Mandir, Radha Raman. The bells never stop. Return to Mathura for the night.
TTI Insider: At Banke Bihari the priests close the curtain briefly before the deity — a tradition unique to this temple. When it opens, even for a moment, watch what happens in the hall. The collective reaction of devotees at that instant is something we have seen hundreds of times and it still moves us every time. Do not be looking at your phone when the curtain opens.
After breakfast → Drive back to Delhi → Tour ends
After breakfast, drive back to Delhi - about three hours on the Yamuna Expressway. Tour ends on arrival in Delhi.
TTI drops you at your hotel, airport or home address. A quiet three-hour drive is the right amount of time to let the last four days settle.
TTI Insider: Many of our clients ask about Govardhan Hill - 26 km from Mathura - on the morning of Day 5. The parikrama of Govardhan is deeply significant in Krishna tradition and takes about 2–3 hours if done by walking. If this matters to your family, tell us at booking and we will adjust the Day 5 schedule to include it before the Delhi drive.
INCLUDED
- 4 nights accommodation at comfortable hotels [Upgrades Available]
- Daily breakfast throughout
- Private AC car for all transfers — Delhi to Delhi
- TTI tour manager assistance throughout
- All tolls, parking and driver allowances
- GST invoice provided
- Price calculated at ₹ 23200 per person for 5 days based on a group of 4 travelling together. Price per person reduces further as group size increases. Contact TTI for a customised quote.
EXCLUDED
- Travel to / from Delhi for outstation clients
- Lunch and dinner (unless arranged separately)
- Personal puja / ritual offerings
- Personal expenses and tips
- Anything not listed under Inclusions
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — the main bathing area at Har Ki Pauri has steps directly into the river and strong iron handrails. The current is managed at the ghat. TTI recommends bathing in the morning rather than at aarti time when the steps are most crowded. Elderly or less mobile members of the family can receive the Ganga water from the steps without fully entering.
Yes — Govardhan Hill is 26 km from Mathura and the parikrama is deeply important in Krishna tradition. TTI can include it on Day 5 morning before the drive back to Delhi. Tell us at booking so we can plan the timing correctly.
WhatsApp +91 93100 54485 or email info@tti.tours. Share your travel dates and group size. We send a detailed quote within 24 hours. GST invoice provided.
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