Curated Experience
Ganga & Heritage Walk
From Riverside Heritage to Evening Aarti
Overview
Walk the riverside heart of Rishikesh: its bridges, ghats, ashrams and local streets, on a full guided day built to understand the city, not just tick off sights. From Laxman Jhula you follow the Ganga through Ram Jhula, The Beatles Ashram and Sivananda Ashram and the local market, and finish beside the river at the evening Aarti.
- Heritage
- Ghats
- Ashrams
- Walking
- Ganga Aarti
Full day · heritage walk · Active pace
Your day, step by step
The map shows where the day goes; tap the meeting point for the exact start. Some stops are confirmed on the day for weather, access and the light.
- 1Lakshman JhulaStart
- 2Sai Ghat
- 3Freedom Ghat
- 4Ram Jhula
- 5Beatles Ashram
- 6Sivananda Ashram (Divine Life Society)
- 7Tapovan
- 8Shatrughan GhatEnd
- 10:00 AM
Hotel Pickup
Your BMR host meets you at your hotel to begin the day.
- 10:30–11:00 AM
Laxman Jhula
Explore the Laxman Jhula bridge, the river views and the heritage streets around it.
- 11:00–11:30 AM
Sai Ghat
A quiet riverside heritage stop beside the Ganga.
A riverside stop, not a yoga session - 11:30 AM–12:00 PM
Freedom Ghat & riverside walk
Continue along the river toward Ram Jhula.
Access confirmed on the day - 12:00–12:30 PM
Ram Jhula
Cross and explore the bridge and its riverside surroundings.
- 12:30–1:30 PMOwn choice
Lunch break
A pause for lunch. We can point you to a good local spot.
Lunch not included - 2:00–3:30 PM
The Beatles Ashram
The murals, meditation cells and forest surroundings of the famous ashram.
Entry fee not included unless confirmed - 4:00–5:00 PM
Sivananda Ashram
The spiritual heritage and history of the Divine Life Society.
Visit subject to access - 5:00–6:00 PM
Local market walk
Wander the local market around Ram Jhula. Shopping is optional.
- 6:00–7:00 PM
Ganga Aarti at Shatrughan Ghat
Close the day beside the river with the evening Aarti.
- 7:00 PM
Experience ends
The day wraps up by the river.
What's included
- Hotel pickup
- A local BMR host for the day
- A guided full-day walking experience
- Laxman Jhula, Sai Ghat and Ram Jhula
- Freedom Ghat and the riverside walk, subject to access
- The Beatles Ashram
- Sivananda Ashram, subject to access
- Local market walk
- The evening Ganga Aarti
- Local storytelling and cultural orientation
- Experience coordination start to finish
What's not included
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees, unless we confirm otherwise for your date
- Personal shopping, expenses and tips
- Anything not listed under what's included
Meals
- Breakfast: not included
- Lunch: not included, you pay directly (we can recommend a good local spot)
- Dinner: not included
Other info
Make it yours
Curated by BMR, customised for you. Add any of these when you book.
Worth knowing before you book
- Freedom Ghat's access is confirmed on the day, not assumed.
- Entry fees for ashrams and heritage sites are paid directly and are not included unless we tell you otherwise.
- It is a walking day with steps, bridges and uneven riverside surfaces.
Who it's for
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A water bottle
- Sun protection, a hat and sunglasses
- Modest, comfortable clothing
- A small day bag
- Cash or card for personal expenses
Accessibility & pace
A walking day: expect steps, bridges, uneven riverside surfaces, busy pedestrian areas and outdoor exposure. Tell us if anyone needs a gentler pace.
Season & weather
Comfortable most of the year; summer middays are warm, so we keep to shade and the river. In the monsoon some riverside access changes and we adjust on the day.
Questions, answered
Is this a yoga or meditation experience?
No. This is a heritage, cultural and riverside walking day. Sai Ghat here is a riverside stop, not a yoga or breathwork session.
Are entry fees included?
Ashram and heritage-site entry fees are paid directly and are not included unless we confirm otherwise for your date.
How much walking is involved?
A fair amount, at a moderate pace, with steps, bridges and uneven surfaces. Tell us if you would like it gentler.
Is lunch included?
No. You pay for your own lunch, and we are happy to point you to a good local place.