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A cave interior with a small fire, a blue mat, and a stone wall. 1
A bridge with colorful graffiti and a mural of a face. 2
A staircase with colorful walls and a hanging bell. 3
A narrow street with patterned steps, a shop on the left, and two cows on the steps. 4
A suspension bridge over a river, surrounded by densely packed colorful buildings on a hillside. 5
By Rishikesh Day Tour 1
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$124 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Overview
    Full-day private car trip from Rishikesh to Devprayag, where the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda meet to form the Ganges. Your driver assists you at each stop but does not guide. Explore at your own pace.

    Highlights

    Private car with hotel pickup and drop-off
    Vashishta Gufa, an ancient meditation cave on the Ganges
    Devprayag Sangam of the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda
    Suspension bridge, local market and Raghunath Temple
    Teen Dhara View Point on the way back

    Day plan
    Hotel pickup, Vashishta Gufa, Devprayag (20 minute walk down, bridge, market, 10 minute climb to Raghunath Temple, Sangam), Teen Dhara View Point, return to Rishikesh.

    Good to know
    Car and driver only, no guide. Cave and temple closed 12 PM to 3 PM. Basic fitness needed for the walk.

Activity location

  • Vashishta Gufa
    • Haridwar Rishikesh Badrinath Rd
    • 249192, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Vashishta Gufa
    • Haridwar Rishikesh Badrinath Rd
    • 249192, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India

Check availability

From Rishikesh: 1-Day Trip to Devprayag & Vashistha Cave

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h

Pickup included

Price details
NZ$71.00 x 2 AdultsNZ$142.00
Total
Price is NZ$142.00
Until Wed, 11 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Inclusions
    Driver assist you as assistance
  • Inclusions
    Private Transport
  • Exclusions
    Drinks
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks, unless specified

Know before you book

    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Vashishta Gufa

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Vashishta Gufa, also known as Vashistha Cave, is a sacred and ancient cave located about 25 km from Rishikesh, India, on the banks of the holy River Ganges along the Rishikesh-Badrinath road. It is believed to be the meditation spot of Sage Vashishta, one of the seven great sages (Saptarishis) in Hindu mythology, who meditated here for many years. The cave is known for its serene and spiritually charged atmosphere, attracting meditation enthusiasts and spiritual seekers. It features a Shiv Linga inside and is surrounded by natural beauty including gular trees and the flowing Ganges.

Raghunath Jew Temple

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Raghunath Temple in Devprayag, India, is an ancient and revered Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Rama, an avatar of Vishnu worshipped here as Raghunathji. Situated at the sacred confluence of the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers, which form the Ganges, the temple holds immense religious importance. Historically, it was established or rebuilt by the philosopher Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century and later expanded by the Garhwal kings. The temple is constructed in the traditional Deula architectural style and houses a granite image of Lord Rama. It also includes smaller shrines dedicated to other deities like Badrinath, Adi Shankara, Shiva, Sita, and Hanuman.

Devprayag

  • 2h
Devprayag Sangam in Devprayag, India, is a profoundly sacred site where the two holy rivers, Bhagirathi and Alaknanda, merge to form the Ganges, one of the most revered rivers in Hinduism. The confluence is considered the official starting point of the Ganga and holds immense religious and mythological significance. According to Hindu mythology, King Bhagirath performed intense penance to bring the heavenly Ganges to Earth to purify the ashes of his ancestors. The Bhagirathi River is regarded as the celestial descent of the Ganga, while the Alaknanda, originating near Badrinath, symbolises devotion and penance. Their merging at Devprayag symbolises the union of the divine and earthly waters, creating a holy river essential for purification and spiritual redemption. The name "Devprayag" means "Godly Confluence," reflecting its sacred status.

Location

Activity location

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    Vashishta Gufa
    • Haridwar Rishikesh Badrinath Rd
    • 249192, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Vashishta Gufa
    • Haridwar Rishikesh Badrinath Rd
    • 249192, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India

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