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  • Verushka H
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Our trip to Rishikesh and Haridwar was absolutely brilliant—one of the most spiritual and memorable experiences of my life. From start to finish, our tour guide, Chandresh, was exceptional, providing deep insights into every site we visited, making the journey even more meaningful.

    One of the most special moments was participating in the Ganga Aarti, a mesmerizing and sacred ceremony on the banks of the Ganges. Watching the lamps float down the river while hearing the rhythmic chants was truly magical. We also had the opportunity to take a dip in the holy river, which was both refreshing and deeply symbolic.

    If you’re considering visiting Rishikesh and Haridwar, I cannot recommend it enough. It’s a must-do for anyone seeking a meaningful and transformative experience.
    Written 16 February 2025
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  • Wanderer36826967911
    7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A great company. I found Davish and Kalyan really friendly and professional guys. They made the trip really enjoyable. I also found them a great help with information on what to do around the area. They definitely went above and beyond 😁
    Written 18 February 2025
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  • Vishal T
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I have my Haridwar, Rishikesh package with Mr Ajay. It was really a great experience. He very proactive and very friendly. His knowledge about the destination very great. I really enjoy the trip and definitely would recommend Mr Ajay to my friends and family

    Thank you
    Written 15 February 2025
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  • Storyteller769854
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An excellent one day journey , either in culture or in religion. The driver is very good 👍. The guide was good as well except a little in a hurry .
    Written 20 December 2023
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  • Nomad16707918669
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Everything was excellent and the guide shelesh was professional and friendly. We enjoyed the trek and captured the memory for the life time.
    Written 17 September 2024
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  • SATTI A
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I contacted Sachin from INDIA TREKKING AND TOURS to arrange Trip for my family to Kunjapuri temple to Neer waterfall trek . I found them Via tripadvisor and I have short listed them because most of the reviews seem genuine and generally positive.

    With help of India trekking tours our tour went very well and got successfully completed. We highly recommend this company for any trip and trek in India.
    Written 4 March 2024
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  • LaxR
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I had an outstanding experience with Saksham Holidays ! Their well-maintained cars, well-behaved staff, and experienced drivers with excellent knowledge of locations, especially in Delhi NCR and Rishikesh Haridwar, made my journey exceptional. I highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a seamless and enjoyable travel experience. Special thanks to Mr Pandey who is maintaining all services.
    Written 12 September 2024
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  • Companion48064190151
    Lucknow, India2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stay this hotel 2 night
    Hotel located on road situated 2 km distance from Ganga ji Early check in allowed by staff which makes my stay more comfortable. Nicely well maintained clean room with huge bath area . Clean atmosphere nice food quality enjoyed at rooptop . Staff was prompt and quick . Overall my short stay was great . Thanks to entire team. Hopefully to see u regular on my official tour
    Written 17 December 2024
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  • Travel guy
    United Kingdom601 contributions
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    We booked this trip through Getyourguide, but it was provided in country by Amusing Destinations. The initial interaction I had with the Service Provider was very positive as they kindly agreed to pick us up from our hotel, which was located across the river from Rishikesh main town to save us walking around.

    The problems started when I was contacted by the guide Bhupinder the evening before our trip. He firstly insisted we changed the pick-up time from 0700 to 0600 "to avoid the heat' strange, I thought, given we were going to be out for 10 hours. Then, once he knew where our hotel was located, he tried to get us to meet him over the river in Rishikesh, which I refused given the Service Provider had agreed to pick us up from the hotel.

    The following morning, I received WhatsApp messages from Bhupinder at 0530 asking if we were ready yet, to which I replied we would be ready at 0600 as agreed. On pick-up there seemed to be an element of frustration on the half of both the guide and the driver. There were no introductions or chat about what our trip would entail, the usual things you would expect. Then, for the next 30 mins, we were subjected to aggressive, high-speed driving on narrow, twisty mountain roads, which nearly resulted in several head-on collisions, only avoided by last-minute breaking. On stopping for a cup of tea at a roadside cafe, I reprimanded the guide and told him in no uncertain terms to make the driver slow down telling him that the driving was not only making us feel sick but scaring us. To be fair the rest of the journey to Devprayag was a bit more sedate.

    On arrival in Devprayag, Bhupinder took us to the confluence of the rivers, which was stunning and to a small temple there. This was followed by a lovely breakfast in a roadside cafe. In total, we spent about an hour in Devprayag.

    Following breakfast, we got back in the xar and headed back in the direction of Rishikesh, with us assuming we were going to visit both the cave and waterfalls - not to be!! The drive back was again unpleasant, and while no near misses with oncoming traffic, the driver reverted to type, speeding again and overtaking traffic on blind bends, etc.

    As we neared our hotel, I asked Bhupinder if we were returning to our hotel, to which he relied yes. We asked to be dropped off near the old Lakhsman Jhula Bridge. On getting out of the car, I showed Bhupinder the online itinerary for the trip and asked why we were not visiting either the cave or the waterfall to which he looked confused as if he didn't know it was part of the trip. We just walked off, leaving the pair of them standing there, no doubt expecting a tip.

    I emailed the Service Provider to tell them what had happened, expressing my disappointment. They eventually replied after speaking to the guide and driver who denied driving unsafely as expected, but more annoying was that the guide told his boss that they had offered to take us to the cave and waterfall which we declined. The Service Provider didn't apologise. he just asked me not to leave a bad review as it wasn't deserved. Sorry, I disagree. I have since reported the issues to Getyourguide who are dealing with it.

    So, Devprayag is definitely worth a visit. It is beautiful, but be careful when choosing the trip provider and ensure you visit all the locations on the itinerary. I certainly wouldn't recommend Amusing Destinations.
    Written 7 November 2024
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  • David S
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I recently had the pleasure of joining your day trip to Haridwar and Rishikesh, and I am happy to share that the entire experience was truly delightful. Thank you for organizing such a memorable and seamless trip. I’ll gladly recommend your travel agency to friends and family, and I look forward to exploring more destinations with you in the future!
    Written 9 September 2024
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  • vijay
    29 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Haridwar is hot in days during April and bit colder during nights. You can get so many trains from Delhi, har ki pauri is very closed to haridwar railway station and you can easily reach by e-rickshaw by just 20 rs/person. If in case you won't get direct train and you plan suddenly. You can have connecting trains via delhi to laksar by ktw-anvt express departing from anand vihar terminal at 21:45 and reach laksar by 01:41 am next day. From laksar there are many trains to haridwar. Ganga aarti in night is awesome you can enjoy. Not many places to visit nearby, you can easily reach rishikesh by trains from haridwar or by auto. Ram jhula & janki setu are the famous spots to visit.
    Punjabi dhaba in front of railway station is having very nice food, jain chat corner is only hype don't go there.
    Written 1 May 2024
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  • Sohini S
    New Delhi, India28 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Visited Rishikesh in Dec 2nd week.
    We assumed it will be cold but it was Sunny & very pleasant, enjoyed thoroughly the day along with visiting Neelkanth Temple , Beetles Ashram, Parmarth Ashram, Relaxing at the Ghat , Evening Arti at Triveni Ghat & amazing food.

    We stayed at Hotel Indira Nikunj. It was a comfortable stay along with delicious food. They conduct yoga session in morning as well . The location is within city & easily approachable.

    Few good food joints : German Bakery near Laxman Jhula, There Pizzas are amazing but prices are a bit on higher side.
    Rajasthani Sweets Mishthan Bhandar: Amazing food in great price.
    Hotel Indira Nikunj: Food is really delicious & also pocket friendly.

    The essence of Rishikesh is a juncture of Religious as well as Adventurous due to the availability of different sports activity & Temples. It has a very Old World Charm yet youth full..
    Looking forward to visit again.
    Written 28 December 2019
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  • Laura E
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Such a nice hike last week :) our guide took us for sunrise at the temple, a nice breakfast and then a big downhill descent back into Tapovan - a wonderful day seeing birds, trees and we even got to swim in the waterfall - totally worth the 5am start - thank you Sarah and Himanshu!
    Written 27 January 2025
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  • Flyer64059540178
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I had an amazing day in Rishikesh and Hardware. It was a fantastic and unforgettable experience. Naveen my guide was very knowledgeable. The lunch at the Ashram was one of the most delicious meals I had in India. My driver Sunil always had cold water on hand and made sure that the restroom stops were clean. His car was very comfortable. The Ashram where the Beatles stayed was so interesting. The highlight for me was Hardware at the Ganga Aarti to witness the river worshipping ceremony. My guide made sure I had a good spot to sit so I could see the ceremony easily.
    Written 4 October 2024
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