Rishikesh Free Walking Tour

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Your guru: Alpesh
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Rishikesh
Available in: English

About the guru Alpesh

Guiding international tourists in Rishikesh and nearby since 2014. I have guided tourists from more than 60 countries in last 4 years. Studied sociology, english and sanskrit. I like meeting new people which is why i love guiding.

About the tour

Type of Tour: Guided Walking Tour on Sharing Basis. (Small Group Tour Max 8 guests)

Tour Operates: Every Monday & Thursday.

Tour Timing: Total 3 to 4 hrs.

Overall Walking: 03 Kms approx on uneven surfaces.

Language: English only

Starting Place: Madras Cafe. Near Ram Jhula Auto / Car Parking. Cafe is just near the entrance to the market below double floor parking. Guide will meet you here.

Places To Visit: In this tour we will visit Sivananda Ashram, Ram Jhula Bridge, Swargashram Market, Gita Bhawan Ashram and Parmarth Niketan Ashram. Evening Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan is also part of the tour. Guide will explain about places you visit and apart from that you will also get some interesting information on Rishikesh, ashrams, temples, hindu religion and of course the holy river ganga.

Ending Place: Tour will end at Ram Jhula Taxi Stand from where you can easily get Auto Rickshaw or Taxi to your destination.

Total Cost: You can pay whatever you think the tour deserve. If you don’t like the tour don’t pay. We prefer guests make payment in envelope.

Entry Fees or Any Other Cost: There is no entry fees at any places mentioned in the tour. All the places in the tour is religious places so there is no entry fees. At temples or ashram some people pay donation but it is not compulsory. There is boat ride to cross the river instead walking on bridge which cost INR 10 per person. Boat doesn’t work after sunset.

Starting Time: Dec & Jan – 2.45 pm, Feb & Mar – 3 pm, Apr & May 3.30 pm, Jun & Jul – 4 pm, Aug & Sep – 3.30 pm. Oct & Nov-3 Pm.

Ending Time: Ending time can be little changed which depends on ganga aarti. Average tour takes 3 to 4 hrs.

Meeting point

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How to find me: Outside the cafe

Tour duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

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Tour schedule

Select Thursday, Jul 18th
16:00
Select Monday, Jul 22nd
16:00
Select Thursday, Jul 25th
16:00
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	What's the price? A guruwalk is a pay-what-you want walking tour, which means, it's completely free to book and join the group, but the 'guru' expects to be rewarded once the tour ends. Some people give 5, some people give 50, you choose the price. Reservations in advance are mandatory because if the 'guru' doesn't see any bookings one day, she will not show up at the meeting point. Or if she has too many 'walkers' that day, won't allow you to join without the reservation. Booking is completely free, fast and easy. Book your guruwalk now!

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What's the price?

A guruwalk is a pay-what-you want walking tour, which means, it's completely free to book and join the group, but the 'guru' expects to be rewarded once the tour ends. Some people give 5, some people give 50, you choose the price.

Reservations in advance are mandatory because if the 'guru' doesn't see any bookings one day, she will not show up at the meeting point. Or if she has too many 'walkers' that day, won't allow you to join without the reservation. Booking is completely free, fast and easy. Book your guruwalk now!