Now is an excellent time for taking walks along Ganga. The temperatures throughout the day are pleasant and the waters are pristine.
If you want to take a dip in our holy river early morning, just wait until the sun comes out from behind the hills before you dive in.
For recommendations on where to go for walks and how to combine it with a temple visit, rafting tour or trekking trip, just contact us.
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As we are committed to provide fair and transparent pricing to our clients, please find below an overview of fees for the most popular CAR TRIPS. All prices listed here include fuel, road tax, state tax and parking fees:
Below rates might vary when fuel prices increase/decrease.
GOING TO RISHIKESH
With a 4 seater car:
Haridwar to Rishikesh: 1000
Jolly Grant airport to Rishikesh: 900
Dehradun City to Rishikesh: 2000
Delhi to Rishikesh: 4500
Kunjapuri to Rishikesh: 1500
Neelkanth to Rishikesh: 1800
Vashishta Cave to Rishikesh: 1800
Rajaji National Park to Rishikesh: 1200
Mussoorie to Rishikesh: 3500
With a 6 seater car:
Haridwar to Rishikesh: 1800
Jolly Grant airport to Rishikesh: 1800
Dehradun City to Rishikesh: 3000
Delhi to Rishikesh: 7000
Kunjapuri to Rishikesh: 2000
Neelkanth to Rishikesh: 2000
Vashishta Cave to Rishikesh: 2000
Rajaji National Park to Rishikesh: 2000
Mussoorie to Rishikesh: 4000
LEAVING FROM RISHIKESH
With a 4 seater car:
Rishikesh to Haridwar: 1000
Rishikesh to Jolly Grant airport: 900
Rishikesh to Dehradun City: 2000
Rishikesh to Delhi: 4500
Rishikesh to Kunjapuri: 1500
Rishikesh to Neelkanth: 1800
Rishikesh to Vashishta Cave: 1800
Rishikesh to Rajaji National Park: 1200
Rishikesh to Mussoorie: 3500
With a 6 seater car:
Rishikesh to Haridwar: 1800
Rishikesh to Jolly Grant airport: 1800
Rishikesh to Dehradun City: 3000
Rishikesh to Delhi: 7000
Rishikesh to Kunjapuri: 2000
Rishikesh to Neelkanth: 2000
Rishikesh to Vashishta Cave: 2000
Rishikesh to Rajaji National Park: 2000
Rishikesh to Mussoorie: 4000
All prices allow drop/pick up before Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula bridge. If you need a taxi on ‘the other’ side, an small additional charge applies. Just contact us for further information.
If you book a return trip (= both ways) we offer a discount.
If you require day trips or journeys with Tempo Traveller or to other destinations, just contact us.
Apart from Taxi and Driver Services, we offer ticketing for flights, trains and public buses.
Note: once you bought your bus ticket from us, the bus conductor or bus station managers might change your arrangement. This is very rare but it can happen (not in our hands!).
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A few days ago, we decided spontaneously to attend the closure ceremony of the Badrinath temple and drove with a group of friends and business partners up the Himalayan serpetines.
Badrinath is a holy town at 3300m, close to the Tibet/China border, and it is the most important of the four sites of India’s Char Dham pilgrimage. Because of the extreme weather conditions in the region, the temple is only open for six months a year (between April and November).
On the day of closure, Akhanda Jyothi (eternal light) is lit – a lamp filled with ghee to last for six months.
The photos show Badrinath temple and the surroundings on the closing day, already covered by snow.
Attending the opening ceremony of Badrinath temple (which we did this year) AS WELL AS the closing of the temple on the last day of the season, is seen as highly auspicious.
Enjoy the snapshots and Be blessed!
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Sohan Tours & Travel are wishing you and your families a Very Happy Diwali!
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The Char Dham Yatra season 2017 has begun! And a couple of days ago we went to the official opening of Badrinath temple, high up in the Himalayas. For those who could not make it there, below some snapshots of the breathtaking and beautifully decorated site (flower garlands alert!).
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On the opening day, 6. May, also President Pranab Mukherjee was present during the gate opening of shrine. CM Uttarakhand Trivendra Singh Rawat and State Tourism Minister Satpal Maharaj accompanied Mukherjee during his visit (in the picture below with the shrine’s chief priest).
For the first time in many years, this 1st day celebration in Badrinath was visited by more than tenthousand people, Indians as well as foreigners. Pedestrians around the shrine were so crowded that each visitor had to queue 2-3 hours before entering the temple. And just check the car line on the road leading to Badrinath on the picture below!
The re-awakened popularity of the four sacred pilgrimage sites is probably linked to a.) the properly rebuilt road network (after the Uttarakhand disaster 2013) and b) Prime Minister Narendra Modi recent visit of Kedarnath. On Wednesday he paid obeisance at Kedarnath as the portals of the shrine were reopened after remaining closed for six months during the winter season.
Be blessed!
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All pictures © 2017 Sohan Tours & Travel (except third from top: Indian Express)
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New Weekly Taxi Sharing Service:
EVERY WEDNESDAY
from Rishikesh to Manali
Per Person charge: INR 2500 all incl.
(including road tax, state tax, parking fee)
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Departure time: 6:00 PM
Departure point: Sohan Tours & Travel, Tapovan/Rishikesh
*BY RESERVATION ONLY*
Call or email us:
mobile: +91 9557 4177 65
or: +91 9358 5748 61
sohantoursandtravel@gmail.com
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This new season we offer:
TAXI SHARING going from Rishikesh to Delhi:
Delhi Airport & New Delhi Railway Station
Per Person charge: INR 1100 all incl.
(including road tax, state tax, parking fee)
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Call or email us:
mobile: +91 9557 4177 65
or: +91 9358 5748 61
sohantoursandtravel@gmail.com
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Sohan Kumar, founder and owner of Sohan Tours & Travel, expanded his entrepreneurial activities. Recently opened hotel ‘The Lily Rishikesh’ has partnered up with Treebo. And in addition, as a sign of commitment to highlighting local and regional culture, Sohan Tours & Travel was chosen as trusted agency partner and travel consultant for the hotel guests.
Dear Clients, Friends and Cooperation Partners,
we are pleased to introduce Treebo – The Lily | Rishikesh:
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The Lily is a 15 rooms boutique hotel overlooking the Ganga valley of the Himalayan foothills. It offers hospitality with heart – professional, friendly, attentive service and fine quality accommodation. For your comfort and convenience, the hotel has its own spa, restaurant, cafe, yoga hall – and travel agency.
Scenically located in the city’s Tapovan / Laxman Jhula area, The Lily is the ideal starting point for pilgrimages into the epic Himalayas, to explore nature and visit the renowned yoga schools, famous temples and ashrams.
Hotel amenities include:
FREE guest car parking
FREE wifi
24 Hour reception
CCTV security cameras
Vegetarian restaurant & Cafe
Yoga & Event Hall
Spa for ayurveda & massage therapy
Laundry Service
On site iron & Ironing board
Bespoke toiletries
International plugs
Trusted travel agent
ATM
The Rooms:
The Lily features 15 double rooms, each with an ensuite bathroom, AC/ temperature control, LCD television, seating and desk area, free water and tea maker. Open and airy, thanks to large windows, all rooms feature neutral, soothing colours with just a dash of bright tones for that unique Indian Look & Feel.
Room Facilities:
Free wifi
Free tea
Free mineral water
Flatscreen TV
AC & Ceiling fan
Modern rain shower
Kimirica toiletries
Plush white towels
Slippers
Hairdryer
Sewing kit
Shaving kit & Dental kit
Iron & Ironing board (on request)
bespoke toiletries, organic tea and even in-room yoga mats!
The Name:
The lily has many meanings. Traditionally, it is the flower of health, union and purity – bringing a quality of innocence in our lives. Therewith, it is also the flower of the spiritually advanced. Existing in the East and the West, the lily is a beautiful symbol for hospitality and bridging worlds.
Given Rishikesh’s central role in the Hindu and Yoga tradition as well as during the Satsang & International Yoga Festival season, the city is a powerspot which attracts many visitors from all over the planet. The Lily offers hospitality with heart and is positioned as hub for inspiring exchange between Indian and Western culture.
The Restaurant & Cafe
The Lily chef and his team offer you well-prepared dishes, respecting the seasons of local produce and Indian traditions…
The Spa
On the rooftop of The Lily you’ll find a heaven for classic Ayurveda and holistic Massage Therapy for detoxifying, relaxing or re-energising your body, mind and spirit. It comprises a spaceous lobby, four treatment rooms, a steam room, shower, plush towels and fine essential oils…
The Hall
The spacious, well equipped Yoga Hall is used for regular yoga and meditation classes. Courses are run by residential certified Yoga teachers. The hall is also an ideal venue for events, talks and workshops… Check The Lily events calendar!
For your online reservations and further information on hotel facilities, spa treatments, dining, functions and events, click:
http://www.the-lily-hotel.com
or call: +91 135 2434 999
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The Story Of Yoga – Show for Discovery Channel
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Whether weekend treks or customised longer treks, we organise trekking tours for individuals and groups in the Himalayas of Uttarakhand, the state in North India, also called ‘Dev Bhumi’, the Abode of Gods.
There are beautiful treks for every months of the year! And from the greenest beginner to the sharpest professional adventure travellers, we can get you where you want to go and assure you a fantastic trip. We cooperate with an experienced team and a certified member of ATOAI (Adventure Tour Operators Association of India), an ISO 9001: 2008 certified company.
VALLEY OF FLOWERS TREK:
July – August
6 days, 56 km, max. altitude 15,696ft
Fitness level: easy
CHOPTA: CHANDRASHILA & DEORIA TAL TREK:
All year
4 days, 25km, max altitude 13,550 ft
Fitness level: easy
DAYARA BUGYAL TREK:
April – June & Sept – Nov
7 days, 29km, max altitude 12,000 ft
Fitness level: easy
NAG TIBBA TREK:
April – June & Sept – Nov
2days, 16km, max altitude 9,910 ft
Fitness level: easy
WINTER KUARI PASS TREK:
Dec – Jan
6 days, 33km, max altitude 12,763 ft
Fitness level: easy – moderate
BRAHMATAL TREK:
Dec – Feb
6 days, 22km, max altitude 12,000 ft
Fitness level: easy – moderate
HAR KI TREK:
April – June & Sept – Nov
8 days, 77km, max altitude 11,675 ft
Fitness level: easy – moderate
AULI SNOW SKIING:
Jan – March
6 days, max altitude 11,000 ft
Fitness level: easy – moderate
BAGINI GLACIER & CHANGBANG BASE CAMP:
May – June & Sept – Oct
8 days, 43km, max altitude 14,816 ft
Fitness level: moderate
RUPIN PASS TREK:
May – June & Sept – Oct
8 days, 52km, max altitude 15,250 ft
Fitness level: moderate – difficult
ROOPKUND TREK:
May – June & Sept – Oct
8 days, 53km, max altitude 15,696 ft
Fitness level: moderate – difficult
Team & Facilities
Trek leaders are qualified with Basic Mountaineering Course and Advanced Mountaineering Course. Each of the Trek Leaders holds Wilderness First Aid Responder Certification. Besides Trek Leaders, every batch has sufficient support staff including local guides, cooks and helpers. Local guides & Sherpa’s will get you to know the real adventure of any Himalayan trips of India better than anyone else. Equipment: Hi-end, sturdy, well maintained sleeping tents, dining tents, toilet tents and other equipment like climbing ropes, crampons etc. Food: Hygienic, energising and mainly vegetarian food with occasional egg dishes. Emergency Equipment: Stretcher, oxygen cylinders and well-stocked First Aid kits. Accommodation: In comfortable guesthouses at base camps or in high quality tents on twin sharing basis.
Tailored Trekking Tours
If you would like a customised trip, we’re happy to help you.
Please email us the following information, using the form in the CONTACT section:
Your full name and contact details
Preferred Location
Duration of the trip
Number of participants
Age group of participants
Type of service (economy, standard, luxury)
Budget
Additional information
Contact us for further details and bookings
Namaste.
easy: beginners with good health, above 10 yrs
easy to moderate: beginners with good health, above 12 yrs
moderate: previous experience preferred, above 13 yrs
moderate to difficult: trekkers with at least 1 Himalaya trek experience, above 13 yrs
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