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Saraswati Pushkaralu Yatra from Delhi
Tour Overview
The Saraswati Pushkaralu is a highly sacred festival, celebrated every 12 years! The event honours River Saraswati and also pays homage to the deity linked with the river – Goddess Saraswati. The event takes place on a rare astrological occurrence and is therefore highly spiritually significant. Saraswati Pushkaralu Tour from Delhi 2025 entails taking holy dips (believed to cleanse sins), performing fire rituals, and ancestral rites, and seeking blessings for knowledge and creativity. Moreover, the vibrant atmosphere of the event is truly another-worldly and must be participated in by every devout Hindu.
The Saraswati Pushkaralu is not only an opportunity to move a notch further in spirituality but is also an invitation to explore the rich, scenic beauty of Mana Village – where it’ll be held this year. In addition, the festival draws tourists from all over the country, thus, bonding people and communities. This essentially promotes the idea of common faith and unity in diversity. Whether your journey is for personal growth or collective spirituality, the Saraswati Pushkaralu Tour from Delhi leaves you with a profound spiritual experience with a lingering sense of divinity and peace!
Tour Highlights
- Holy Bathing Rituals: Take a holy dip in the icy waters of the Saraswati River. It’s widely believed that bathing here during the Saraswati Pushkaralu event cleanses your Karma and increases your spiritual merits.
- Pujas and Rituals: Devotees perform homas, special poojas, ancestral rites like Pitra Tarpan, and more on the holy banks of the river.
- Spiritual Significance: Goddess Saraswati is revered as the deity of wisdom, knowledge, music, and art. Devotees pray to her to seek her blessings in endeavours of learning, creative projects, and enlightenment.
- Special Locations: The River Saraswati has disappeared from many locations in the country. However, there are still some places where its holy waters seem to emerge. These spots became highly sacred and a place for worship during the Pushkaralu.
- Saraswati Pushkaralu Tour from Delhi is the perfect event for devotees to seek the blessing of Goddess Saraswati for higher learning, peace, and growth. Moreover, performing rituals at the river helps tourists strengthen their bond with the esteemed river and, in turn, with the Goddess Saraswati herself!
Tour at a Glance
Duration
05 Days / 04 Nights
Start / End
Haridwar / Haridwar
Tour Style
Private / Customisable
Stay
Selected hotel category
Meals
As per confirmed plan
Tour Type
Pilgrimage Tour
Transport
Private vehicle
Route
Haridwar → Kurukshetra → Prayagraj → Varanasi → Haridwar
Best Season
Nov-Feb Peak Mar-Apr Good May-Oct Off Season
Secure Booking
Trip Support
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Brief Tour Program
| Day | Tour Program | Distance / Time | Major Highlight / Sightseeing | Meals | Overnight |
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| 01 | Haridwar to Kurukshetra | Road / transfer time varies | Haridwar Railway Station Min, Har Ki Pauri Min, Bhram Kund Min, Manasa Devi Min | Dinner | Kurukshetra |
| 02 | Kurukshetra to Prayagraj | Road / transfer time varies | Ram Jhula Min, Lakshman Jhula Min, Sivananda Ashram Min, Gita Bhawan Min, Parmarth Niketan Min | Breakfast & Dinner | Prayagraj |
| 03 | Prayagraj Excursion | Local / 4–8 hrs | Narasimha Temple Min, Vishnu Prayag Min, Saraswati River Min, Vyas Gufa Min, Ganesh Gufa Min | Breakfast & Dinner | Prayagraj |
| 04 | Prayagraj to Varanasi | Approx. 150 km / 2.9 hrs | Tapta Kund Min, Badrinath Temple Min, Badri Narayanan Min | Breakfast & Dinner | Varanasi |
| 05 | Varanasi to Haridwar | Approx. 900 km / 17.3 hrs | Haridwar, Varanasi, Varanasi: Kashi Vishwanath Temple | Breakfast | Tour Ends |
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive Delhi – Haridwar (220 km/5 Hrs)
Top Attractions Haridwar Railway Station Min, Har Ki Pauri Min
Arrive Delhi – Haridwar (220 km/5 Hrs)
Top Attractions Haridwar Railway Station Min, Har Ki Pauri Min
- Welcome to New Delhi! Upon arrival at Delhi Airport/Railway Station, you will be greeted and assisted by our representative.
- Then, you’ll be driven to Haridwar and will be checked into the hotel there.
- In the evening, visit the banks of the pious river Ganga and take part in popular rituals:
- Take a holy dip and witness the striking evening Aarti at Har-ki-Pauri.
- Visit Brahma Kund at Har-ki-Pauri, which is popularized as the spot where Amrit (nectar) spilled out of the pitcher during Samudra Manthan.
- A visit to Manasa Devi Temple (if time permits).
Dinner Overnight in Kurukshetra
Places to Visit
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Popular Attraction
Har Ki Pauri
Visit Har Ki Pauri, a notable sightseeing stop known for its cultural, spiritual, historical or scenic importance during the journey.
Scenic Attraction
Brahma Kund
Visit Brahma Kund, a notable sightseeing stop known for its cultural, spiritual, historical or scenic importance during the journey.
Sacred Landmark
Mansa Devi Temple
Visit Mansa Devi Temple, a notable sightseeing stop known for its cultural, spiritual, historical or scenic importance during the journey.
Day 2
Haridwar – Rishikesh - Pipalkoti (200kms/7 hrs)
Top Attractions Ram Jhula Min, Lakshman Jhula Min
Haridwar – Rishikesh - Pipalkoti (200kms/7 hrs)
Top Attractions Ram Jhula Min, Lakshman Jhula Min
- Have a hearty meal in the morning.
- Then proceed to sightseeing in Rishikesh:
- Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula
- Shivanand Ashram
- Gita Bhavan
- Pramarth Niketan
- Drive to Pipalkoti and on the way there, visit:
- Nandprayag
- Karanprayag
- Rudraprayag
- Upon arrival in Pipalkoti, you’ll be checked into a hotel for an overnight stay.
Breakfast & Dinner Overnight in Prayagraj
Places to Visit
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Ram Jhula
Visit Ram Jhula, a notable sightseeing stop known for its cultural, spiritual, historical or scenic importance during the journey.
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Laxman Jhula
Visit Laxman Jhula, a notable sightseeing stop known for its cultural, spiritual, historical or scenic importance during the journey.
Popular Attraction
Sivananda Ashram, Rishikesh
Visit Sivananda Ashram, Rishikesh, a notable sightseeing stop known for its cultural, spiritual, historical or scenic importance during the journey.
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Gita Bhawan, Rishikesh
Visit Gita Bhawan, Rishikesh, a notable sightseeing stop known for its cultural, spiritual, historical or scenic importance during the journey.
Popular Attraction
Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh
Visit Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh, a notable sightseeing stop known for its cultural, spiritual, historical or scenic importance during the journey.
Scenic Attraction
Nandprayag
Visit Nandprayag, a notable sightseeing stop known for its cultural, spiritual, historical or scenic importance during the journey.
Scenic Attraction
Karanprayag
Visit Karanprayag, a notable sightseeing stop known for its cultural, spiritual, historical or scenic importance during the journey.
Scenic Attraction
Rudraprayag
Visit Rudraprayag, a notable sightseeing stop known for its cultural, spiritual, historical or scenic importance during the journey.
Day 3
Pipalkoti -Mana Village - Saraswati Pushkaralu- Badrinath (80 km/4 Hrs)
Top Attractions Narasimha Temple Min, Vishnu Prayag Min
Pipalkoti -Mana Village - Saraswati Pushkaralu- Badrinath (80 km/4 Hrs)
Top Attractions Narasimha Temple Min, Vishnu Prayag Min
- Enjoy a fulfilling breakfast in the morning.
- Afterward, you’ll be driven to Badrinath along the route covering Joshimath (Narasimha Temple) and Vishnu Prayag. On arrival, you’ll be transported to your pre-booked hotel.
- Later, you’ll be driven to the banks of the Saraswati River in Mana Village, where you can:
- Take a holy dip in the river
- Perform other sacred rituals on the auspicious occasion of Saraswati Pushkar
- Thereafter, enjoy sites in Mana Village, such as Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa and Bhim Pul
- After that, you’ll be driven back to Badrinath for the evening Darshan at Badrinath temple.
- Enjoy a restful night’s sleep at your hotel at Badrinath.
Breakfast & Dinner Overnight in Prayagraj
Places to Visit
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Sacred Landmark
Narasimha Temple, Joshimath
Visit Narasimha Temple, Joshimath, a notable sightseeing stop known for its cultural, spiritual, historical or scenic importance during the journey.
Scenic Attraction
Vishnuprayag
Visit Vishnuprayag, a notable sightseeing stop known for its cultural, spiritual, historical or scenic importance during the journey.
Scenic Attraction
Saraswati River, Mana
Visit Saraswati River, Mana, a notable sightseeing stop known for its cultural, spiritual, historical or scenic importance during the journey.
Historic Site
Vyas Gufa, Mana
Visit Vyas Gufa, Mana, a notable sightseeing stop known for its cultural, spiritual, historical or scenic importance during the journey.
Historic Site
Ganesh Gufa, Mana
Visit Ganesh Gufa, Mana, a notable sightseeing stop known for its cultural, spiritual, historical or scenic importance during the journey.
Popular Attraction
Bhim Pul, Mana
Visit Bhim Pul, Mana, a notable sightseeing stop known for its cultural, spiritual, historical or scenic importance during the journey.
Day 4
Badrinath - Srinagar (200km/8 hrs)
Top Attractions Tapta Kund Min, Badrinath Temple Min
Badrinath - Srinagar (200km/8 hrs)
Top Attractions Tapta Kund Min, Badrinath Temple Min
- In the early morning, take part in the following rituals:
- Take a holy dip in Tapt Kund.
- Seek Darshan at Badrivishal Temple
- Offer prayers to idols of Ganesh, Kubera, Garuda, Narada, Uddhava, and more
- Get Charnamrit (Abhishekam Jal) from the temple compound
- See other temples in the shrine complex, such as:
- Laxmi Mata
- Nar-Narayana
- Hanuman
- Ghantakarna
- Kamdhenu
- You can also perform Pind Daan at Brahma Kapal
- Afterward, you’ll be driven to Srinagar and checked into your hotel for an overnight stay.
Breakfast & Dinner Overnight in Varanasi
Places to Visit
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Scenic Attraction
Tapt Kund
Visit Tapt Kund, a notable sightseeing stop known for its cultural, spiritual, historical or scenic importance during the journey.
Sacred Landmark
Badrinath Temple
Visit Badrinath Temple, a notable sightseeing stop known for its cultural, spiritual, historical or scenic importance during the journey.
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Badri Narayan
Visit Badri Narayan, a notable sightseeing stop known for its cultural, spiritual, historical or scenic importance during the journey.
Day 5
Srinagar – Devprayag - Haridwar - Delhi (350 km/10 hrs)
Top Attractions Haridwar, Varanasi
Srinagar – Devprayag - Haridwar - Delhi (350 km/10 hrs)
Top Attractions Haridwar, Varanasi
- After breakfast in the morning, you’ll be transported back to Delhi. On the way back, take in the beautiful confluence of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda at Devprayag.
- Later that day, you’ll be dropped off at Delhi Airport/Railway station, and from there on you can continue your onward journey.
Your tour concludes here. We hope you have made happy and pleasant memories!
Breakfast Tour Ends
Inclusions & Exclusions
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Pick-up & Drop-off Assistance Seamless transportation to and from your designated location.
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Transport AC vehicle for the entire route with comfortable options like Sedan, SUV, Van, or Traveller.
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Sightseeing All tourist spots mentioned in the itinerary.
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Transfers Airport, railway station, or bus stand pick-up & drop.
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Driver Experienced and knowledgeable about all routes and destinations.
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Taxes & Allowances Toll taxes, parking, permits, and driver allowance included.
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Accommodation Night stay in your choice of 2-star, 3-star, 4-star, or 5-star hotels.
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Meals Veg breakfast at the hotel.
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Water Bottles Packaged drinking water on board (1 bottle).
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Guided Tours Knowledgeable English-speaking guides in Agra & Jaipur.
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Airfare / Train Fare Domestic and international travel not included.
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VISA Fees Not included.
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Entry Tickets Monuments, museums, darshan, pooja, or activity charges.
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Insurance Medical and travel insurance not included.
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Meals & Drinks Anything beyond the included breakfast.
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Camera Fees Charges for still/video cameras at tourist attractions.
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Others Not Mentioned Anything not listed under inclusions.
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Special Ride Rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi.
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GST 5% GST applicable on the total billing amount.
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Local Transport Charges Costs for tuk-tuk, auto, rickshaw, cable car, porter, etc. (Our vehicle operates only up to permitted parking/designated points; guests cover beyond that.).
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Traveller Reviews
4.3
20 reviews
Value for Money
4.3
Accommodation
4.3
Vehicle & Driver
4.3
Itinerary Quality
4.3
AK
18-05-2024
Family trip to Mana Village for Pushkaralu. Weather was quite cold in Badrinath, so carry heavy woollens. Standing near Bhim Pul and listening to the loud roar of Saraswati river gave goosebumps. Simple food, clean rooms, and very respectful local people.
SN
11-05-2024
Mana village Saraswati Pushkaralu Yatra chala bagundi. Snanam and pitru tarpanam completed peacefully. Driver mountain driving skills were excellent. Weather in Badrinath was chilly, but hot tea near Vyas Gufa made it memorable. Room at Srinagar Uttarakhand was neat and clean.
SP
20-05-2024
Short 5 day tour covering Haridwar, Rishikesh, Pipalkoti, Mana and Badrinath. Saraswati Pushkaralu ritual went very well. Devprayag Alaknanda and Bhagirathi confluence was mesmerizing. Great spiritual journey.
DP
16-05-2024
We did Saraswati Pushkaralu sankalpam at Mana village. Holy dip in cold Saraswati river was life changing. Devprayag sangam view on way back to Haridwar was pure bliss. Clean hotels and delicious vegetarian food.
AK
18-05-2024
Family trip to Mana Village for Pushkaralu. Weather was quite cold in Badrinath, so carry heavy woollens. Standing near Bhim Pul and listening to the loud roar of Saraswati river gave goosebumps. Simple food, clean rooms, and very respectful local people.
SN
11-05-2024
Mana village Saraswati Pushkaralu Yatra chala bagundi. Snanam and pitru tarpanam completed peacefully. Driver mountain driving skills were excellent. Weather in Badrinath was chilly, but hot tea near Vyas Gufa made it memorable. Room at Srinagar Uttarakhand was neat and clean.
SP
20-05-2024
Short 5 day tour covering Haridwar, Rishikesh, Pipalkoti, Mana and Badrinath. Saraswati Pushkaralu ritual went very well. Devprayag Alaknanda and Bhagirathi confluence was mesmerizing. Great spiritual journey.
DP
16-05-2024
We did Saraswati Pushkaralu sankalpam at Mana village. Holy dip in cold Saraswati river was life changing. Devprayag sangam view on way back to Haridwar was pure bliss. Clean hotels and delicious vegetarian food.
RC
07-06-2024
Spiritual trip with group of friends. Mana village Saraswati river snanam, Badrinath Dham visit, and Devprayag Prayag view were top highlights. Simple garhwali lunch on hill dhaba was very memorable.
NS
26-05-2024
Completed Pushkaralu snan at Mana village Saraswati river with my wife. Clean vehicle, patient driver on serpentine hill roads, comfortable hotels in Pipalkoti and Srinagar. Haridwar Ganga Aarti was deeply spiritual.
MS
22-05-2024
Visited Badrinath and Mana for Pushkaralu with my husband. Saraswati river view near Vyas Gufa was majestic. Badrinath temple darshan went smooth, though hot water at Pipalkoti hotel took some time in early morning. Local garhwali thali during journey was surprisingly delicious. Highly peaceful Yatra.
BH
15-06-2024
Travelled with elderly parents. Badrinath temple crowd was managed okay. Mana village Saraswati river water was freezing cold but super holy. Few mountain road patches had construction work, but vehicle was steady.
TH
10-06-2024
Beautiful holy Yatra. Taking bath in Saraswati river at Mana village was soul cleansing. Mountain scenery between Rishikesh and Srinagar was gorgeous. Vehicle air conditioning had minor issue on plain roads, but cool hill weather handled it.
PN
01-06-2024
Mana Saraswati Pushkaralu trip mast tha. Water was freezing cold in Saraswati river but spiritual energy was high. Haridwar Ganga Aarti on Day 1 was magical. Car was clean, driver was polite.
AR
19-05-2024
Mana Saraswati Pushkaralu trip ekdam shandar experience. High altitude cold weather in Badrinath was intense. Saraswati river roar under Bhim Pul and Keshav Prayag sangam were breathtaking scenes.
DB
05-06-2024
A wonderful 5-day tour for Saraswati Pushkaralu. Visiting Mana Village, last village of India, and seeing Saraswati river flowing out from mountains was incredible. Traffic jam near Rishikesh on last day added extra hour, but overall smooth trip.
RR
08-06-2024
Arrived Delhi and travelled all the way to Mana. Ganga Aarti at Haridwar Har Ki Pauri on first day set a wonderful tone. Long road journey, specially Srinagar to Delhi on last day was tiring due to summer traffic, but Saraswati river snanam satisfied our heart completely.
VS
02-06-2024
Badrinath Ji darshan and Saraswati river snanam completed smoothly. Mana village last Indian village tag is special. Hill travel takes time, 8 hours driving daily can test patience, but divine feeling overrides everything.
MK
27-05-2024
Good arrangement overall. Mana village Saraswati river dip was freezing cold. Hotel wifi wasn't working in Pipalkoti and Badrinath due to network issues, but spiritual experience made up for it.
GJ
24-05-2024
Mana village Saraswati river Pushkaralu Yatra was well organized. Very long mountain driving, almost 8-10 hours daily. But Badrinath darshan and Saraswati river sight near Ganesh Gufa removed all physical tiredness.
SG
12-06-2024
Mana village lo Pushkaralu Yatra chaala peaceful ga anipinchindi. Badrinath temple atmosphere kuda very divine ga undi. Darshan ki almost 3 hours long queue lo wait cheyyalsi vachindi, so konchem tiring ga anipinchindi. Kaani Bhim Pul daggara Saraswati river origin chusina moment aa waiting motham marchipoyela chesindi.
VR
04-06-2024
Mana Saraswati Pushkaralu Yatra spiritually bahut special rahi. Badrinath temple ki Maha Aarti aur Bhim Pul par Saraswati river ka powerful flow yaadgar raha. Driver ne narrow hill roads par safely drive kiya. Bas long travel hours aur continuous road journey ki wajah se kaafi thakan ho gayi, aur beech mein rest ka time thoda kam laga. Experience meaningful tha, lekin journey thodi exhausting rahi.
KS
14-05-2024
We booked this 5-day Yatra for Saraswati Pushkaralu at Mana village. Taking the holy dip near Keshav Prayag was a deeply emotional experience for my elderly parents. Our Innova driver Ramesh was very patient on the mountain curves between Pipalkoti and Badrinath. On Day 4, the road near Joshimath had minor landslip traffic, delaying us by two hours, but overall the spiritual vibe made it completely worth it.
SC
29-05-2024
Saraswati Pushkaralu snan at Mana was a life dream, and the Devprayag sangam view was breathtaking. The Tempo Traveller was comfortable for our 9-member group, and the food at Pipalkoti was hot and fresh. However, the journey was very tiring due to long road travel and limited rest time. The hotel was clean but quite basic, which made the stay less comfortable. The spiritual experience was special, but the physical fatigue affected the trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saraswati Pushkaralu?
Ans:
Saraswati Pushkaralu is a Hindu festival observed in honour of Goddess Saraswati in the form of the Saraswati River. The holy event occurs once in 12 years when Jupiter enters the sign of Gemini. The festival is celebrated by seeking her blessings and performing rituals like holy dips, homas, etc.
What is the significance of Saraswati Pushkaralu?
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The sacred event is said to cleanse pilgrim’s sins, purify souls, and grant them spiritual merits. Bathing in her holy waters during Saraswati Pushkaralu is considered highly auspicious and is believed to bless devotees with enlightenment, knowledge, and wisdom.
What are some common rituals that are performed during Saraswati Pushkaralu?
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Some common rituals that are frequently performed at the holy banks of River Saraswati are:
- Taking Holy dips in the river.
- Performing Yajna and Homas
- Doing ancestral rites like Tarpan and Shradh
- Doing Archana and Abhishekam of Devi Saraswati with offerings and mantras.
Is fasting necessary during the Saraswati Pushkaralu?
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It’s not necessary. However, many devotees do observe fast. However, those who don’t stick to Sattvic food. Consumption of items like alcohol and meat is strictly prohibited.
When is Saraswati Pushkaralu 2025 and at what place will it be held?
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The main place for Saraswati Pushkaralu 2025 is Mana village, located near Badrinath. It will be held from 15-26 May 2025.
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