{"id":37545,"date":"2026-03-20T17:48:38","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T12:18:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/?p=37545"},"modified":"2026-08-13T17:59:56","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T12:29:56","slug":"ganga-aarti-rishikesh-2026-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/ganga-aarti-rishikesh-2026-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Best Places to Visit Around Ganga Aarti in\u00a0Rishikesh (2026-27\u00a0Timings & Fees)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Uttarakhand welcomed a record 6.03 crore (60.3 million) tourists in 2025 \u2014 a figure that shattered every previous benchmark for the state (Indian Masterminds, Feb 2026<\/a>). A massive share of those visitors came for one experience: the Ganga Aarti in Rishikesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But here’s the problem. Timings shift between summer and winter. Two main ghats offer very different vibes. Boat rides have no standardised booking system. And if you’re travelling from Mumbai, the train-to-bus connections aren’t obvious. This guide covers every detail you’ll need for a 2026 visit \u2014 timings, ghat comparisons, boat costs, travel routes from major cities, and where to stay within walking distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat, Rishikesh runs 5:30\u20136:30 PM from October 2026 to March 2027 and 6:00\u20137:00 PM from April to September. Parmarth Niketan Ashram starts 30 minutes earlier in both seasons. Entry is free at every ghat. Shared boat rides at Triveni Ghat cost \u20b950\u2013150 per person. Arrive 30 minutes early \u2014 45 minutes on weekends and during Kartik Purnima on 24 November 2026 \u2014 for riverside steps. The best window for a comfortable aarti visit is October 2026 to March 2027, when evenings are dry and the river runs clear.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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