{"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":"2026-03-20T17:48:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T12:18:40","slug":"ganga-aarti-rishikesh-2026-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/ganga-aarti-rishikesh-2026-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Ganga Aarti in Rishikesh 2026: Best Ghats, Timings, Boats & How to Get There"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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 in Rishikesh runs 6\u20137 PM in summer and 5:30\u20136:30 PM in winter at Triveni Ghat. Parmarth Niketan starts 30 minutes earlier. Boat rides cost \u20b950\u2013150 per person \u2014 90% cheaper than Varanasi. Uttarakhand drew 60.3 million tourists in 2025 (Indian Masterminds<\/a>). Arrive 30 minutes early for riverside seating.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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