Temple, shrine & monastery tours
Good temple sunrise tours in India fill up weeks ahead and the sunrise slots go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of a Taj Mahal sunrise tour from Delhi with Agra Fort, Shiva Temple, private transport, guide, tickets, and buffet breakfast.
“Driver Sanju and tour guide Jain were super nice and made our experience great! highly recommend, won’t regret it!”
Watch sunrise at Kunjapuri Temple, hike 8 km through villages, and swim at Neer Gaddu Waterfall on a private tour from Rishikesh.
“It was all absolutely amazing. The hike is strenuous but fine if you’re used to hiking. My guide, Sunny, was kind, friendly, knowledgeable, and just overall wonderful. Highly recommend a trip with him and this particular trip in general.”
Watch sunrise at sacred Kunjapuri Temple, hike through the hills, enjoy breakfast, and travel privately from Rishikesh with a local guide.
“Shelesh and driver were right on time for our pickup 5am from Rishikesh. We enjoyed masala chai around 6 then walked the last steps to the top to watch. The Himalayas were visible in the distance. The sunrise was beautiful. After sunrise we Read more”
Review of Varanasi’s 14-hour private tour, with sunrise and evening Ganges boat rides, temples, Sarnath, and the Ganga Aarti.
“Indrajeet with Varanasi Day Tours was the most incredible guide ever. He took us to the main temple and many other sites including a ride on the Ganges. He was extremely knowledgeable and had a palpable love of the city, which is my fRead more”
Watch sunrise over the Himalayas at Kunjapuri Temple, join local prayers, enjoy Ganges views, and return to Rishikesh with breakfast included.
“Journey and views itself are amazing. But pick up was booked for 5am then after midnight (less than 5 hours before pick up ) they messaged to say it would be 5.30am because sunrise is later than usual.. sunrise doesn’t change 30 mins from day to day… I was asleep and woke up to be ready for the scheduled pick up only to be waiting an extra 30 mins. The scheduled trip includes 1 hour for breakfast which is part of the cost. No breakfast was offered, only tea and coffee. When I messaged the company they didn’t believe that I wasn’t offered breakfast and said changing the pick up…”
Compare Jaipur’s sunrise and sunset tours, with Amber Fort, Jal Mahal, Hawa Mahal, Monkey Temple, markets, and private transport.
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Review of Rishikesh’s Kunjapuri sunrise trek, with Himalayan views, temple rituals, village paths, Neer Waterfall, yoga, and practical tips.
“I booked this excursion in the evening before, and was lucky that the guide took it. Everything was on time, we arrived in advance to the temple, met the sunrise and looked into the temple. After that we had about 5hours hiking on the mounting path, that was really amazing experience. The guide Mak is a very interesting companion, with lots of knowledge and personal practice. We discussed trough history, culture, spirituality, real life in India - in all topics he was very delicate and polite. Got interesting information. Thanks”
