Triveni Ghat is a bathing ghat on the Ganga in the heart of Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, and a well-known setting for the evening Ganga Aarti. The ceremony brings together lamps, prayers, music and chanting; its timing varies in published sources, so confirm the schedule before your visit.
- Location: Central Rishikesh, on the Ganga.
- Aarti pattern: Held every evening; the ceremony lasts about 45 minutes.
- Published timing: Start times range from 5:00 PM in winter to 6:00 PM in summer.
- Entry: Free, with about 2 hours suggested for exploring.
Where is Triveni Ghat?
Triveni Ghat is a bathing ghat on the Ganga in central Rishikesh. Uttarakhand Tourism describes it as the city’s best-known bathing ghat, where many pilgrims take a dip before visiting Rishikesh’s temples.
Its riverfront setting places the ghat within the city rather than at a separate out-of-town attraction. Hotel Raj Palace is about 1.7 km from Triveni Ghat, making the ghat a local stop during a Rishikesh visit.
A one-day Rishikesh itinerary can place the ghat alongside other city stops.
When does the Triveni Ghat Ganga Aarti take place?
The Ganga Aarti takes place every evening and lasts about 45 minutes. Published timings differ: the start times range from 5:00 PM in winter to 6:00 PM, while one schedule runs from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Hours change by season, so check the official site before your visit. Seasonal patterns and events also shape trips to Rishikesh, as outlined in this guide to the best time to visit Rishikesh.
Before you go: Check the official site before you go, especially if arriving close to the start time.
What happens at the ghat during the aarti?
The evening ceremony combines prayer and ritual with the sound of bells, drums, chanting and hymns. Priests light lamps, and devotees set small lamps afloat on the river. Lamps illuminate the ghat during the aarti.
Triveni Ghat also serves as a place for bathing and pilgrimage outside the ceremony. Rishikesh’s temples form part of the wider religious setting: many pilgrims take a dip here before visiting them.
How do you get to Triveni Ghat?
Triveni Ghat is within Rishikesh, and shared auto-rickshaws are one way to reach it around the city. The ghat is in Mayakund, 1.4 km from the Inter State Bus Terminus.
Rishikesh railway station is 3 km from the ghat, while Jolly Grant Airport is 22 km away. These are distances to the ghat, not travel times; allow for your chosen transport and local conditions.
What should you know before visiting?
Entry is free, and about 2 hours is a reasonable amount of time to explore Triveni Ghat. If you are going for the aarti, leave room in your schedule for the ceremony as well as time at the riverfront.
Raghunandan Temple and Rishi Kund are nearby sights reached by a short walk from the ghat. Bharat Mandir, a shrine dedicated to Lord Vishnu, is also near Triveni Ghat, so you can combine riverfront time with a temple visit.
FAQs
Is the Ganga Aarti held every day at Triveni Ghat?
It is an evening ceremony held every day. Published timings differ, with sources giving start times of 5:00 PM in winter and 6:00 PM in summer.
How long does the Triveni Ghat Aarti last?
The ceremony lasts about 45 minutes.
Is there an entry fee for Triveni Ghat?
Entry is free.