Recreation Activities at Hotel Riverdale, Haridwar
One of the most acclaimed hotels in Haridwar, Hotel Riverdale transforms the religious tour of Haridwar into an extraordinary experience. This majestic heritage hotel in Haridwar provides the following recreational options for guests to indulge themselves with family and friends.
Private Bathing in the Ganges
Religion tells us that a dip in the Ganges can cleanse us of our “Ten Sins”. Early on, bathing in the Ganges was a regular event, done by everybody near enough to do so. We at Hotel Riverdale, Haridwar, understand that in modern times, one’s modesty may prevent us from this, so we have sought out a solution:
Take a dip in our clean, privatebathing Ghat, where you can cleanse yourself in the pious water, without having to deal with pushing through crowds, and while preserving your modesty, should that be a concern. Our Private Bathing Ghat gives you a secluded and previously unimaginable experience in bustling Haridwar.
Each evening at sunset, the resident hotel Priest performs Ganga Aarti here.
Yoga & Meditation
Created by Shiva in times forgotten, yoga is one of the only exercise structures that is proven to be helpful to one’s body, mind and spirit. In today’s stress-infused world, a daily regime of yoga and meditation is a useful tool to calm our minds while keeping our bodies fit.
Meditation & Pranayam techniques, known to calm the mind, and balance the energy in the body by achieving a state of control, are actively propagated at The Hotel Riverdale, Haridwar.
Astrology/Palm-reading Session
Palmistry and Astrology are two fields that are revered in India, alongside Numerology. They are said to be capable of predicting trends in one’s future, or predicting one’s good/bad fortune.
For our guests who are interested in having their palms read or their stars interpreted for them, Hotel Riverdale, Haridwar, offers astrology and palm-reading sessions at the hotel.
Massage at the Ayurvedic Health Spa
A system of traditional Hindu medicine, Ayurveda is a form of alternative medicine. Using herbal medicines, mineral/metal supplements and medicinal oil, Ayurveda has ben incorporated into “Massage Therapy”, a form of massage that is said to medicinally heal the receiver as well.
Come on down to the Ayurvedic Health Spa at The Hotel Riverdale, Haridwar, to experience a true Ayurvedic massage and see its result for yourself!
Haridwar Ashram Tour/Kankhal Tour
Here at The Hotel Riverdale, Haridwar, we always look forward to sharing the beauty in our city with our guests. In that spirit, we have a tour of all the ashrams in Haridwar, an experience that is truly eye-opening to all. Additionally, the hotel also organizes tours of Kankhal, a small district that was catapulted to fame due to its religious significance in the Mahabharata.
Rickshaw Ride Through the Colorful Bazaars of Haridwar Streets
Haridwar is famous for it’s bazaars that host an assortment of religious trinkets and souvenirs. It is unfortunately also famous for the crowds at these bazaars, something that nearly everybody would like to avoid.
Luckily, we do everything we can to add to our guests’ comfort – the Hotel Riverdale, Haridwar, offers a Rickshaw Ride through Haridwar’s many bazaars, so that you can leave the crowd navigation to us while just soaking in Haridwar’s plentiful offerings.
Each evening, as the sun completes it’s traverse across the sky, the priests of Haridwar flock to the Ganga to perform the Evening Aarti. During this daily ritual, lights are lit and set afloat -generally in earthen Diyas- upon the river, making for one of the most beautiful sights the country has to offer. As the gongs of the Temples of the Ghat start to ring, and those at the river begin to chant, a truly spiritual atmosphere is created, encapsulating all who are around to witness it.
We at the Hotel Riverdale, Haridwar, would be happy to advise our guests on all the best spots from which to view the Evening Aarti.
Haridwar is proudly home to a section of the Rajaji National Park & Tiger Reserve – named after C. Rajagopalachari (Rajaji), the park just recently received approval to become a Tiger Reserve.
We at the Hotel Riverdale, Haridwar, would love to aid our guests in participating in a safari at the Rajaji National Park.
Other Activities Offered By The Hotel Riverdale, Haridwar
