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Day 01 : Arrival Delhi
Arrive Delhi , Meet assist at the airport & transfer to hotel. Night stay in
Delhi. Night stay in Delhi.
Day 02 : Delhi - Haridwar
Morning after breakfast receive you from Delhi Hotel and straight drive to Haridwar,
upon arrival drop you at hotel Hotel, after having some rest proceed for sightseeing,
in the evening take part in Ganga Aarti at Har-ki-paudi, dinner & over night
stay at hotel.
HARIDWAR
Haridwar has very rich ancient religious and cultural heritage. In the ancient scriptures
of India, this place is well known by the name of Mayapur. This city is also well
known for many other things apart from the holy river Ganges. Haridwar has privilege
of having IIT at Roorkee, formerly known as University of Roorkee, founded in 1847
as a first technical institute of India.
The city has one of the "navratna PSUs of India" i.e BHEL (Bharat Heavy
Electricals India Ltd.). The tomb Piran Kaliar of Shabir Shahib in Roorkee is a
living example of religious harmony in India which is visited by the people of all
religious sects from all over the world. There is another University in the city
called Gurukul Kangri Vishva Vidyalaya apart from the head quarter of Uttaranchal
State Public Service Commission also being established at Haridwar. Besides this,
Kumbh fair is organized at the interval of every 12 years in this city in which
about 1 crore pilgrims from all over the world participate.
PLACES TO SEE
Har ki Pauri
King Vikramaditya constructed this sacred Ghat in memory of his brother Bhatrihari
who it is believed had come to Haridwar to meditate on the banks of the Ganga. This
ghat later came to be known as Har-Ki-Pauri (also called Brahamakund). At twilight,
golden hues of floral diyas reflected in the river Ganga present the most enchanting
sight. The imprint of Lord Haris footprint hallows the riverbank temple here. The
ghat is regarded the most sacred and auspicious point to bathe in the Ganga during
the 12 year Kumbh and the 6 year Ardh Kumbh.
Sapt Rishi Ashram and Sapt Sarovar
According to legend the Saptarshis (seven sages) were deep in meditation here. The
Ganga, not wanting to disturb them split herself into seven streams (Sapt Sarovar)
around them.
Mansa Devi Temple
The temple of Goddess Mansa Devi is situated at the top of Bilwa Parwat. The rope-way
with its brightly coloured cable cars take devotees to the old hilltop of Mansa
Devi.
Chandi Devi Temple
The Chandi Devi temple at the top of Neel Parvat on river Gangas banks was built
in1929 A.D. by the King of Kashmir-Suchat Singh. A three kilometers trek from Chandighat,
it is believed that the main statue was established by the Adi Shankaracharya in
8th century AD. It is at a distance of six kilometers on Neel Parvat on the other
bank of River Ganga.
Day 03 : Haridwar Rishikesh
Morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and straight drive to Rishikesh,
on the way visit Temples and ashrams, upon arrival check into the hotel. After having
some rest proceed for sightseeing, dinner & over night stay at hotel.
RISHIKESH
Rishikesh, also known as the 'place of sages' is Haridwar, at the confluence of
the Chandrabhaga and Ganga. It is believed that God by the name of 'Hrishikesh'
had appeared as an answer to the hard penances by Rabhiya Rishi and henceforth the
place derived its name. It is the starting point for the Char dham pilgrims but
also for the people who are interested in meditation, yoga and other aspects of
Hinduism.
For the adventure seekers, rishikesh is the suggested place for starting their trekking
expeditions to the Himalayan peaks and for rafting. Also, International Yoga Week
which attracts participation form across the world, is held here, every year, in
February on the banks of the Ganga.
Rishikesh is one of the most popular pilgrim centres and gateway to the Himalayan
Shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. The Yoga Centres of Rishikesh
have enhanced the significance of the place. From this point on, the great Ganges
leaves behind her mountain home and enters the vast plains of Northern India.
Day 04 : Rishikesh Delhi
Morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed to visit remaining
part of this beautiful hill station and continue drive to Delhi, upon arrival drop
you airport to catch the flight for onward destination
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