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Day 01:
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 Hari’s 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 Ganga’s
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 02: 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 03: 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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