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Haridwar Rishikesh Tour Package
Duration : 02 Nights / 03 Days
Destination : Haridwar - Rishikesh - Delhi
HARIDWAR-RISHIKESH - According to astrologers, the 'Kumbh Fair'
takes place when the planet Jupiter enters Aquarius and the Sun enters Aries.
According to mythology, 'Devas' (Gods) and 'Asuras' (Demons) churned the ocean
to obtain Nectar and when the coveted 'Kumbha' (pitcher) of Nectar (Amrita)
which gave immortality was obtained from the depths of ocean, one of the 'Devas'
whisked away the 'Kumbha' from the 'Asuras' and evading from the 'Asuras', stopped
at four places viz. Haridwar, Allahabad (Prayag), Nasik and Ujjain before he
finally arrived into the safety of heaven. A few drops of Nectar are supposed
to have spilled over on the water at these four places and sages, saints and
pilgrims started periodically to flock to each of these 'Tirthas' to celebrate
the divine event. In fact , it is a unique event that blends religious and social
features alike...
Day 1: Delhi - Haridwar (230kms/6hr)
Pickup from Delhi Railway Station, Meet & Assist further drive to Haridwar. Check in Hotel. In the evening visit Har-ki-Pauri to view the holy Ganges Aarti. This is the place where the main bathing takes place. The place is called Brahma Kund, the myths says this is the place where the nectar can dissolved in the holy water of river Ganges. If wish, have a dip here later after viewing Aarti visit the market near the place. Later back to your Hotel for night stay.
Day 02 : Haridwar - Rishikesh (24kms/1hr)
Morning visit Haridwar Local Sight Seeing i.e Daksh Prajapati Temple, Ananand Mai Ashram, Parad (Mercury) Shivling in Kankhal Region, Mansa Devi and Chandi Devi (both by ropeway), Maya Devi, Pawan Dham, Bhuma Niketan, Parmarth, Bharat Mata Mandir, Shanti Kunj, Saptrishi Ashram and others.
Later drive to Rishikesh another ancient place which is famous for its Ashrams and for grand viewing of Ganges. Visit Ashrams, some of which are internationally recognized as centre of Philosophical studies, yoga and meditation. Check in Hotel. In the evening visit Triveni Ghat to view the holy Ganges Aarti. Later back to your Hotel for night stay.
Triveni Ghat: A sacred bathing spot on the bank of the river
Ganga where devotees take holy dips and offer prayers. Devotees bathe here with
the belief that the water has the power to purify them. Triveni Ghat is also
called because it is believed to be the confluence of the Ganga, the Yamuna
and the legendary Saraswati river. It is an interesting place to be at dawn
when people make offerings of milk to the river and feed the fish. After sunset,
as a part of the Aarti ceremony, lamps are floated on the water and provide
a spectacular view.
Day 3 : Rishikesh - Delhi (254kms/7hr)
After Breakfast, Visit Rishikesh Local Sight Seeing. Later drive to Delhi. Drop at Airport for your onward destination.
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