Religious Tour Haridwar and Rishikesh

Religious Tour Haridwar and Rishikesh

Traditional Indian Welcome.
Professional Travel Guide.
Gange Aarti in Haridwar.
Temple Visit in Haridwar & Rishikesh.

Itinerary

Day 1: Delhi-Haridwar

Pass By: Haridwar, Haridwar, Haridwar District, Uttarakhand
We will pick you up from the Hotel/Airport we drive to Haridwar.
On arrival check into your hotel. Freshen up and then proceed on a city tour of Haridwar.

Pass By: Har ki Pauri, Upper Road, Haridwar 249401 India
Har Ki Pauri Ghat: Har Ki Pairi ghat is the prime tourist attraction of Haridwar. This wonderful riverside bank was constructed by King Vikramaditya in memory of his brother Bhartrihari. It is said that all the sins that a mortal commits are washed out by bathing at this river-bank. In the evening just when the Sun is about to go down below the horizon, priests perform the religious rite on the bank of the river. This is extremely scenic and people join in the devotional song. After the ritual is over, small candles are floated on the river. The place looks enchanting. The atmosphere is very peaceful and you will surely love it. Evening attend Arti ceremony at Har Ki Pairi, ganga simmering with Purning temples and Echoing Prayers.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Hotel.


Day 2: Haridwar-Rishikesh-Delhi

Stop At: Lakshman Jhula Bridge, Rishikesh 249137 India
Visit Rishikesh after breakfast at the hotel.
Laxman Jhula: one of the biggest tourist attractions in Rishikesh, Laxman Jhula is a suspended bridge on the Ganges. Legend has it that Laxman had crossed the river Ganges at this spot on a bridge of ropes. Now a suspended iron bridge 450 ft long, built in 1939 exists here. The Laxman Jhula is something you cannot simply miss on a tour to Rishikesh.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Ram Jhula, Near Geeta Bhawan, Rishikesh India
Ram Jhula: another suspended bridge between Shivanand Ashram and Sawarg Ashram, Ram Jhula has been named after Laxman's elder brother Ram.
Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Rishikesh, Rishikesh, Dehradun District, Uttarakhand
Bharat Mandir: built by Adiguru Shankracharya, the Hindu saint in 12th century, this is the oldest temple in Rishikesh. It is located on the bank of river Ganges in the old town and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, whose idol carved out of a single 'Salagram' stands here.
Rishikund: Legend has it that, the river Goddess Yamuna was so pleased with the saint Kubz that she filled this tank with water.
Nilkanth Mahadeo: according to Hindu mythology when the ocean was being churned out for "amrit" by the gods and the demons, it was venom that first oozed out. This venom was swallowed by Lord Shiva at this spot and the place got its name from that event.
Later, in the forenoon drive back to Delhi.


Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.