| Unexplored Uttaranchal in the Garhwal Hills..laze by the Ganges,go river rafting in Rishikesh,explore the ashrams & temples,enjoy scenic vistas,pamper yourself to a spa treatment or simply rejuvenate. |
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| Price from 3999 INR /person |
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| Day 1 - Arrival Haridwar by train ex Delhi & proceed to Rishikesh
Met at the railway station & proceed for the city. 'Haridwar'- Gateway to the Lord. One of the holiest Hindu pilgrim sites on the banks of the sacred river Ganga, Hardiwar is a bustling town with crowded markets, a multitude of temples, ashrams and ghats overflowing with pilgrims desirous of attaining a measure of salvation - in this life or in the next one.
Visit Har-ki-Pauri which literally means footsteps of God. Lined with temples and guesthouses looking on to the river, the ghats (river landings for bathing) have worshippers bathing early in the morning and the spectacular Ganga Arti (worship of the river Ganga with lamps) in the evenings. In the distance are the Himalayan peaks, and all around forests and hill shrines. The atmosphere, the rituals and the view around Haridwar all serve to give the uninitiated a glimpse into Hindu religious philosophy.
Drive further to Rishikesh & check into your hotel.Evening is at lesiure to walk along the Ganges & explore the colourful bazaars.Dinner & overnight at Rishikesh. | | Day 2 - Rishikesh
24 kms upstream on the banks of the Ganga where it is met by the Chandrabhaga is the holy town of Rishikesh. Literally, Rishi’s (holy man) locks, this small town is the point where the holy Ganges crashes down in full glory onto huge boulders and creates long stretches of white sandy beaches. The banks are lined with ashrams, where saints and holy men rested before beginning their arduous pilgrimage up into the snow-covered land of the gods. Rishikesh is essentially a combination of five different districts- Rishikesh the commercial centre, Muni-ki-reti in the quiet suburbs, Shivananda Nagar to the north, Lakshmanjhula with its holy shrines and Swarg Ashram where most of the ashrams are located.
Post breakfast commence sightseeing tour.Visit the Triveni Ghat, in the centre of town is the most prominent bathing ghat in Rishikesh. With its modern images of Hindu deities and white sandy beach, the ghat is ideal for a dip in the holy waters of the Ganga early morning.The Bharat Mandir near Triveni Ghat is reputed to be the oldest temple in Rishikesh. The temple's presiding deity is a black stone Vishnu, which is believed to have been consecrated by Adi Shankaracharya when he visited Rishikesh in the 9th century. This occasion is commemorated with special celebrations on the day of Basant Panchami, the spring festival.
Swarg Ashram, with its numerous ashrams, food stalls and shops is a haunt for those looking for insights into religious themes. The newly constructed Ram Jhoola straddles the Ganga at this point. You can also make a river crossing on the ferries that run during the day. Important shrines and ashrams at Swarg Ashram include Kali Kumbliwale founded by Swami Vishudhananda, Parmarth Niketan with large statues of gods and goddesses and the Gita Bhavan with its Ayurvedic dispensary and shop selling religious books and cotton Khadi.
About 2 kms upstream is the old footbridge called Lakshmanjhula, named after the brother of Lord Rama. Temples line both sides of the river at Lakshmanjhula.
The Shivanand Jhoola is another suspension bridge spanning the river along the ancient route to Kedarnath and Badrinath.
To the northeast is the area of Muni-ki-reti. Along the banks of the Chandrabhaga river, this area with its secluded white sand beaches is ideal for swimming. Boat rides on the river near Swarg Ashram are a pleasant diversion, and you can feed the fish that cluster around pilgrims throwing balls of wheat flour into the waters.
Post lunch drive 12 kms from Rishikesh, on the top of a hill is the shrine of Neelkanth Mahadev. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the shrine commemorates the lord’s divine act of drinking the poison left over from the churning of the oceans. This made his throat turn blue, thus giving the name, Neelkanth. Evening participate in the Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghats - a spiritually uplifting sight !
Dinner & overnight at Rishikesh.
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| 01/10/2007 to 01/10/2008 |
3999 INR |
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| Duration:
2 days - Starts at:
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| Starting point: Rishikesh |
| Finishing point: Rishikesh |
| Payment Types:
Cash, Credit Cards, Cheque, Traveller Cheques, Wire Transfer, PayPal |
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- Accommodation with breakfast,dinner& taxes with all sightseeings by a private vehicle
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- Any expenses of personal nature
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