Delhi - Rishikesh Tour Delhi to Rishikesh Tour Duration: One Day Tour Destination: Delhi - Haridwar - Rishikesh – Delhi After Breakfast Pickup from Hotel and drive to Haridwar, visit Haridar, Har ki Pauri - After Sightseeing Proceed to Rishikesh (Haridar to Rishikesh 25 Km ) and evening back to Delhi. Haridwar (also known as Hardwar) is a holy city in the state of Uttaranchal in northern India considered one of the seven holiest places according to Hindu mythology. The city also stands as a gateway to three other important pilgrimage destinations: Rishikesh, Badrinath, and Kedarnath. Har ki Pauri - This sacred Ghat was constructed by King Vikramaditya in memory of his brother Bhartrihari. This sacred bathing Ghat is also known as Brahmakund. Attending the Ganga Arti which is performed here every day after sunset is a memory of a lifetime. Mansa Devi Temple - The temple of Goddess Mansa Devi is situated at the top of Bilwa Parwat .Here one statue of the Goddess has three mouths and five arms while the other has eight arms. The temple can be reached by trolley through ropeway or by foot. Rishikesh, a tranquil little town in Uttarakhand, situated 24 km upstream from Haridwar, at the confluence of the Chandrabhaga and Ganga is often claimed as the `Yoga Capital of the World. It a good starting point for treks to Himalayan pilgrimage centres such as Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamnotri. It is named after the locks of Raibhya Rishi. It is also popular for river rafting and other water adventure sports.
Posted on: Mon, 18 Nov 2013 13:28:25 +0000
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