Haridwar is located in the beautiful state of Uttranchal. It stands on Dwar of Hari or Gateway to God. Hari means God while Dwar means gate. This city is well known holy city of India and is considered as one of the seven holiest places to Hindus.
It is believed that people who take bath in holy water at Har-ki-podi at Haridwar gets all the sins removed from them. Every year thousands of travelers come here to take bath in this holy water. This small trip to haridwar is just like the introduction to the Indian pilgrimage tours.
Day 1: Delhi - Haridwar
Upon arrival at Delhi, met by our representative and transfer to Haridwar (210kms/5hours). Haridwar is a holy city and municipal board in the Haridwar District of Uttarakhand, India. In Hindi, Haridwar stands for Dwar of Hari or Gateway to God, with 'Hari' meaning god and 'dwar' meaning gate. Haridwar is regarded as one of the seven holiest places to Hindus. Evening Arti at Har ki Pauri Ghat. Dinner and overnight stay at Haridwar.
Day 2 : Haridwar - Rishikesh - Haridwar
After breakfast, proceed for an excursion trip of Rishikesh, Rishikesh is a holy city for Hindus located in the foothills of the Himalaya in northern India. Legend states that Lord Rama did penance here for killing Ravana, the demon king of Lanka. It is also known as the gateway to the Himalayas, Rishikesh is the starting point for traveling to the sites that form the Char Dham pilgrimage - Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri, in Rishikesh visit the magnificent ashrams and famous Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula. Dinner and overnight stay at Haridwar.
Day 03 : Departure Haridwar
After breakfast, proceed for Delhi (210 kms/5 hours).
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