8 Days from USD 699 onwards

Delhi | Haridwar | Rudraprayag | Joshimath | Rishikesh | Haridwar | Delhi

This Tour will begin from New Delhi, which is one of the most exciting North Indian Tour as it is considered to be one of the best Youth Pilgrimage Tour. While on this visit the major tourist attractions like Har Ki Pauri, Chandi Devi temple, Mansa Devi Temple, Sapta Rishi Ashram, Sapt Sarovar and Bharat Mata Mandir at Haridwar. Attend the Aarti at Ganga Ghat that is mesmerizing to view. Moving forward to the tour pay a visit to Rudranath, Chamunda Devi and Koteshwar Temples. Feel spiritually enhanced by having DarshanatUkhimath temple and Trijuginarayan temple. On the further leg of the journey enjoy the sightseeing tour covering places like Kalpavriksha, Narsingh temple in Joshimath. Visit to major tourist attractions like Har Ki Pauri, Chandi Devi temple, Mansa Devi Temple, Sapta Rishi Ashram, Sapt Sarovar and Bharat Mata Mandir. Attend the Aarti at Ganga Ghat Visit to Rudranath, Chamunda Devi and Koteshwar Temples. DarshanatUkhimath temple and Trijuginarayan temple. Sightseeing tour covering places like Kalpavriksha, Narsingh temple in Joshimath Experience Skiing at Auli Guided tour to Yog Dhyan Badri, Bhavishya Badri and Tapovan

Haridwar is city in Haridwar district of Uttarakhand state in India. Haridwar is place where the river Ganges enters in plain areas north India after flowing 250 kms from its origin Gaumukh (Gangotri Glacier). Visit Har-ki-Paudi, Haridwar, it is the place where people from across the India visit for pilgrimage and to take a holy dip into the holy river Ganges. Haridwar is an ancient city & it is one of the most sacred cities in India. The diverse nature of the Hindu religion has attracted foreign visitors from all around the world. Foreigners are always attracted to Haridwar because here they can closely experience India's complex culture, various Hindu rituals and the ancient civilization. Visit Mansa Devi temple and Lakshman Jhula, Rishikesh, Enjoy evening Aarti, on the Ghats of Ganga. The city of Haridwar is an ancient city of India, mentioned in several Upanishads and Puranas with different names such as Gangadwara, Mayapuri and Kapilasthana. The city's name literally meaning the 'Doorway of / to Gods', is equally important to both Shaivites (Shiva followers) and Vaishnavites (Vishnu followers). Hence it is known as both Hardwar and Haridwar. Every six years the Ardh Kumbh Mela is celebrated here with great fervor here. Haridwar has been mentioned in the Mahabharata, in the Vanaparva chapter, where Sage Dhaumya tells Yudhisthira about the 'Tirthas' (pilgrimages) of India, including Haridwar. The next mention is in the fable of famed King Bhagiratha, who brought Ganga down to purify the souls of his 60,000 ancestors in the Satya Yuga. After this, the first dates in regular history come to 322-185 BC, when Haridwar came under Maurya Empire and then Kushana Empire continuously.

Highlights:

"Beattles stayed at the Tents, meditation camp on Rishikesh for a year." Indulge in popular exciting sports like rafting in Holy River Ganges and Shivpuri; kayaking, bungee jumping, trekking and jungle walk. Take part in camping on the Ganga banks at Shivpuri and Beasghat. Get a refreshing experience with Ayurvedic massage and attend classes at various yoga centers and visit ashrams like Shivnanda Ashram and Parmarth Ashram. Also, pay sincere prayers at temples of Rishikesh such as Nilkanth Mahadev, Kunjapuri Temple, Parmarth Niketan Temple, Bharat Mandir, Geeta Bhawan, Tera Manzil Temple and Raghunath Temple and enjoy evening Arti on the Ghats of Ganga. Do not miss the prime tourist attractions, the hanging bridges- Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula.

ITINERARY DETAILS

Day 1: Arrival in Delhi

After arriving at Delhi airport in the evening, meet our representative who'll escort you to one of our listed hotels in Delhi. Rest and relax for the day. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2: Delhi - Haridwar

Next morning after breakfast, transfer to New Delhi Railway station to board a train to Haridwar. Upon arrival at Haridwar, Check-in at one of our enlisted hotels in Haridwar. After relaxing for some time in your room, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Haridwar. The major tourist attractions to visit include Har Ki Pauri, Chandi Devi temple, Mansa Devi Temple, Sapta Rishi Ashram, Sapt Sarovar, Pawan Dham, Bhooma Niketan and Bharat Mata Mandir. Attend the Aarti rituals that take place after the sunset has a scenic charm. The sight of thousands of lighted lamps floating down the river makes you enthralled.

Day 3: Haridwar - Rudraprayag

Next morning wake up early, to take a dip in the holy water of river Ganga. Post breakfast, drive straight to Rudraprayag. Stop midway to visit Deoprayag. A visit to Deoprayag takes you to the veryorigin of Ganga from the two perennial rivers – Bhagirathi and Alaknanda. On reaching Rudraprayag, check-in at one of our listed hotels. After lunch visit Rudranath, Chamunda Devi and Koteshwar Temples. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4: Rudraprayag - Ukhimath

Post breakfast, leave for Ukhimath by surface. On arriving at Ukhimath visit the famous Ukhimath temple and Trijuginarayan temple. After darshan, resume your drive back to Rudraprayag. On reaching Rudraprayag rest for some time in your hotel room. The rest of the day to be spent at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 5: Rudraprayag - Joshimath

In the morning after breakfast, leave for Joshimath by road. Stop midway to visit Vriddha Badri. This is the place where the idol of Badrinath was enshrined and worshipped. Upon reaching Joshimath, check-in at the hotel. Rest and relax for a while. Then later in the day take a sightseeing tour covering places like Kalpavriksha, Narsingh temple and Auli. Auli is the most popular skiing destination of Uttarakhand state. Theslopes here provide enough thrills to even professional skiers; there are separate stretches for first time skiers as well. Return to Joshimath by evening. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 6: Joshimath

Next morning after breakfast, proceed to visit the Shankracharaya Math located in Joshimath. Also pay a visit to the Yog Dhyan Badri, Bhavishya Badri and Tapovan. The rest of the day is spent at leisure. Enjoy the day at leisure followed by the night stay at the hotel.

Day 7: Joshimath - Rishikesh

Post breakfast, head straight to Rishikesh from Joshimath. Upon reaching Rishikesh, check in to the hotel. After resting for a while in your hotel room. Set out for sightseeing excursion which include places like Ram Jhula, Swarg Ashram, Gita Bhawan and the Triveni Ghat. In the evening witness the beautiful Ganga Aarti at the Triveni Ghat. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 8: Rishikesh - Delhi

In the morning, set out of your hotel to experience rafting to Morning to be spent at leisure. Rafting is done on rapids which is a white patch of foam on a flowing river caused by sudden gradient. One can experience a variety of rapids while enjoying rafting in Rishikesh. In the afternoon get transferred to the Rishikesh Railway Station to board a train to Delhi. Upon arrival at Delhi our representative will arrange a smooth transfer to the airport, from where you can board a flight for further journey.

Inclusions:

Accommodation + Room with Breakfast + All meals at Camps + A/C Car