Details of Best of Haridwar & Rishikesh Holiday Package
Inclusions:
Meeting and assistance on arrival by our representative.
Accommodation on Twin / Triple sharing on bed and breakfast basis at all the places for a total of 03 Nights inclusive of prevailing Government taxes.
Arrival / departure transfers, sightseeing & surface travel as per programme using transport mentioned above inclusive of fuel charges, parking, taxes, drivers allowance etc.
Taxes.
Exclusions:
Any Air / Train fare.
Guide Service & Entrance fees.
Items of personal nature such as telephone calls, laundry, table drinks, tips etc.
Any other item not included in the programme
Note:
The package cost for AC Indigo is;
02 Paying Pax (Twin Sharing): INR 12,690.00 Per Person
03 Paying Pax (Triple Sharing): INR 10,060.00 Per Person
Check-in & check-out time is 12 noon at all hotels.
Itinerary:
03 NIGHTS /04 DAYS PROGRAMME VISITING
DELHI –HARIDWAR– RISHIKESH - DELHI
Day & Programme
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi. Delhi - Haridwar by surface (196 Kms).
Meeting and assistance on arrival and drive to Haridwar. On arrival check-in at the hotel.
Haridwar means “Gateway to god”. It’s is essentially a Hindu pilgrim town with temples, hermitages and dharamshalas along the banks of the river Ganga . Also visit Har- ki- Pauri, the most popular bathing ghat which has a footprint of Lord Vishnu, the Hindu God of preservation, on stone.
Evening witness Aarti at Ganges.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 02 : Haridwar
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing visiting the temples.
Haridwar attracts herds of tourists all through the year. Har-ki-Pauri is the centre of activity in Haridwar: piety and bri sk business go hand in hand here at all times. There are thread ceremonies, tonsuring ceremonies, holy dips, and ash immersion ceremonies. However, it is at the time of the evening aarti that the ghats of Har-ki-Pauri command rapt attention from the onlookers. This is Haridwar at its best and is not to be missed. The other attractions here include the Chandi Devi Temple situated atop the Neel Parvat and the eight-storeyed Bharat Mata Temple that towers over the small town. Then there is Shanti Kunj, a spot famous for its Gayatri Temple housing 24 images of Gayatri just near the Saptarishi Ashram. The bazaars of Haridwar also hold their own unique importance. You will find rudraksh, kumkum (vermilion), Gangajal (vessels containing Ganges water), Ayurvedic medicines and precious stones in the local Moti Bazaar, Upper Road, and Jwalapur.
Afternoon visit Rishikesh (24 Kms one way).
Visit this town, which stands for the “plaits of the sage”. It is a place of ashrams where solace seekers come to spend their time in serenity of God. Visit the Shivananda Ashram where discourses in English on Hindu religious texts can be heard. Also visit the Lakshman Jhoola , a suspension bridge spanning the Ganga. Time permitting, participate in a prayer meeting and watch a Yoga demonstration.
Return to Haridwar for overnight at the hotel.
Day 03 : Haridwar - Delhi by surface (196 Kms).
After breakfast drive to Delhi and on arrival Check-in at the hotel.
Delhi – The name brings the complexities, the contradictions, the beauty and the dynamism of a city where the past co-exsist with the present. Many dynasties ruled here and have left behind a rich heritage of architectural value through their monuments. Drives cultural elements absorbed into the daily life of the city have enriched its characters. Exploring the city can be a fascinating and rewarding experience.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 04 : Delhi
After breakfast visit Akshardham Temple.
Akshardham Temple is a magnificent Hindu shrine, situated in the east region of New Delhi. Located on the banks of River Yamuna. The temple enshrines 11 ft tall gilded statue of Bhagwan Swaminarayan. The building is constructed entirely from Pink Sandstone and Italian Marble, without any concrete or steel. The intricate carvings, magnanimous structure and the backdrop of River Yamuna, render the temple a masterpiece of art. Other than the main temple, there are a number of buildings in the complex where you can enjoy cultural and spiritual activities.
Later drive to the Airport to connect flight for the onward destination.
End of the programme. Check-in & check-out time is 12 NOON at all hotels.
