Tell me plz about the popular places at haridwar and rishikesh?

Question

Tell me plz about the popular places at haridwar and rishikesh?

Answer 1

Delhi - Haridwar (210 kms. 4 hours)

Early morning drive to the holy city Haridwar. On arrival check-in to the hotel and time to relax. Afternoon visit to the famous temples of Haridwar including Daksh mahadev temple,Sapt rishi ashram and Bharat mata mandir. In the evening holy visit to the world known pilgrimage destination Har ki Pairi for Ganga darshan and Aarti.Overnight stay at the hotel.

Har Ki Pauri This sacred Ghat was constructed by King Vikramaditya in memory of his brother Bhartrihari. It is believed that Bhartrihari eventually came to Haridwar to meditate by the banks  of holy Ganga. When he died, his brother constructed a Ghat in his name which later came to be known as Hari-Ki-Pari. This sacred bathing ghat is also known as Brahmakund. The reflection of golden hues of floral diyas in the river Ganga is the most enchanting sight in the twilight during the Ganga Arti ceremony . Attending the Ganga Arti which is performed here.

Haridwar - Rishikesh (30 kms.1/2 hour)

Early morning After having breakfast check-out from the hotel and Visit to the Famous temples Mansa Devi and Chandi Devi through cabel car.Day time free for leisur or shopping.In the evening departure to Rishikesh.On arrival check-in to the hotel and visit for Ganga Darshan. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Rishikesh Rishikesh is an exciting destination that is dotted with a number of temples and ashrams. Rishikesh is surrounded by the verdant forest and river Ganges flow through the town. Rishikesh has a number of tourist places that one can visit. Since Rishikesh is known as a pilgrimage center, religious places form a major chunk of tourist attractions in Rishikesh.Triveni Ghat is a popular place in Rishikesh. Many people take a dip at the ghat before visiting temples in Rishikesh. Lakshman Jhula is an important landmark in Rishikesh. Lakshman Jhula is basically a hanging bridge on the Ganges and the most popular spot in Rishikesh. Legend has it that Lakshman, the younger brother of lord Rama crossed the river using a hanging bridge made of jute. Ram Jhula is another famous place in Rishikesh where you can visit.

Rishikesh - Delhi

Early morning after having breakfast visit of the holy city Rishikesh including laxman Jhula,Ram Jhula,Triveni Ghat and Ashrams. Afternoon after visiting Rishikesh drive back to Delhi.

Ganga Darshan Yatra Package Cost

Answer 2

PLACES TO VISIT

• Bharat Temple  

• Rishi Kund & Raghunath Temple (1.6 kms)

• Laxman Jhoola (6.7 kms)

• Pushkar Temple (1.6 kms)

• Shatrughan Temple  ,  Muni-Ki-Reti (4.8 km)

• Swarg Ashram   ,      Gita Bhawan

• Parmath Niketan,    Laxman Temple

• Sadanand Jhoola   ,Triveni Ghat

• Shivanand Ashram , Kailash Ashram

• Academy of Meditation

Basically, these are the religious & spiritual places of Hinduism. nearby tourist attractions are Jayalgarh(trekking), Badrinath(religious) & valley of flowers(only in Jul-Sept).

Answer 3

Hardwar is a holy city and municipal board in the Haridwar District of Uttarakhand, India. In Hindi, Haridwar stands for Gateway to God, with 'Hari' meaning god and 'dwar' meaning gate. Haridwar is regarded as one of the seven holiest places to Hindus.These four spots -- Ujjain, Haridwar, Nasik, and Allahabad -- have today become places, where the Kumbha Mela is celebrated once every 3 years in any of these 4 places and after a period of 12 years, A paradise for nature lovers, Haridwar presents a kaleidoscope of Indian culture and civilisation. The followers of Lord Shiva (Har) and followers of Lord Vishnu (Hari) call this place Hardwar and Haridwar respectively. Being one of the oldest living cities, Haridwar finds its mention in the ancient Hindu scriptures as it weaves through the life and time stretching from the period of the Buddha, to the more recent British advent. Haridwar has a rich and ancient religious and cultural heritage. It still has many old havelis and mansions bearing exquisite murals and intricate stonework.

Rishikesh is a city and a municipal board in Dehradun district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Rishikesh, literally: "Hair (kesh) of the sage" (rishi), 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 Rāvaṇa, the demon king of Lanka. It is also known as the gateway to the Himalayas and is located about 25 kilometers away from another holy city, Haridwar. Rishikesh is the starting point for traveling to the sites that form the Char Dham pilgrimage — Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri. The sacred river Ganga flows through Rishikesh. In fact, it is here that the river leaves the Shivalik mountains Himalayas, and flows out into the plains of northern India. Several temples, ancient as well as new, can be found along the banks of the Ganges in Rishikesh. The city attracts thousands of pilgrims and tourists each year, from within India, as well as from other countries. Rishikesh, sometimes nicknamed "the world-capital of Yoga", has numerous yoga centres that also attract tourists. It is believed that meditation in Rishikesh brings one closer to attainment of moksha, as does a dip in the holy river that flows through it. It is also becoming a popular spot for white water rafting enthusiasts, both from India and abroad, as it offers medium to rough rapids in the course of river Ganges.

Answer 4

Priyam B has its all covered