Uttarakhand Short Break – Haridwar with SOTC Holidays

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Uttarakhand Short Break HaridwarStarting _at_ INR
9,500
Haridwar (2N)
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Highlights of the Package

• Accommodation on Twin or Double Share Basis
• Buffet / Fixed Breakfast Dinner (Day 1 Starts
  with Dinner)
• Escorted visit to har ki Pauri Bhajan Sandhya at
  Aarti time during stay at Haridwar
• All Transfers and Sightseeing by AC Vehicle
  except for Hills where the AC will not be
  operational
• All Toll Taxes, Parking Charges, Driver Allowances

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Day Wise Itinerary for Uttarakhand Short Break
Haridwar
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Day 1

• Arrival Delhi proceed to Haridwar ( 220 Kms 5
  Hrs)Morning on Arrival at the Airport/railway
  station/pick up point, meet our drive to
  Haridwar,on arrival in Haridwar check in Hotel.
  Later we shall take you to visit to the
  Har-ki-Pauri, Revel in Ganga Aarti in the
  evening. Rest of the evening is at lesiure to
  walk along the Ganges explore the colourful
  bazaars. Dinner overnight at Haridwar.'Haridwar
  ' Gateway to the Lord. One of the holiest Hindu
  pilgrim sites on the banks of the sacred river
  Ganga, Hardiwar is a bustling town with crowded
  markets, a multitude of temples, ashrams and
  ghats overflowing with pilgrims desirous of
  attaining a measure of salvation - in this life
  or in the next one. Visit Har-ki-Pauri which
  literally means footsteps of God. Lined with
  temples and guesthouses looking on to the river,
  the ghats (river landings for bathing) have
  worshippers bathing early in the morning and the
  spectacular Ganga Arti (worship of the river
  Ganga with lamps) in the evenings. In the
  distance are the Himalayan peaks, and all around
  forests and hill shrines. The atmosphere, the
  rituals and the view around Haridwar all serve to
  give the uninitiated a glimpse into Hindu
  religious philosophy.

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Day 2

• Haridwar (Rishikesh Excursion 25 Kms )Morning
  after an early breakfast, take an excursion to
  Rishikesh. Here you may opt to enjoy some
  adventure activities like River rafting, etc. on
  own. Later visit to Laxman Jhula surrounding
  temples ashrams. Return back to Haridwar for
  overnight stay at the hotel.Rishikesh  25 kms
  upstream on the banks of the Ganga where it is
  met by the Chandrabhaga is the holy town of
  Rishikesh. Literally, Rishi's (holy man) locks,
  this small town is the point where the holy
  Ganges crashes down in full glory onto huge
  boulders and creates long stretches of white
  sandy beaches. The banks are lined with ashrams,
  where saints and holy men rested before beginning
  their arduous pilgrimage up into the snow-
  covered land of the gods. Rishikesh is
  essentially a combination of five different
  districts- Rishikesh the commercial centre,
  Muni-ki-reti in the quiet suburbs, Shivananda
  Nagar to the north, Lakshmanjhula with its holy
  shrines and Swarg Ashram where most of the
  ashrams are located.Swarg Ashram, with its
  numerous ashrams, food stalls and shops is a
  haunt for those looking for insights into
  religious themes. The newly constructed Ram
  Jhoola straddles the Ganga at this point. You can
  also make a river crossing on the ferries that
  run during the day. Important shrines and ashrams
  at Swarg Ashram include Kali Kumbliwale founded
  by Swami Vishudhananda, Parmarth Niketan with
  large statues of gods and goddesses and the Gita
  Bhavan with its Ayurvedic dispensary and shop
  selling religious books and cotton Khadi.About 2
  kms upstream is the old footbridge called
  Lakshmanjhula, named after the brother of Lord
  Rama. Temples line both sides of the river at
  Lakshmanjhula.To the northeast is the area of
  Muni-ki-reti. Along the banks of the Chandrabhaga
  river, this area with its secluded white sand
  beaches is ideal for swimming. Boat rides on the
  river near Swarg Ashram are a pleasant diversion,
  and you can feed the fish that cluster around
  pilgrims throwing balls of wheat flour into the
  waters.

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Day 3

• AM Departure to Delhi Transfer to Airport/
  Railway stationBreakfast at hotel proceed to
  Delhi lunch on the way to Delhi.PM Leisure
  Proceed to Delhi Airport / Railway station for
  your onward journey tour ends with sweet
  memories.
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