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Haridwar - Har ki Pauri - Rishikesh - Laxam Jhula and Ram Jhula
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SAME DAY

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Early morning pick up from hotel & proceed to Haridwar by Car.

In the early morning drive to Haridwar. Its 220km 4- 5Hours drive from Delhi.The city of Hardiwar, located at the foothills of the Himalayas, represents the point where the Holy Ganga reaches the plains. Haridwar is an ancient pilgrimage site, held in reverence for centuries. Associated with both Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu, Haridwar is among the seven sacred cities of India. Essentially a religious center which holds promise of salvation for devotees, Haridwar is also a center of herbal medicine, and traditional studies at Gurukul Kangri.

Har ki Pauri

After arrival visit Har ki Pauri - the sacred Ghat was constructed by King Vikramaditya in memory of his brother Bhartrihari. It is believed that Bhartihari eventually came to Haridwar to meditate by the banks of the holy Ganga. When he died, his brother constructed the Ghat in his name which later came to be known as Har-Ki-Pauri. It is the most important Ghat on the River Ganga, where a holy dip is a must for every devotee.

Mansa Devi Temple

One of ancient temple of Mansa devi located on top of Bilwa Hill. The Name Mansa means wish and it is believed that the goddess fulfils all the wishes of a sincere devotee. Devotees who want their wishes to be fulfilled by Mansa tie threads to the branches of a tree located in the temple. To reach the shrine one has to either follow the trekking route up to this holy shrine or ride on the recently introduced rope-way service. The rope-way service known as "Mansa Devi Udankhatola.

Rishikesh

After having holi bath in Ganges drive to Rishikesh. It is 1 Hours drive. Rishikesh considered the Yoga Capital of The World. Enjoy a brief discourse on Yoga & meditation. Yoga is a science of right living and it works when integrated in our daily life. It works on all aspects of the person: the physical, mental, emotional, psychic and spiritual. The word yoga means 'unity' or 'oneness' and is derived from the Sanskrit word 'yuj' which means 'to join'. Gain a general idea of the subject of Yoga, seeking its place in nature, its own character, its object in human evolution. Increasing flexibility of the body and freeing all the energy blocks. Besides increasing flexibility, this leads to a healthier body.Meditation is not a technique but a way of life.

Laxam Jhula and Ram Jhula

Lakshman Jhula is an iron suspension bridge in Rishikesh. As per legend Lord Rama and his younger brother Laxmana crossed the River ganges here.Originay it was jute rope hanging bridge till 1889. The jute-rope bridge was replaced by iron - ropesuspension bridge in 1889, and after it was washed away in the 1924 floods. The current bridge was constructed by the public works department during the year 1927-1929 which replaced the old bridge.In 1986 around 2 Kms from Laxam Jula nearby Shivananda Nagar Ram Jhula was Built. Between Laxam Jhula and Ram Jhula enjoy a walk on bank of River with many meditation centre. After visiting Haridwar Rishikesh drive back to Delhi.

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