Haridwar

Haridwar

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Haridwar

Haridwar  pronunciation (help·info), also spelled Hardwar, is an ancient city and municipality in the Haridwar district of Uttarakhand, India. According to popular Hindu legend, it was here that Goddess Ganga when Lord Shiva released the mighty river from the locks of his hair. The River Ganga, after flowing for 253 kilometres (157 mi) from its source at Gaumukh at the edge of the Gangotri Glacier, enters the Gangetic Plain for the first time at Haridwar, which gave the city its ancient name, Gangadwára.

Haridwar or Hardwar is regarded as one of the seven holiest places (Sapta Puri) to Hindus. According to the Samudra manthan,[3]Haridwar along with Ujjain, Nashik and Prayag (Allahabad) is one of four sites where drops of Amrit, the elixir of immortality, accidentally spilled over from the pitcher while being carried by the celestial bird Garuda. This is manifested in the Kumbha Mela, which is celebrated every 12 years in Haridwar. During the Haridwar Kumbh Mela, millions of pilgrims, devotees, and tourists congregate in Haridwar to perform ritualistic bathing on the banks of the river Ganges to wash away their sins to attain Moksha. Brahma Kund, the spot where the Amrit fell, is located at Har ki Pauri (literally, “footsteps of the Lord”) and is considered to be the most sacred ghat of Haridwar. It is also the primary center of the Kanwar pilgrimage, in which millions of participants gather sacred water from the Ganga and carry it across hundreds of miles to dispense as offerings in Śiva shrines.

Haridwar is the headquarters and the largest city of the district. Today, the city is developing beyond its religious importance, with the fast developing industrial estate of State Industrial Development Corporation of Uttarakhand (SIDCUL), and the close by township of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited as well as its affiliated ancillaries.

Haridwar presents a kaleidoscope of Indian culture and development. In the sacred writings it has been differently specified as Kapilsthan, Gangadwar and Mayapuri. It is additionally a passage indicate the Char Dham (the four principle focuses of journey in Uttarakhand viz, Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri), subsequently, Shaivaites (adherents of Lord Shiva) and Vaishnavites (devotees of Lord Vishnu) call this place Hardwar and Haridwar individually, relating to Har being Shiv and Hari being Vishnu.

 

 

    • Haridwar overview

  • 5 /08 °C
  •   Garhwal
  • Starts from Govindghat
  • 1 – 2 days
  •  Pilgrimage, Yatra
  • Haridwar
  • Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun, 36 kms

 

Places of interest

Har Ki Pauri            

The Haridwar Kumbh Mela is held in every 12 years and the date is determined by Hindu astrology

This sacred Ghat was constructed by King Vikramaditya (1st century BC) in memory of his brother Bharthari. It is believed that Bharthari came to Haridwar and meditated on the banks of the holy Ganges. When he died, his brother constructed a Ghat in his name, which later came to be known as Har Ki Pauri. The most sacred ghat within Har Ki Pauri is Brahmakund. The evening prayer (Aarti) at dusk offered to Goddess Ganga at Har Ki Pauri (steps of God Hara or Shiva) is an enchanting experience for any visitor. A spectacle of sound and colour is seen when, after the ceremony, pilgrims float Diyas (floral floats with lamps) and incense on the river, commemorating their deceased ancestors. Thousands of people from all around the world do make a point to attend this prayer on their visit to Haridwar. A majority of present ghats were largely developed in the 1800s. On the night of Dussehra or a few days before that the Ganga Canal is dried in Haridwar to clean the riverbed. The water is restored on Dewali. It is believed that on Dussera Maa Ganga goes to her father’s house and returns after Bhai Duj or Bhai Phota. It is for this reason that the waters in the Ganga canal in Haridwar are partially dried on the night of Dussehra and the waters are restored on the day of Bhai Duj or Bhai Phota.

Chandi Devi Temple

Main article: Chandi Devi Temple, Haridwar

The temple is dedicated to Goddess Chandi, who sits atop the ‘Neel Parvat’ on the eastern bank of the river Ganges. It was constructed in 1929 A.D. by the king of Kashmir, Suchat Singh. Skanda Purana mentions a legend, in which Chanda-Munda, the Army Chief of a local Demon Kings Shumbha and Nishumbha were killed by goddess Chandi here, after which the place got the name Chandi Devi. It is believed that the main statue was established by the Adi Shankaracharya in 8th century A.D. The temple is a 3 km trek from Chandighat and can also be reached through a ropeway.

Mansa Devi Temple

Main article: Mansa Devi Temple, Haridwar

Situated at the top of Bilwa Parwat, the temple of Goddess Mansa Devi, literally meaning the Goddess who fulfills desires (Mansa), is a popular tourist destination, especially because of the cable cars, which offer views of the city.The main temple houses two idols of the Goddess, one with three mouths and five arms, while the other one has eight arms.

Maya Devi Temple

Main article: Maya Devi Temple, Haridwar

Dating to the 11th century, this ancient temple of Maya Devi, the Adhishthatri Devi (Patron Goddess) of Haridwar, is considered one of the Siddhapithas and is said to be the place where the heart and navel of Goddess Sati had fallen. It is one of few ancient temples still standing in Haridwar, along with Narayani Shila temple and Bhairav Temple.

Kankhal

Das Mahavidya temple, Daksheswara Mahadev temple

Ropeway to Mansa Devi Temple, Haridwar.

Bholanath Sevashram temple by the Ganges, Haridwar

Main article: Daksheswara Mahadev Temple

The ancient temple of Daksha Mahadev also known as Daksheshwar Mahadev Temple, is situated in the south Kankhal town. According to Hindu texts, King Daksha Prajapati, father of Dakshayani, Lord Shiva’s first wife, performed a yagña, to which he deliberately did not invite Lord Shiva. When she arrived uninvited, he was further insulted by the king, seeing which Sati felt infuriated and self-immolated herself in the yagna kund. King Daksha was later killed by the demon Virabhadra, born out of Shiva’s anger. Later the king was brought to life and given a goat’s head by Shiva. Daksha Mahadev temple is a tribute to this legend.

Sati Kund, another well-known mythological heritage worth a visit is situated in the Kankhal. Legend has it that Sati immolated herself in this kund.

Sureshvari Devi Temple

Haridwar from Chilla Range, Rajaji National Park

Temple of Goddess Sureshwari, situated in midst of Rajaji National Park. Serene and religious makes this temple abode of worshipers, saints etc. Located at outskirts of Haridwar in Ranipur and permission from forest rangers is necessary. The location of the temple is beyond the boundary of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Haridwar.

Pawan Dham

A modern temple, made entirely of glass pieces, Pawan Dham is now a popular tourist destination. The temple complex was constructed by the effort of Swami Vedantanand Maharaj and the institute located there is growing under the leadership of Swami Sahaj Prakash Maharaj. People from Moga in Punjab have put considerable efforts and money to erect this place.

Bharat Mata Mandir

Main article: Bharat Mata

Bharat Mata Mandir is a multi-storey temple dedicated to Bharat Mata (Mother India). Bharat Mata Mandir was inaugurated on 15 May 1983 by Indira Gandhi on the banks of the river Ganges. It is situated adjacent to the Samanvaya Ashram, and stands eight stories tall to a height of 180 feet (55 m). Each floor depicts an era in the Indian history, from the days of Ramayana until India’s independence.

On the first floor is the statue of Bharat Mata. The second floor, Shur Mandir, is dedicated to the well renowned heroes of India. The third floor Matri Mandir is dedicated to the achievements of India’s revered women, such as Radha, Mira, Savitri, Draupadi, Ahilya, Anusuya, Maitri, Gargi etc. The great saints from various religions, including Jainism, Sikhism, and Buddhism are featured on the fourth floor Sant Mandir. The assembly hall with walls depicting symbolic coexistence of all religions practised in India and paintings portraying history in various provinces, is situated on the fifth floor. The various forms of the Goddess Shakti can be seen on the sixth floor, whilst the seventh floor is devoted to all incarnations of Lord Vishnu. The eighth floor holds the shrine of Lord Shiva from which devotees can gain a view of Himalayas, Haridwar, and the campus of Sapta Sarovar.

The temple was built under the former Shankaracharya Maha-Mandleshwar Swami Satyamitranand Giri Maharaj. Since the inception of the Swami Satyamitranand foundation in 1998, several other branches have been opened, namely in Renukut, Jabalpur, Jodhpur, Indore, and Ahmedabad.

Shopping

Shiva statue by the Ganges, across Har-ki-Pauri, Haridwar

Famous places for shopping is Bara Bazar, Moti Bazar, Upper Road, Ranipur Mor, Jwalapur. Tourists usually buy items of devotion and inexpensive ornaments. There are large number of shops throughout Haridwar where one can buy devotional items ranging from Rudraksha ornaments, Religious pictures and deity statues to music cassettes of remixed devotional songs and bhajans. Garments are other major shopping attraction for locals.

Shri Chintamani Parshwnath Jain Shwetambar Mandir

Shri Chintamani Parshwnath Jain Shwetambar Mandir

This temple was built in 1990 by jain saint Shri Padam Sagar Suri. This temple is built by Jaisalmer stone in Jain architectural style. Moolnayak of this temple is a black colored idol of Chintamani Parshwnath Bhagwan in Padmasan posture. Idols of Shri Parshv Yaksh and Mata Padmawati on both sides of the main idol. There is alson an idol of Rishabhanatha made up of white marble. There is small temple of Shri Ghantakaran Mahavir Ji and charan-paduka’s (foot imprints) near this temple. The temple also has a dharmshala for accommodation of around 1000 pilgrims at a time.

Shantikunj

Shantikunj is the headquarters of famous spiritual and social organisation All World Gayatri Pariwar (AWGP) established by Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya. It is located at a distance of 6 kilometers from Haridwar railway station towards Rishikesh/Dehradun on NH58. At the bank of the holy Ganges and between the Shivalik ranges of the Himalayas, it is also a place of attraction for tourists as well as seekers of spiritual guidance.

Patanjali Yogpeeth (Trust)

Patanjali Yogpeeth is situated in Haridwar-Delhi Highway. This is a yoga institution and research center of Swami Ramdev. Every day thousands of people come here for yoga and other purposes.

Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission Sevashrama

This is branch of the worldwide Ramakrishna Movement. The Mission centre was founded in 1901. The Math centre was started in 1980. The Math centre conducts daily worship and bhajans, and fortnightly Ramnam Sankirtan. Celebration of the birthdays of Sri Ramakrishna, Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi, Swami Vivekananda and some other saints and prophets.

 

History of Haridwar

Haridwar is a living example of one such historical city that hasn’t been erased by the tides of time. The city has been mentioned in several Hindu texts, scriptures and books from the times of Buddha to the British invasion. It was ruled by the Maurya Empire (322-185 BCE), followed by the Kushan Empire (c. 1st-3rd centuries).

In the Archaeological surveys, it was found that terra cotta culture thrived in Haridwar between 1700 BCE and 1200 BCE. Haridwar also finds its mention in the travel journals of the famous ancient explorers. During King Harshavardhan’s rule (590-647) when Chinese traveller, Hsuan Tsang visited India in 629 A.D., he cited Haridwar as ‘Mo-yu-lo’ and also mentioned that there was a temple called ‘Gangadwara’ which stood in the north of Mo-yu-lo.

During the reign of Emperor Jahangir (1596-1627) Thomas Coryat, an English traveller who visited the city mentioned it as ‘Haridwara’, the capital of Lord Shiva. The city was first connected with railways via Laksar, through branch line in 1886. In 2000, Haridwar became a part of Haridwar district of Uttarakhand which was carved out as a separate state from Uttar Pradesh.

Mythology of Haridwar

As per the Hindu mythology, during the Samudra Manthan or the churning of the ocean, the precious drops of elixir or Amrit which carried the boon of immortality were accidentally spilled at four sites i.e Ujjain, Nasik, Allahabad, and Haridwar. To commemorate this event, Kumbh Mela, and Maha Kumbh Mela, the mass Hindu pilgrimages of faith is celebrated once in three years and once in 12 years at one of the four places respectively. It is believed that Brahma Kund situated at Har Ki Pauri is the place where the drops of elixir fell.

Haridwar – The Business Hub and Industrial Town

Haridwar is an ancient city and a Municipality in the Haridwar district of Uttarakhand. It is also the headquarters and the largest city of Haridwar district. Haridwar showcases a vivid topography, with the mighty Himalayas on one side and the plains on the other. This holy city is emerging as a developing industrial estate as the State Industrial Development of Uttarakhand (SIDCUL), Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) and other affiliated ancillaries are situated here.

  • Ganga Aarti that takes place every evening at Har Ki Paudi is a spectacle to remember. One should not miss this while in Haridwar.
  • Photography may be prohibited inside the temple, especially inside sanctum sanctorum. Please abide by the guidelines outlined by temple authorities.
  • Haridwar gets overcrowded, especially during the Kumbh Mela. Special care should be taken in that time to avoid getting into large crowds and taking bridges on the river Ganges.
  • Avoid non-vegetarian food and alcoholic beverages here as Haridwar holds a deep religious meaning to the devotees. There is no liquor shop in Haridwar, in case you are wondering

What is Haridwar famous for?

Haridwar is famous among tourist as Pilgrimage.

Haridwar is recommended destination for Couples, Foreigners, Groups, Solo.

Haridwar is popular destination for following activities/ interests – Business Hub, Char Dham Yatra Route, Do Dham Ytar, Pilgrimage, Ropeways, Temples, Weekend Getaway.

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Rishikesh

Rishikesh

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Rishikesh

 is also the known as Gateway to the Himalayas. A sacred town at the convergence of rivers Ganges and Chandrabhaga, Rishikesh is a naturally attractive place at the foothills of the lower Himalayas in the state of Uttaranchal in India. Rishikesh is the starting point for travelling to the four Chota Char Dham Pilgrimage Destination in Uttarakhand. The importance of this holy city lies in the fact that it serves as a gateway to other religiously important centers like Kedarnath, Gangotri, Badrinath and Yamunotri. Rishikesh is famous for its temples, yoga and meditation, rafting and other adventure activities among tourists. The Rishikesh City is Surrounded by the three main districts namely Tehri Garhwal , Pauri Garhwal and Haridwar in State of Uttarkhand in North India. Rafting season starts from the month of March and ends in September.

 

  • Rishikesh overview

  •  Dehradun, Garhwal
  • 1 – 2 days
  •  Haridwar

 

Place to See in Rishikesh :

Lakshman Jhula : Lakshman Jhula is one of the most sightseeing thing in and around Rishikesh. The Laxman Jhula is Constructed over Ganga River. It is Said that the Lakshman Jhula was built in 1939 after Lord Laxman crossed the Ganga river after killing Ravana. There are spectacular views from the bridge. Small Bridge Ram Jula is located beside the Laxman Jula in Rishikesh.

Ram Jhula Pul Rishikesh – Visit Ram Jhula Suspension Bridge

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Ram Jhula is a famous landmark place in Rishikesh city. It is an iron suspension bridge over holy river Ganga. Ram Jhula has the length of 450 feet connecting Shivananda Ashram with Swargashram. Ram Jhula also offers a panoramic view of river Ganga and Rishikesh city having number of temples.

Triveni Ghat : Thousands of Devotees take a holy dip bath and and enjoy the Maha Aarti being performed daily in the morning and evening time respectively. Triveni Ghat is a well known bathing ghat of Rishikesh, is a confluence of three sacred rivers that are Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. According to the beliefs, a dip in water at this ghat washes away all the sins and purifies the soul.

Parmarth Niketan Rishikesh –

It is one of the top yoga centers in India and the biggest ashram in the area which is situated on the banks of the holy Ganges River. It has now blossomed over 70 years of its existence into the largest ashram in Rishikesh. It was founded in 1942 by Swami Shukdevanand Saraswati. This ashram is open for all, with no discrimination on the basis of race, gender, nationality, religion, caste or creed.
Geeta Bhawan Rishikesh – Accommodation Facility at Geeta Bhawan Rishikesh
Geeta Bhawan is a large complex located at the banks of holy river Ganaga in Swargashram, Rishikesh. Huge complex of Geeta Bhawan has several discourse halls and over 1000 rooms for the comfortable stay of devotees free of cost. Geeta Bhawan is a major place for devotees from far away places as they get free stay during their holy dip in river Ganga with listening to discourses and meditation.

Activities in Rishikesh 

Pilgrimage: Rishikesh is one of the most revered pilgrimage destinations in Hinduism and attracts large number of devotees and pilgrims who visit this spiritual abode and take a dip in the holy Ganges to cleanse their soul.

Yoga and Meditation: Rishikesh is considered the ‘Yoga capital of the world ’. Tourists and spiritual seekers from all over the world visit Rishikesh to learn the ancient techniques of yoga and meditation and find inner peace.

Rafting: Rafting in Rishikesh is popular all over the country and the turbulent waves of river Ganges makes it a popular adventure activity at Rishikesh. Adventure seekers flock at Rishikesh in large numbers post-monsoon to enjoy the thrill of rafting. Book your rafting tour here.

Adventure Sports: Apart from rafting, there are many adventure activities that will appeal to the adventure seekers. Some activities tourists can try at Rishikesh are bungee jumping, Flying Fox, Cliff Jumping, Body Surfing, kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing, rappelling, and zip lining.

 

How to Reach :

Rishikesh is closed to Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun about 15 km away from Rishikesh. Rishikesh is 230 km away from Delhi and is well connected with buses. Rishikesh Railway Station Railhead the nearest to Reach Rishikesh where all trains passes through the Station

Hemkund Sahib

Hemkund Sahib

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Hemkund Sahib

Hemkund Sahib (also spelled Hemkunt), formally known as Gurudwara Shri Hemkund Sahib Ji, is a Sikh place of worship and pilgrimage site in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India. It is devoted to Guru Gobind Singh (1666–1708), the tenth Sikh Guru, and finds mention in Dasam Granth, a work dictated by Guruji himself. With its setting of a glacial lake surrounded by seven mountain peaks, each adorned by a Nishan Sahib on its cliff, it is according to the Survey of India located in the Himalayas at an elevation of 4,632 meters (15,197 feet).[1] It is approached from Gobindghat on the Rishikesh–Badrinath highway. The main town near Gobindghat is Joshimath.

Etymology

Hemkund is a Sanskrit name derived from Hem (“Snow”) and Kund (“bowl”). Dasam Granth says this is the place where Pandu Raja practiced Yoga. In addition, the Dasam Granth says God ordered Sikh Guru Gobind Singh to take bath while he was in deep meditation at the mount of Hemkunt. 

 

  • Hemkund Sahib overview

  • 23 /15 °C

  • May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov,
  •  Chamoli, Garhwal
  • Starts from Govindghat
    Trek Distance 19 kms
    Trek grade Moderate
    Trek duration 3 days
    Altitude range 4300
  • 1 – 2 days
  •  Sikh Pilgrimage, Treks
  •  Rishikesh, 273kms
  •  Jolly Grant Airport, 292kms

Hemkund is inaccessible from October through April because of snowbound paths and glaciers. Sikh pilgrims arrive in May and set to work to repair the damage to the path over the winter, which tradition is called kar seva (“selfless service”), a concept which forms an important tenet of the Sikh faith.

The take-off point for Hemkund Sahib is the town of Govindghat about 275 kilometres (171 mi) from Rishikesh. The 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) trek is along a reasonably well-maintained path to the village of Ghangaria (also called Govinddham). This path can be covered either by walk or by pony and a Gurudwara here gives shelter to pilgrims. In addition, there are a few hotels and a campground with tents and mattresses. A 1,100-metre (3,600 ft)climb on a 6-kilometre (3.7 mi) of stone paved path leads Hemkund. Overnight stay is not allowed at Hemkund Sahib and so it is necessary to leave by 2 PM to make it back to Govindghat by nightfall.

From Delhi, tourists take the train to Haridwar and then travel by bus to Govindghat via Rishikesh. It is also possible to drive from Delhi to Govindghat, a distance of about 500 kilometres (310 mi) which takes around 18 hours to cover. Recently, an Indian airline company has started a helicopter service between Govindghat and Ghangria. The flight takes about 5 minutes.

The recent helicopter service started between Govindghat and Gangaria

A recent study examining altitude sickness at Hemkund Sahib found that almost one-third of pilgrims who traveled to Hemkund suffered from Acute Mountain Sickness (a form of altitude sickness). As approximately 150,000 pilgrims are believed to travel to Hemkund Sahib each trekking season, almost 50,000 people are at risk of developing Acute Mountain Sickness each year. The authors stated the difficult nature of the trek, limited water consumption, and lack of awareness regarding altitude sickness as the main contributory factors.

Present Gurudwara

Design and construction of the present gurudwara was started in the mid-1960s, after Major General Harkirat Singh, Engineer-in-Chief, Indian Army visited the gurudwara. Major General Harkirat Singh selected Architect Siali to head the design and construction effort. Thereafter, Architect Siali luddu made annual trips to Hemkund Sahib and organized and supervised complex construction.

2013 North India floods, took a heavy toll on the route to Hemkund Sahib. Part of the gurdwara, at Govindghat collapsed, including the langar hall, which collapsed into the river, the parking lot was swept away, only bridge above the Alaknanda River was broken and the building next to it, and the entire footpath at 14,200ft, leading to Hemkund Sahib, from Govindghat was swept away.

Valley of Flowers

Main article: Valley of Flowers National Park

About 3 km from Gobinddham is the 5 km long Valley of Flowers. The Indian Government has declared this valley a national park. It is situated in Nanda Devi Bio Reserve, and all activities are carefully regulated to preserve the valley in pristine condition. The best months to visit are July and August, during the monsoons. Legend has it that a flower called Brahma-Kamal blossoms here every 12 years. The trek to the valley is for advanced trekkers, especially during an extended period of rainfall. Almost every single rock on the path to the valley of flowers is wobbly and requires significant level of concentration to avoid an unnecessary injury. It is a popular second destination for pilgrims visiting Hemkunt Sahib and definitely worth spending a day.

Delhi – Dehradun – Haridwar – Rishikesh – Devprayag – Srinagar – Rudraprayag – Gopeshwar – Joshimath-Govindghat-Ghangaria-Hemkund SahibTravel Hemkund Sahib by Air
BY AIR :
The nearest airport from Hemkund Sahib is Jolly Grant Airport, which is situated in Dehradun, some 310 kms away.

Travel Hemkund Sahib by Train
BY TRAIN :
The closest railheads from Hemkund Sahib are at Dehradun and Haridwar. From both the destinations, one can avail buses or cab to reach Hemkund.

Travel Hemkund Sahib by Roadways
BY BUS :
Private buses are available from both Haridwar and Dehradun for Joshimath. These buses leave early in the morning and take about 9-11 hours to reach Joshimath. From Joshimath, private taxis can take one to Govindghat, where the motorable road ends. One has to then trek up to Hemkund Sahib from here.

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Distance from Delhi: 250 kilometers

Holy cities abound in India and coming in a close second to Benares are the cities of Haridwar and Rishikesh in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. Haridwar literally means ‘the abode of Lord Vishnu’ and millions of people flock here every year to take part in an annual pilgrimage. Rishikesh is another perfect weekend getaway endowed with natural beauty. Haridwar and Rishikesh are meat and alcohol free cities because of their holy nature.  Haridwar and Rishikesh are considered the “twin national heritage cities”. Since both the cities are popular tourist destinations, they provide a wide range of gastronomic options that are delicious and caters to people on various budgets and with different tastes. The mystical and spiritual environment of Haridwar and Rishikesh are the reason why they are considered perennial holiday destinations for people all around the world.

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A Trip to Haridwar and Rishikesh promises to be an enlightening experience

What to Do in Haridwar​

Haridwar is one of the most populous cities of Uttarakhand. Masses of people frequent Haridwar every year to pay their respects to the holy river Ganga.  The bustling lanes of Haridwar will have you roaming for a long time because there’s a unique sight to see at every corner of the town. However, beware of rhesus monkeys who are notoriously famous for harassing people along the ghats. Haridwar is the busiest during the Kumbh Mela that’s a religious pilgrimage and a photographer’s delight because of uncommon sights seen during this event.

1) Har ki Pauri Ghat – Literally meaning the ‘footstep of God’, it is a holy bank on the river Ganga. The place is teeming with people wanting to take a dip in the holy waters. Every evening at sundown, the ghat is a sensory spectacle when the Ganga aarti is performed, with bells ringing and flaming torches everywhere.

2) Temple Hopping – Haridwar has several temples dedicated to various Hindu gods and goddesses. The hilltop temple of Mansa Devi is very popular as she is considered to be the wish-fulfilling goddess. You can either walk up the hill or take the cable car. The Maya Devi temple on the riverbank and the Chandi Devi temple on Neel Parvat are some of the other important temples.

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3) Ashrams – If you’re looking for a peaceful abode for meditation, head to one of the many ashrams in the city. Shanti Kunj Ashram is set in a beautiful garden and provides lodging, meals and spiritual activities. Patanjali Yogpeeth is another popular ashram, especially for practising yoga.

4) Adventure Tours – Apart from spirituality, Haridwar is also famous for other activities such as trekking, bird-watching and rafting. Visit Rajaji National Park, which has a large population of wild elephants and if you’re lucky, you might even spot a tiger!

5) Food Trail – Street food of Haridwar is renowned, especially the aloo puri at Mohanji Puriwale and the kachoris at Kashyap Kachoriwala. Try the sweets at Mathura Walon Ki Prachin Dukaan. Don’t forget to pack an iron stomach! Haridwar Rishikesh Tourist places *

Travel Tips

Where to Stay? Hotel La Casa (3 star), Godwin Hotel (4 star), Aalia on Ganges (5 star)

Budget: Rs. 1,000 per person for 2 nights (inclusive of 3 star hotel and breakfast)

Distance From Delhi: Haridwar – 250 km

Traveller Type: Family, Friends

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Street Food in Haridwar

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What to Do in Rishikesh

Infamous for the Ram Jhula and Lakshman Jhula, Rishikesh has a lot to offer in terms of Spirituality and adventure.Rishikesh is considered the ‘yoga capital of the world’ and there are plenty of ashrams that allow you a chance to meditate and attain ‘moksha’ which is supplemented by a dip in the Holy river. Rishikesh is the birthplace of Ayurveda. Despite being a magnet for soul searchers and thrill seekers, Rishikesh has survived the ravages of time and has retained an old-world charm that influences you, the moment you set foot in the town. Even The Beatles had visited Rishikesh back in the 60’s in search of what everyone comes to Rishikesh for, enlightenment and Activism. There’s lots to see and a lot more to do once you’re in Rishikesh.

1) Adventure Trails – Rishikesh is very popular with adrenaline junkies who are lured by the white rapids of the Ganga. White water rafting is very popular and you can choose the grade (ranging from 1 to 4) based on your age and appetite for adventure. Bungee jumping is another activity you can indulge in here.

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2) Yoga Retreats – Ever since the Beatles popularised transcendental meditation years ago, Rishikesh has been a haven for those seeking spiritual enlightenment through yoga and meditation. Parmarth Niketan on the banks of the Ganga is the foremost yoga centre in the city. Alternatively, try Sanskriti Yogpeeth for a more luxurious stay.

3) Temples – Rishikesh is the starting point for the Char Dhaam Yatra and there are several ancient temples around Lakshman Jhoola, the bridge that spans the Ganga. The Neelkanth Mahadev Temple and the Trimbakeshwar Temple are most popular.

4) Triveni Ghat – The confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati is the main ghat for taking a holy dip. The ancient Rishi Kund and Raghunath Temple nearby are also worth a visit.

5) Shopping – The bazaars of Rishikesh are a shopper’s paradise. Here you can buy beautiful wall paintings and wooden furniture to give your home a rustic haveli look.

​6) Aarti at Parmarth Ghat –  Rishikesh is popularly known for it’s ghat- side aartis that take place at dusk. The aarti at the Parmarth ghat is a spectacular sight and is also a photographer’s delight.

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Shopping in Rishikesh

7) Where to eat in Rishikesh – The Chotiwala restaurant is an age old family run business that deserves a visit for it’s fabulous food and the dressed up Chotiwala pandit who sits outside the restaurant at all times.  ​

8) Outside Haridwar – Take a day trip to the Rajaji National park located close to Haridwar, and travel among the thickets of the jungle to discover herds of elephants who roam in the park.

Here are a few tips if you’re planning a weekend getaway to Rishikesh: Haridwar Rishikesh Tourist places

Where to Stay? Hotel Akash Continental (3 star), The Amaris (4 star), Ananda in the Himalayas (5 star)

Budget: Rs. 5,000 per person for 2 nights (inclusive of 3 star hotel, transfers and sightseeing)

Distance From Delhi: 220 km

Traveller Type: Family, Friends

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Chardham Tour Operators in Rishikesh I चार धाम की यात्रा बद्रीनाथ केदारनाथ

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There are four Abodes in Himalayas collectively referred as “Chota Char Dham of India “ and popular as “CharDham Yatra“ which includes four holy shrines of Hindus: Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. All of these temples are situated within the Garwhal region of Uttarakhand state in North India.

Among four Scared sites Kedarnath is dedicated to Lord Shiva while Badrinath is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. On the other hand, Yamunotri and Gangotri are dedicated to Goddess Ganga and Yamuna rivers respectively. In Hindu religion, the CharDham Yatra have a great importance, and it is considered that every hindu should do Chardham yatra at least once in a lifetime.

Chardham Tour Operators in Rishikesh Guide:

Char Dham Yatra is one the most popular pilgrimage route, with millions of devotees paying homage to all these religious places in aspiration of eliminates all sins and to attain salvation by the blessings of the Lord. Every Year More than 250,000 pilgrims visit Chardham from various parts of India. Char dham is also growing popular among foriegn tourists, who are blessed to see the heavenly natural beauty and Himalayas with a chance to know more about culture of India.

CharDhams of Uttarakand can be covered in one strech in a matter of 09-10 days. Nowdays, you can also get helicopter services to visit CharDham in just 2 days. Best Chardham Tour Operators in Rishikesh

Due to Picturesque surroundings, high altitude mountain region (Himalayas), dense forests, large valleys and enthralling environment gives an opportunity to visitors to unwind themselves by breathing fresh air with experience of majestic locations.

Chardham Tour Operators in Rishikesh

 

Char Dham Yatra 2018 – 2019 

Itinerary Highlights **-** 9 Nights -10 Days  Car Rental Only

Day 1
Destination – Haridwar – Barkot (220kms/7-8hr)
Day 2
Destination – Barkot – Yamunotri – Barkot (36kms)
Day 3
Destination – Barkot – Uttarkashi (100kms/5hr)
Day 4
Destination – Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi (100kms)
Day 5
Destination – Uttarkashi – Guptkashi (210kms/8-9hr)
Day 6
Destination – Guptkashi – Kedarnath (30 kms)
Day 7
Destination – Kedarnath – Rudraprayag (19 kms )
Day 8
Destination – Rudraprayag – Badrinath (165kms/7hr)
Day 9
Destination – Badrinath – Joshimath – Rudraprayag (160kms/7hr)
Day 10
Destination – Rudraprayag – Haridwar (160 Kms/4hr)

 

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Taxes & Expenditures Included: Parking, Toll Tax, Luxury Tax, Green Tax, Fuel Exp. and Driver Exp. etc.
Pick up & Drop from Haridwar by Individual Cab.
Transfers & sightseeing by Innova as per the itinerary Note : (A/C will not be used in hilly Areas)
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We are Not Responsible for any loss or Damage
Alcohol Not Allowed All Char Dham Yatra Tour
Free Sightseeing by Car Devprayag Sangam , Rishikesh laxman jhula Or Ram jhula , Rishikesh Airty Dersion
if you Go out of Route Ur Tour ( Different Places ) then extra charges for Car

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Govindghat – Trekking Trip Hemkund Sahib Yatra & Valley of flower

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is on the confluence of the Alaknanda and Lakshman Ganga rivers, it is roughly 22 km from Joshimath on NH58 at an altitude of 6000 feet. The Gurudwara located on the right bank of river Alaknanda is the most important landmark in the area. It also provides accommodation to pilgrims. Govindghat is a big hit among tourists seeking tranquility and natural beauty. It is the right choice escape from the chaotic city life and spend some leisure time in the lap of nature.

It is the road-head and the starting point for trekking to Hemkund Sahib and Valley of Flowers. Located in the Bhundyar Ganga in Chamoil District, the valley is famous for its beautiful beds of flowers, that form an ethereal sight on the Joshimath- Badrinath Road. Hundreds of people, mostly Sikh pilgrims on way to the holy shrine of Hemkund Sahib and occasional tourists to the Valley of Flowers, arrive here every day. There are many Festival celebrated in Govindghat like Ramnavami and Dasserra Festival. Ramnavami Festival is marked with the birthday of Lord Rama and is celebrated in the Hindi month of Chaitra. Another Fesival Dasserra generally falls in the month of October or November and marks the victory of Lord Rama over the demon Ravana.

Char Dham Yatra and Govindghat Govindghat is another important places during Char Dham Yatra, which while visiting Badrinath. Govindghat has gate system which closes during the evening. Many Char Dham Pilgrims choose to halt at Govindghat. Tourists have the options of hiring a car or any other vehicle from Joshimath to Govindghat. The district of Govindghat also has immense religious and cultural importance. It is believed that Lord Hanuman found the Sanjeevani herb at this place which was used to restore the health of unconscious Laxman.

  • Govindghat overview

  • 23 /15 °C

  • Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov,
  •  Chamoli, Garhwal
  • 1 – 2 days
  •  Sikh Pilgrimage, Treks
  •  Rishikesh, 273kms
  •  Jolly Grant Airport, 292kms

Place to see in Govindghat

Valley of flower : Valley of flower is a national park which covers 87.5o sq kms area in the Himalayan mountain region. Valley of flowers has 500 different wild species, where other many things are to explore. valley is covered by the colorful wild flowers from June to October

Ghangaria : Ghangaria is located 13 km away from Govindghat. Ghangaria is an idealistic destination for trekking. It is the commencement pint to Hemkund Sahib and Valley of Flowers. The best time to Visit the Ghangaria is fall in between the month of May to October.

Hemkund Sahib : Hemkund Sahib is the place where the tenth Guru of the Sikhs (Guru Govind Singh) meditated here for many years. Located at an Average altitude of Hemkund Parvat is 4329 meters above the sea level. The Best time to visit this place is fall in between the month of July to November.

Vasundhara Waterfall : Vasundhara Waterfall is located only 5 Kms away from Govindghat. It is a very beautiful tourism place located in the vicinity of Chamoli district.

How to Reach :

By Air : Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun is the nearest airport located about 292 kms away from from Govindghat.

By Train : The nearest railway station of Govind Ghat is Rishikesh located about 273 kms away from Govindghat. Rishikeshis well known city and well linked with major railway stations of others states.

By Bus : Govindghat is well linked with NH and major cities of Uttarakhand . It is 513 kms from Delhi. Buses are available from Kashmiri Gate ISBT to Rishikesh, Haridwar, Ukhimath, Srinagar, Chamoli, Dehradun and others places. Govindghat is 118 Kms from Ukhimath, 127 Kms from Rudraprayag, 268 Kms from Pauri, 312 Kms from Uttarkashi and 312 Kms from Rishikesh.

 

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Gaumukh I Gaumukh Tapovan Trekking from Gangotri 18km

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Gaumukh is a place that is located in the state of Uttarakhand in the Uttarkashi district and the place is the location where the Gangotri Glacier ends.  The place is situated at a height of 13,200 ft. It is one of the largest in the Himalayas with an estimated volume of over 27 cubic kilometers.

Around the Gaumukh glacier are the peaks of the Gangotri Group, including several peaks notable for extremely challenging climbing routes, such as Shivling, Thalay Sagar, Meru, and Bhagirathi. It flows roughly northwest, originating in a cirque below Chaukhamba, the highest peak of the group.

There are a few places where one can trek in the area. There are many rock-filled hill sides that are ideal for mountain climbing as well. One can see many prayer flags near the river bed.

Gomukh is place in Gangotri glacier where the Bhagirathi river originates. Bhagirathi River is also famous as River Ganges. The official river Ganges starts at Devprayag when Bhagirathi river merged with river Alaknanda. The Gaumukh is located at at the height of 13,200 fts. Gomukh means “Mouth of a Cow”. Gomukh is 18 kms far from Gangotri town by walk. The trek is very hard and only a few people dare to reach here, thats why the whole area is still best for nature lovers without pollution.
Tapovan drives from two word first one is ‘Tapas’ meaning pain or suffering and second is Vana meaning forest or thicket.Tapovan territory is brimming with knolls, streams and blooming plants and the glades are considered as one of the best high elevation glade in India. There is also a place named Nandanvan close Tapovan, and Nandanvan is additionally trekked by trekkers and pilgrims.Nandanvan is additionally an extensive knoll situated at the base of Bhagirathi massif.

Best season: April to June End, September to Nov
Region: Garhwal, Uttarakhand
District: Uttarkashi
Altitude Range: 3048mts to 4450mts
Temperature: Max: 20°C and Min: -5°C
Trekking Grade: Moderate
Total trekking: 57kms
Pin Code: 249137
Highlights of the Gaumukh Trek: Visit the sacred Gangotri Temple. Trek to the source of sacred Ganga River – Gaumukh Glacier. Camp at the foot of celebrated Himalayan peaks.

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Gaumukh Tapovan Trekking from Gangotri

Gaumukh Tapovan Trek

Gangotri is exquisite alpine country. Deodars march in serried ranks and gorges plunge,sliced by the bustling Bhagirathi. The drive will take you past the settlement of Bhairon Ghati and into the single traffic-choked streets of Gangotri. Here the river is joined by its tributary, the Kedar Ganga, rising in the glacier lake of Kedar Tal. Together they gush down the toffee-colored rocks of Gauri Kund and flow down the Himalayas. Here too. Celebrated in Hindu mythology and religion, the Garhwal Himalayas are said to be the “Abode of the Gods”.

Best Time to Visit Gaumukh

All year around aside from the winter months of November, December and January The town encounters a quiet cool climate all around the year, inferable from its closeness to the cold structures encompassing it. In any case, the onset of winters makes the evenings turn out to be crisp and the days turn out to be very nippy too. Summers are positive for a withdraw from the singing North Indian towns. Consequently the town can be gone to at whatever time of the year with a special case of the winter months of November, December and January.

Place To Visit In Gaumukh

Gaumukh Trek : The Gaumukh trek is one of the most hard treks in Northern India.The trek to Gaumukh starts from Gangotri glacier, and 18 km from Gaumukh. The path is heavily distribute with rocks and stones from the 2013 NORTH indian inundation, walk with attention. On this path of 18th kms, 9 kms on one will face the abode of the Chir trees, known as Chirbasa. Since there are no horses or ponies available, unlike other treks, make sure to pack yourself well with resources strong enough to last you the whole trek. 4 kms on, is the trek of Bhujbhasa, which is also one of the pit stops for the regular trekkers. The Lalbaba and Rambaba ashrams, as well as the government run GMVN Bungalow are the accomodation options available for the pitstop. After reaching Gomukh, trekkers usually follow-up with a 3 km trek to Tapovan as well.

Activities in Gaumukh & Tapovan

Gangotri-Gaumukh Tapovan trekking : Gangotri-Gaumukh Tapovan trekking is a popular trek in Uttrakhand state of India. Place the base of the Gangotri glacier, Gaumukh also called as Cow’s snout is a source of holy river Ganga.On the other hand, Tapovan is situate above the Gangotri glacier. This trek will pass traveller through glaciers. Therefore, it is certainly one of the great treks best meant for adventure enthusiasts from across the globe.

How To Reach Gaumukh Tapovan

By Air : Jolly Grant is the nearest airport. It is a domestic air port and is 22km southeast of Dehradun. Gaumukh is 658 km from Jolly Grant airport.

By Train : The closest railway station is located in Haridwar at a distance of 230 km from Gangotri. This station is well connected to major cities like Delhi, Dehradun, and Allahabad by frequent trains.

By Bus : Haridwar is the nearest bus stop go to Gaumukh. The Distance beetwen Gaumukh and haridwar bus stop is 230km. Bus is easly available.

Char Dham Yatra and Gaumukh

Many pilgrimages and foreign travellers do the trek of Gaumukh (Glacier) from Gangotri during their Char Dham Yatra. It is the snout of the Gangotri Glacier. Around the snout, nature presents a wild topography. There are bolders scattered here and there with some pieces of broken snow, along with the hard clayey snow of the glacier. You can see many snow clad peaks from this point and this breathtaking view is also a reason why many people take the difficult trek to the place.

Mythological Importance

The terminus of the Gangotri Glacier is said to resemble a cow’s mouth, and the place is called Gomukh or Gaumukh (gou, cow + mukh, face). Gomukh, which is about 18 km from the town of Gomukh is mentioned in the Puranas. It is said there that searching a lost sheep a shepherd boy reached near a glacier in Gangotri, the snout of which exactly looked like the mouth of a cow, and thus it got its name ‘Gomukh’. From then many saints, holy travellers, as well as religious people went there to worship the place.
Gangotri, is the precise source of the Bhagirathi river, an important tributary of the Ganges. The river is one of the main tributaries of the River Ganga and the entire place is extreme scenic and breathtaking. Gaumukh lies near the Tapovan meadow.
The Gangotri glacier is a traditional Hindu pilgrimage site. Devout Hindus consider bathing in the icy waters near Gangotri town to be a holy ritual, and many make the trek to Gomukh and Tapovan.

Important Information about Trekking

Limited number of people are allowed to visit Gaumukh per day. The Bharals are found above the altitude of 10,000 ft. Only 4 km from here is Bhujbasa, the only night halting place on the way. One can stay at the GMVN Bunglow, or at the Lalbaba’s Ashram or at Ram Baba’s ashram; both ashram charge Rs 300/- for a day that includes lodging and food. After trekking 41/2km from Bhujbasa, one reaches Gomukh, the snout of the Gangotri Glacier. A little before Gomukh, the majestic view of Mt. Shivling welcomes the trekkers to the place. The trek beyond Goumukh is quite difficult. Crossing the glacier & going towards Tapovan is become quite dangerous nowadays (because of the landslides).
No plastic bags, bottles etc. are allowed to be taken beyond this point. On the trail no horses are allowed, so one must take preparations to walk on foot. The trek to Tapovanan and Nandanvan starts from here.
Note: One can carry these items after making a security deposit, deposited in this gate office.

Some Tips
•    Carry some Chocolates (or other calorie-rich food items) along with other food, water and juices.
•    It will be helpful if one walks 4-5 kms everyday for 3-4 weeks prior to this trip.
•    Do not return to the base (Gangotri) on the same day. Stay at Bhojwasa (the only place one can stay in the whole route). Otherwise it will be very hectic.
•    Take your usual medicines with you, apart from those that may be required in high altitudes.
•    Carry Photo Identity Cards and photocopies of the same as that will be required for permission from the forest department.

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Gomukh, also known as “Gaumukh” or “Gomukhi” (Hindi: गौमुख or गौमुखी ; Assamese and Bengali: গোমুখ or গোমুখী), is the terminus or snout of the Gangotri Glacier and the source of the Bhagirathi River, one of the primary headstreams of the Ganges River. The place is situated at a height of 13,200 ft (4,023 m) in Uttarkashi district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is one of the largest in the Himalayas with an estimated volume of over 27 cubic kilometers. It is a popular Hindu pilgrimage site, along with Gangotri, as well as trekking destination. [1][2] On 26 July 2016, following heavy rains in Uttarakhand, it was reported that the front end of Gomukh was no more, as a large chunk of the glacier had collapsed and was washed away. In 2013, due to cloud burst in Uttarakhand, huge cracks had emerged on the glacier.

The word “Gomukh/Gaumukh” (go/gau=cow, mukh= mouth) literally means “Mouth of a Cow.” According to some sayings, earlier the snout exactly looked like the “Mouth of a Cow.”

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