Rishikesh With Auli Tour

OVERVIEW- A mixture of wonderful scenery, adventure, and relaxation, Rishikesh Auli tour offers you a chance to visit Rishikesh and Auli, two of the most popular destinations of the north Indian state of Uttarakhand. While Rishikesh has a serene ambiance, Auli boasts of stunning Himalayan beauty. Some of the highlights of the tour package are evening Ganga Aarti in Rishikesh, visit to Devprayag and Rudraprayag, and Skiing in Auli.

DELHI- New Delhi, capital of India is a mix of the ancient and modern architecture. This 3rd largest city of India unwinds a picture rich with culture, architecture, and human diversity. Divided in two parts, Old Delhi & New Delhi, the city is a travel hub of Northern India and exerts a beguiling charm on visitors.

DEHRADUN- Dehradun serves as the gateway to the picturesque mountains of Uttarakhand. The town is snuggled in the foothills of the Great Himalayan Range in the Doon Valley marked by two prominent rivers of India, Ganga and Yamuna. The blessed location has granted it immense natural beauty. The gushing streams, deep ravines, lustrous valleys and most of all the lofty mountain ranges are charming.

HARIDWAR- Haridwar is one of the seven holy cities of the Hindus that are also known as Moksapuri or Sapta-Puri. Literally means the gateway to Hari, an epithet for Vishnu, the Creator in the Hindu Trinity of Creator-Preserver-Destroyer. It is also called Gangadwara, because it is near Haridwar that the Ganga, the most sacred river of the Hindus, enters the Great Plains.

JOSHIMATH- It is a popular hill station and a famous pilgrimage site. It has some ancient temples and other places of tourist interest. Also known as Jyotir Math, it is located in the Chamoli District of Garhwal. During winters, the town becomes home of the Lord Badri, who are brought down from Badrinath to Vasudeva temple at Joshimath.

AULI- Auli is among the best skiing destinations of India. The slopes of Auli are reputed internationally for its thrilling skiing and spectacular views of the snowcapped Himalayas. Snuggled in the Chamoli district in Uttarakhand, the "Bugyal" which means meadow in the regional language is truly breathtaking.

RISHIKESH- It is a peaceful town and is also one of the holiest towns of India. There is a mystical air about the place. A famous centre for yoga (mystical and spiritual training) and meditation, the town is dotted with numerous ashrams which offer yoga and meditation courses.

Tour Destination: Delhi/Dehradun - Haridwar -Auli - Rishikesh-Delhi/Dehradun

Travel Duration: 04 Nights/05 Days

DAY 1: DELHI/DEHRADUN - HARIDWAR

Drive to the City of Ganges-Haridwar. In the evening go to Har ki Pauri to attend the evening Aarti at River Ganges.

HAR KI PAURI- According to the Hindu mythology, it is at Har ki Pauri in Haridwar that king Bhagirath performed a penance to Lord Shiva in order to rescue souls of his ancestors from vicious circle of rebirth. Pleased with his prayers, Lord Shiva asked holy river Ganga to flow through his locks. Bhagirath took a dip in the holy waters of river Ganga and rescued the souls of his ancestors from their sins. Since then, thousands of devotees take a dip at Har ki Pauri to pray for salvation of their ancestors.

MANSA DEVI TEMPLE- The temple is perched on a hill top and can be reached through a cable car ride. It is believed that Goddess Mansa fulfils the wishes of her devotee, so, lots of pilgrims flock to the temple to have their wishes fulfilled from the Goddess.

CHANDI DEVI TEMPLE- The temple is dedicated to Goddess Chandika Devi and is considered to be one of the Siddha peethas of Haridwar where the wishes of true devotees get fulfilled.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 2: HARIDWAR - RISHIKESH - AULI

After breakfast, drive to Auli. On the way, halt at Devprayag- the confluence of River Alaknanda and River Bhagirathi, and Rudraprayag- the meeting point of Rivers Alaknanda and Mandakini. Transfer to hotel. Evening enjoy visit at local market.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 03: AULI

In the morning visit Auli and enjoying Skiing, one of the best winter sports in India. The Ski slopes of Himalayas are pretty challenging and offer breathtaking views of the mighty Himalayan peaks. These slopes are quite popular amid avid-skiers who come here from all around the world. However, if you are a beginner, there are experts to teach you. All the equipment is available on rent here.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 04: AULI - RISHIKESH

In the morning, drive downhill to Rishikesh, one of the most important spiritual cities and the Yoga capital of the world. En-route visit Nandprayag (Confluence of Nandakini and Alaknanda River) Karanpryag (Confluence of Pinder River and Alaknanda River) and Devprayag (confluence for Bhagirathi and Alaknanda River).

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 05: RISHIKESH - DELHI/DEHRADUN

After breakfast, visit fascinating temples, ashrams, spiritual sites and Ghats.

NEELKANTH MAHADEV TEMPLE- The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva who is revered here in the form of Neelkanth. As per puranic legends, it is at this place where Lord Shiva consumed the poison that originated from Samudra Manthan. The poison turned his throat (kanth) blue (neel) and hence the name Neelkanth.

TRIMBAKESHWAR TEMPLE- One of the most famous temples of Rishikesh, the Trimbakeshwar Temple is a 13 storeyed building with each floor having a shrine of different form of Lord Shiva. The temple can be reached by crossing the Laxman Jhula. Hundreds of pilgrims visit this temple every day.

TRIVENI GHAT- The ghat is located on the confluence of three holy rivers: Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. It is believed that taking a holy dip in the waters of the triveni confluence can wash off all your sins. Main attraction of the Triveni Ghat is its Maha Aarti that is held during twilight. The aarti and fragrance of incense fills the air with spirituality and mysticism.

In the afternoon travel back to Delhi/Dehradun to catch your flight/train towards onward destination.

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