Uttarakhand Short Break – Haridwar with SOTC Holidays

1. Uttarakhand Short Break – Haridwar Holiday starts from* 9,500 2 Nights / 3 Days - Winter

2. Tour Inclusions Meals included as per itinerary Sightseeing and Transfers as per itinerary Places Covered 2 Nights Haridwar www.sotc.in

3. Daywise Itinerary Arrival Delhi and proceed to Haridwar ( 220 Kms 5 Hrs) Day 1 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 and explore the colourful bazaars. Dinner and 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. Haridwar (Rishikesh Excursion 25 Kms ) Day 2 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 and surrounding temples and 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. www.sotc.in

4. AM : Departure to Delhi Transfer to Airport/ Railway station Day 3 Breakfast at hotel and proceed to Delhi lunch on the way to Delhi. PM : Leisure : Proceed to Delhi Airport / Railway station for your onward journey and tour ends with sweet memories. www.sotc.in

5. Accomodation City No. of Nights Standard Deluxe Premium Haridwar 02 Hotel Prem Bihari / Hotel Sun / Similar Hotel Crystal Ganga Hights / Hotel Golden Tulip / Hotel Classic Residency Similar REGETNA Royal Orchid / Hotel Godwin Resort / Similar www.sotc.in

6. Inclusion Accommodation on Twin or Double Share Basis Buffet / Fixed Breakfast and 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 Exclusion Government Service Tax additional on above cost. Any Airfare / Rail Fare Heater In Room Any other meals not mentioned in Package Cost Includes. Any other destination not mentioned in Itinerary. Any Expenses of Personal Nature such as Laundry, Room Service, Mini Bar, Telephone etc. Porter Charges, Pony Charges Entrance fees, Camera Fee, Ropeway fee Any other expenses incurred due to bad weather, road closure, landslides or Local Political Conditions etc. Supplementary for Long Weekend Travel www.sotc.in

7. Meal Buffet / Fixed Breakfast and Dinner (Day 1 Starts with Dinner) www.sotc.in

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