A Quick Guide to Haridwar-Rishikesh Tour (Pilgrimage Special)Namaste Fellow Travellers!
This new guide is all about introducing you to the very basics of a Haridwar-Rishikesh Tour from Delhi.
In this guide I will try to answer some of the frequently asked questions related to the tour.
And these questions are important for anyone who is planning to take a tour to Haridwar-Rishikesh.
Without any further-ado, let’s start.
1. What is the best time to visit Haridwar-Rishikesh?
Haridwar-Rishikesh happens to the evergreen tourist destination. You will never see dearth of tourists in this place.
However, if your purpose of visit is leisure then the best time to visit would be between October to November.
2. Is Haridwar-Rishikesh a must in the travel calendar for a Hindu Pilgrimage?
Yes, Absolutely ! Haridwar-Rishikesh the twin holy cities of Uttarakhand. It’s popular and attracts regular visits from Hindu pilgrims.
However, it’s not restricted to Hindus alone. Tourists visit from all across the world to experience a lots of other aspects of the place
If you are a devotee (Hindu), I am sure Haridwar-Rishikesh should be in your travel calendar.
Thousands of devotees visit this place to pay homage to holy river Ganga.
3. Looking for Adventure Sports near Delhi- any suggestions?
Are you an adventure seeking kind?
Then Rishikesh has lots of adventure activities to offer, like River Rafting, Paragliding, and lots more. If river rafting is what you are after than also Oct-Nov is the appropriate time to go.
Mostly youngsters who are interested in adventure sports plan for Rishikesh, as there are many adventure sports agencies and company who have some good quality adventure activities to offer.
In fact, lots of companies prefer Rishikesh for employee engagement and team building activities.
4. Any good destinations for Spiritual Tours?
Is spirituality is on top of your mind?
Haridwar-Rishikesh is one of the Spiritual Tours itattracts a lots of spiritual seekers. One can find lots of Ashrams and Yoga Training Centre in Rishikesh and Haridwar.
In fact, the most popular “Baba Ramdev Patanjali Ashram” is located in Rishikesh itself.
So it will be a worth an experience to simply visit the place, and explore your spiritual self.
You will find a lots of western tourists living in the Ashram, as the spiritual aspect of India is a big attraction.
5. What to expect in Harki Pauri?
A visit to Haridwar is incomplete without visiting Harki-Pauri Ghat.
Why?
The place has a charisma and charm of its own. The views, the Arti, the Crowd all makes it a magical spectacle.
Mostly people come to pay homage to river Ganga. In the evening the banks of the river are full of devotees as the Aarti plays on.
6. Looking for Ganga-River facing Hotel - How to go about it?
There are plenty of Hotels and Ashrams based on the banks of the Holy River Ganga.
Nothing can beat the feeling that arises as the murmur sounds of river touch your ears, as you sip your coffee from the balcony of your Hotel.
If you are planning to stay in a Hotel which faces river Ganga. Then here are a few *suggestions:
- Ganga Lahari by Leisure Hotels
- Ganga Kinare
- Hotel Ganga Basin
*Note these are only suggestions based on reviews and not recommendations
Master Tip for Tourists coming from Delhi:
Delhi to Haridwar is around 250 kilometers,
You can choose Haridwar-Rishikesh as a short weekend getaway to beat the stress or have some relax time with your family.
However, you are not planning a stay and want a quick one day tour.
Then look no further than HOHO Holidays Haridwar Rishikesh tour package from delhi, an overnight journey to Haridwar from Delhi with Volvo Bus. Covers the important destinations like Harki Pauri, Mansa devi temple, Sivananda Ashram, Yoga Training Centre, Ram-Lakshman Jhula to name a few.
Source: HOHO Holidays
Author: Surojit Ghosh
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