Overview:
Garhwal is an extraordinarily beautiful destination enriched with ancient cultures and traditions of India. This place is refreshing and charming with its majestic snow-capped mountains, ancient historic temples, and quaint villages. This trip will take you along Haridwar and Rishikesh where you can enjoy the traditional “Sandhya-Aratis” by the hats of river Ganga. You will also enjoy sightseeing at Lansdowne, Pouri, and Khirsu, which has some of the most breathtaking views and enchanted locations of temples. This journey exploring and observing the antics in the Lap of Nature will be one of the best holidaying experiences of your life.
Day to Day Travel Slate:
Day1:
On your arrival at Dehradun Airport or Haridwar Railway station, you will be received and transferred to Haridwar. Haridwar is one of the most religious places in India. After check-in to the hotel, you can spend your evening enjoying the “Sandhya Aarti” at Har ki Pauri Ghat. After that, you can spend your leisure time exploring the food trail in Haridwar. Relax and overnight stay at Haridwar.
Day2:
Today you will be transferred to Rishikesh, where you will go sightseeing. Rishikesh is a religious tourist spot encapsulated by Nature. First, we will visit the Lakshman Jhula, which is a long hanging bridge made in honor of Lakshman, the younger brother of Lord Ram. Next, we will visit Gita Bhavan, which is one of the most prominent Ashrams and is famous for serving free food and services for pilgrims. You can spend your time meditating and also enjoy the writings engraved in its walls from the epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata. Our next destination will be Ram Jhula, which is a bridge similar to Lakshman Jhula and is quite a famous place attracting many devotees every year from different parts of India. Then we will head towards our last spot, the Samadhi of Baba Kali Kamli, which has a calm and serene environment. You can also have an adventurous River Rafting experience in river Ganga. In the evening, you will attend the spiritual Ganga Aarti- the rituals of Ganga Puja.
Day3:
After a good breakfast, you will be transferred to Lansdowne, which will be a 122Km for 4 hours. It is a beautiful hamlet of the Garhwal regiment. On reaching, you will check-in to the hotel. You can spend the rest of your day with some adventure activities. You can enjoy boating at the Bulla Tal (Lake) andalso hike up to Tip N Top Viewpoint,which offers spectacular views of the lofty mountains.After that, you can proceed to sightseeing. First, you can visit St. John’s church, which is an architectural beauty and has a peaceful atmosphere. The next spot will be Darwan Singh Sangrahalaya, where you can explore the antique armaments. After that, we will go to the Bhim Pakora, which attracts tourists to see the surprisingly balanced rocks one on top of the other that never falls despite being pushed. Next, we will visit the Tarakeshwar Mahadev Temple, which is a traditional place devoted to Lord Shiva. Our final destination for the day will be Kalagarh Tiger Reserve. It is quite famous for Tigers, Elephants, Leopards, and awide variety of flora and fauna. In the evening, you can spend your time shopping from the local markets. Overnight Stay at Lansdowne.
Day4:
With an 82 km journey, you will be transferred to Pauri. Pauri is a delight for Nature Lovers. This place is surrounded by Deodar and Pine trees. From Choukhamba viewpoint, one can witness the magnificent mountain range of the Himalayas. After that, you will also visit Konodoliya Temple, which is quite famous amongst the devotees that come throughout the year. Our final destination will be Ransi, the 2nd highest stadium in Asia located at an altitude of 7000 feet above sea level. Overnight stay at Pauri.
Day5:
Today, after breakfast, you will be transferred to Khirsu with a 19 Km drive. It is an amazing Hill Station where you can just sit back and enjoy its serenity or walk around the locale. On the way, you will visit Ghandial Shiv Mandir, which is located nearby. The picturesque mountain peaks like Bhagirathi, Bhrigupanth, Kedarkantha, Bandarpunch can be seen from here. Overnight stay at Khirsu.
Day6:
As your journey comes to an end, you will be on your way to Haridwar or Dehradun from Khirsu, which will be of 5 hours. You can spend the night at Haridwar or Dehradun, or return home by Air or Train with some of the most cherishable moments of your life.
Inclusions:
- Accommodation with Breakfast.
- Transportation with toll tax.
- Guided tour.
Exclusions:
- Airfare and train fare.
- Parking and entry fees.
- Package drinking water and beverages.
- Emergency medical expenses.
- Any other expenses not included in inclusions.
