Haridwar and Rishikesh are said to be the “twin national heritage cities” of the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. Haridwar literally means (Hari ka Dwar) “the abode of Lord Vishnu”. Every year, many people visit Haridwar and Rishikesh for adventure, take a bath in the holy river Ganga, to take part in an annual pilgrimage.
Haridwar is perfect for the pilgrimage to see natural beauty, and to visit the evening prayer at the ghats of the holy river Ganga. Rishikesh is another perfect getaway for the weekend. It is the place from where the trip of CHAR-DHAM starts, and it is also the birthplace of Ayurveda.
These two cities are meat and alcohol-free because of their holy nature. Both cities are popular tourist destinations and provide a wide range of gastronomic options that are delicious and cater to people on various budgets and with different tastes. The mystical and spiritual environment attracts so much positivity towards the cities, and the people visiting the cities get their minds refreshed here. It is the best place to chill with friends and family by sitting beside the river Ganga. Also, it is the main attraction for people who love yoga and meditation.
In Haridwar, there are many ashrams and yoga camps where you can release your stress from your mind and body, and can spend peaceful days here. You will find instructors in yoga camps and meditation camps to guide you. The list does not end yet; there are many popular things about these two cities. Let us know about them, too.
Main Attraction During Your Haridwar Rishikesh Tour Package from Delhi
Hari-ki-Pauri gha is the first thing you see after entering Haridwar. It is the place where it is said to be where the Goddess Ganga first kept her foot. There you will also find a stone which is said to have the footprints of the Hindu God Vishnu. The place is also known as the Brahma Kund. There you will find the Mata Chandi Devi temple and the Mansa Devi temple. You can reach to Mansa Devi temple either by trekking on the mountain or by cable ride.
If you are looking for a peaceful place to spend your getaway, you will find many ashrams there. Head to any one of the ashrams in the city. You will also find yoga and meditation camps and activities going on out there.
Apart from pilgrimage activities here in Haridwar and Rishikesh, you will find attractions for adventurous people. You can go trekking there, river rafting in the white water of the Ganga with full of high rapids, or you can camp in Rishikesh in Shivpuri beside the river Ganga. Rajaji National Park is popular for a large population of national Elephants, and if you are lucky,y you can also see the tiger there.
There are many options for food lovers. You just need to keep your iron stomach ready. In Rishikesh, you will find an age-old running restaurant known as Chotiwala. It is the most popular restaurant there.
