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Delhi to Haridwar & Rishikesh by Train

 

General information

DurationDestinationDeparture
3 days and 2 nights
India (Rishikesh)
India (New Delhi)

Description

This 3 day private tour is design to meet the special interest of traveller, which include intersity travel in satadi train. Enjoy the comfort of private transfer, local sightseeing and excursion with 2 nigts accommodation. Haridwar regarded as one of the seven holiest places to Hindus. According to the Samudra manthan, Haridwar along with Ujjain, Nashik and Prayagraj is one of four sites where drops of Amrit, the elixir of immortality, accidentally spilled over from the pitcher while being carried by the celestial bird Garuda. Rishikesh is a city in the Himalayan foothills beside the Ganges River just 20km from Haridwar. The river is considered holy, and the city is renowned as a center for studying yoga and meditation. Temples and ashrams (centers for spiritual studies) line the eastern
This 3 day private tour is design to meet the special interest of traveller, which include intersity travel in satadi train. Enjoy the comfort of private transfer, local sightseeing and excursion with 2 nigts accommodation. Haridwar regarded as one of the seven holiest places to Hindus. According to the Samudra manthan, Haridwar along with Ujjain, Nashik and Prayagraj is one of four sites where drops of Amrit, the elixir of immortality, accidentally spilled over from the pitcher while being carried by the celestial bird Garuda. Rishikesh is a city in the Himalayan foothills beside the Ganges River just 20km from Haridwar. The river is considered holy, and the city is renowned as a center for studying yoga and meditation. Temples and ashrams (centers for spiritual studies) line the eastern bank around Swarg Ashram.

Category

 
3 star hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 3 Stars
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4 star hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 4 Stars
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5 star hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 5 Stars
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Program

Day 1:
Delhi - Haridwar/ Rishikesh (by DEHRADUN SHTBDI train no 12 17, 645/ 1130hr)
Pick up from your city hotel in Delhi and transfer to railway station to board train for Haridwar/ Rishikesh. On arrival at Haridwar Railway station assistance and transfer to hotel. Evening Ghats visit and Aarti at Hari Ki Pauri in Haridwar or at Triveni Ghat in Rishikes. Rest time free to relax.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 2:
Haridwar/ Rishikesh
City tour of Haridwar & Rishikesh. Visit Chandi Devi Temple, it is believed that the main statue of goddess Chandi devi, who killed the demon brothers Shumbh-Nishumbh, was laid here in the 8th century AD by Adi Shankracharya. The Chandi Devi temple can now be reached by a ropeway as well. Mansa Devi situated on the southernmost hill of the Shivalik ranges one can reach this temple either on foot or by a cable car. Perched on Bilwa Parvat, the temple provides a panoramic view of the Haridwar city with the Ganges flowing in its middle. Sapt Rishi Ashram & Sapt Sarovar it is at this place that Ganges is believed to have divided itself into seven small streams to not to disturb the Sapt (seven) Rishis meditating and worshiping here. Bharat Mata Mandir it is one of its kind temples in Haridwar and is dedicated to Mother India, tracing its history from the times of Ramayana to present day. Sati Kund this is the holy place where the wife of Lord Shiva, Mata Sati is believed to have done the ritual of self-immolation.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 3:
Haridwar/ Rishikesh - Delhi (by DEHRADUN SHTBDI train no 12 18, 1812/ 2250hr)
Early morning yoga class followed by Day free and easy to relax and vist the places of your interest. Later transfer to railway station to board train for Delhi. On arrival assistance and transfer to your hotel in Delhi.
Meal plan: B.

Price includes

• Assistance on arrival at airport.
• 2 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
• Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
• Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
• English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
• Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
• AC Train ticket Delhi - Haridwar/ Rishikesh - Delhi.
• Bottled drinking water in car.
• Government taxes.

Price does not include

• Any flight tickets.
• Camera charges at monuments.
• Meals other than mentioned in day plan.
• Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
• Gratuities & optional activities.
• Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Itinerary

Day Overnight Itinerary highlights
1 4 StarsRishikesh   New Delhi - Delhi Airport
2 4 StarsRishikesh
3   Delhi - Delhi Airport

Accommodations provided in each place

Place3 star hotels4 star hotels5 star hotels
RishikeshRegenta Orko's/Hotel Ishan- A Riverside Retreat or similarThe Haveli Hari Ganga/ EllBee Ganga View or similarRadisson Blue Hotel/ Aalia or similar