Gangotri - The Origin of Ganges River - Rishikesh Tour

Package Overview

Connectivity:-
Air - Nearest airport is Jolly Grant (26 kms from Rishikesh) in Dehradun.
Rail - Rishikesh has its own railhead, catering to the rail travelling need of the travellers.
Road - Gangotri is connected by road to Uttar Kashi, Tehri Garhwal, Rishikesh and other parts of the country. It is approximately 300 km from Dehradun, 250 km from Rishikesh and 105 km from Uttarkashi.

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Delhi - Haridwar (230 kms/6hrs)

  Arrival Delhi Railway Station, Meet & Assist further drive to Hardwar, enroute lunch. Later drive to Hardwar transfer to your Hotel. Visit Har-ki-Pauri for Ganga Aarti in evening. Back to your hotel, Dinner & Night halt.
• Day 2 : Haridwar - Uttarkashi (150kms/5hr)

  Morning visit Haridwar Local Sight Seeing, later drive to Uttarkashi. On Arr. Uttarkashi, Check in Hotel. Later at evening visit Lord Vishwanth Temple. Back to your hotel, Dinner & Night halt.
  
  Uttarkashi: Situated at the bank of river Bhagirathi. The temple of Lord Vishwanath is located here where a massive iron trident is erected. The other important temples situated here are Ekadash Rudra, Bhairav, Gyaneshwar and Goddess Kuteti Devi.
• Day 3 : Uttarkashi - Gangotri (100kms/3hr)

  Early morning, Drive to Gangotri enroute visit Gangnani. Arr. Gangotri, Check in Hotel. Later visit Gangotri Temple. Overnight stay at Hotel.
  
  Gangnani:- Further up on way to Gangotri about 26 Kms from Maneri, is the hot water spring at Gangnani, where one can have refreshing bath in the kund called Rishikund. There is a temple near the kund dedicated to the Sage Parashar, believed to be the father of Ved Vyas.
  
  Gangotri Temple:- The temple, constructed by the Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa in the 18th Century, is situated on the right bank of Bhagirathi.
  
  Submerged Shivling:- Submerged in the river, this natural rock Shivling is the place where, according to mythology Lord Shiva sat when he received the Ganga in his matted lock. It is visible in winter months when water level decreases.
• Day 4 : Gangotri - Rishikesh (230kms/7hr)

  Early morning, pilgrims after Darshan of Gangotri Temple. Drive straight to Rishikesh. Check in Hotel. At evening visit Gang Aarti at Triveni Ghat. Overnight stay at Hotel.

  • Hotspots Triveni Ghat, Gangotri Temple, Gangotri
• Day 5 : Rishikesh - Delhi (254kms/7hr)

  Morning visit Rishikesh Local Sight Seeing. Later dep. to Delhi. On Arr. Delhi, Drop at Railway Station/Airport.

Inclusions

• Sightseeing
• Transfers

Package Start From

• New Delhi, Delhi, India, Asia

Terms & Conditions

This Tour is Offered by

• Blossom Buliding, Arvind Marg, Una, Una, Himachal Pradesh, India - 174303
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