06 Days Of Haridwar, Rishikesh and Mossoorie

 06 Days Of Haridwar, Rishikesh and Mossoorie

Hello Friends. Uttrakhand is a state in Northern India and the state is also known as “Devabhumi”due to the large number of pilgrimage sites found throughout the state. Today, we are going to share a tour plan of the three most popular destination of this nature-rich stateof India- uttarakhand. The three destinations we would mention here are Haridwar, Rishikesh,and Mossoorie

Haridwar(wikipedia)

Let’s start the tour.Day-1,

#. Haridwar

On day-1 of your tour 1st reach Haridwar fromyour home town. Haridwar is considered as one of the sevenholiest cities in India. This ancient city is located on the banks of River Ganga inthe Garhwal region of Uttarakhand.

Haridwar can be reached both by train or air.By train reach Haridwar junction station first and from there take a cab to reach your hotel.The nearest airport of Haridwar is Jolly Grant airport. It is around 40 Km away from Haridwarand it will take almost 1 hour 15 mins to reach Haridwar from Jolly Grant airport bycar. Upon reaching Haridwar check in to your hotel.

In the evening go to visit Har ki Pauri ghat and watch famous Ganga Arati there.Har ki Pauri is one of the most sacred Ghats in Haridwar. It is a well-known landmark ofthe place. The place is visited by devotees and visitor from all over the world and seekthe blessings of Holy Ganga by offering their prayers.

Ganga_Arati(wikipedia)

Har Ki Paudi is the place where River Ganga flowing through the Himalayas touches the plains for the first time. In the evening Ganga Arati is performed here.Ganga Arati is a religious prayer that takes places on the banks of sacred river Gganga.The place looks most beautiful at this time.

Day-2,

On day-2 morning, after breakfast, go to visit Manasa Devi temple.The temple is located on top of a hill and is one of the most sacred temples of Haridwar.The place is also known as Bilwa Tirtha as it is situated on top of the Bilwa Parvator hill on the Shivalik hills. This Temple is dedicated to goddess Manasa. The temple experiences a large number of devotees’ every day.

Manasa Devi temple(wikipedia)

You can enjoy a ropeway ride toreach the top of the hill or can simply climb up the stair cases. The surroundings of this temple needs a special mention. From there go to visit Bilkeshwar Mahadev Temple, The temple is situated in the valley of Bilwa Parvat near Har ki Pauri ghat. This templeis dedicated to Lord Shiva and his consort Parvati. It is believed to be the place where Goddess Parvati worshipped Lord Shiva and he accepted to make her his wife.

Bhagwan_Shankar_Statue(wikipedia)

From there go to visit Chandi Devi Temple. Surrounded by lush greeneries and locatedon top of Neel parvat, this beautiful temple is dedicated to Goddess Chandi. It is one of the five pilgrimages of Haridwar. As the temple is situated on top of Neel Parvat, it is also known as Neel Teertha.

Chandi Devi Temple(wikipedia)

From there go to visit Maya Devi temple. It is one of the oldest temples of Haridwar built in 11th century. The temple is dedicated toGoddess Maya, who according to Hindu mythology is the Goddess of divine power. It is alsoone of the three Shaktipeeth, as per legend, it is believed to be the place where the heartand naval of Goddess Sati fell.

Day-3,

On day-3 morning, 1st go to visit the Daksha Mahadev temple.The temple is located in Kankhal in Haridwar. From there go to visit Ma Anandamayi Ashram. Ma Anandamayi Ashram is a spiritual centre and ashram dedicated to Ma Anandamayi whowas a prominent spiritual personality.

Next go to visit Vaishno Devi temple of Haridwar.It is a replica of Vaishno Devi temple of Kashmir. There are tunnels and caves in thistemple which lead to the inner altar where you can see the shrine of Goddess Vaishno Devi.

From there go to visit Parad Shiva Linga. Parad Shivlinga is a unique religious site inside Harihar Ashram in Haridwar. The placeis named so as the Shivalinga or the sacred symbol of Lord Shiva worshipped here is made with Parad which means Mercury.

#. Rishikesh

Rishikesh(wikipedia)

After visiting these temples of Kankhal move towards Rishikesh. Situated along the convergence of Ganga and Chandra bhaga River, Rishikesh is a beautiful place located on the foothills of Himalayas. It is the place where you can enjoy scenic beauty, tranquillity, some exotic spa andyoga treatment and at the same time can experience some of the best adventure sports which will surely give you some adrenalin rush. The road the leads to Rishikesh from Haridwaris one of the most beautiful roads of India.

Upon reaching Rishikesh first visit Ram Jhula. Ram Jhula is a suspension bridge built in the year 1986. The bridge runs across the sacred River Ganga and connects Shivananda Nagar to Swarg-ashram. The bridge is 750 feetlong and is a purely engineering marvel. If you are an adventure sport lover then youcan enjoy adventure sports like river rafting and bunjee jumping here.

Ram Jhula(wikipedia)

Next go to visit Lakshman Jhula. The Lakshman Jhula is a famous hanging bridg eacross the river Ganga that connects two villages, Tapovan and Jonk. It is located 5 kilometres northeast of the Rishikesh town. The entire bridge is made up of iron. The bridge is 450 feet long and 70 feet high from the river. The Lakshman Jhula is the most popular tourist location of the region.

From Lakshman Jhula go to Neel-kanth Mahadev Temple. Neel-kanth Mahadev Temple is dedicated to Shivaas Neel-kanth is his another name. It is a famous temple of the region and the surrounding area of the temple is really beautiful.

Lakshman Jhula(wikipedia)

#. Mussoorie

Mussoorie(wikipedia)

Day-4,

On day-4 morning go to Mussoorie from Haridwar. Mussoorie is a beautiful hilly town, commonly known as the “Queen of the Hills”. The town is located 7000 feet above the sea level. Serene Hills, green forests, snow covered Himalayan Mountain range are some of the thingswhich you can enjoy here. Well-known for its pleasant weather, Mussoorie can be visited any time from September to June. Upon reaching Musoorie first check in to your hotel. After that, go to vist Mall.

The Mussoorie-Mall is the most happening place of the locality where you can find modern shops, video gameparlors, and skating rinks. From there go to visit Mussoorie Lake. Itis an artificial lake developed and maintained by the City Board and the Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority. Enjoy boating here.

Day-5,

On day-5, go to the nearby locations of Mussoorie city. First, visit Gun hill. Gun Hill is the second highest point of Mussoorie. The altitude of the place is 2024 meters. Enjoy a panoramic view of the Doon Valley from here.From there go to Camel’s back road. The place offers a striking view of the Himalayan-mountain ranges.

Panoramic View Of The Mussoorie(wikipedia)

Next visit Company Garden. The Company Gardenis a popular tourist attraction in the mountain city of Mussoorie, located around 3km from the main Mall Road. From there visit Kempty falls. Located onthe Dehradun-Mussoorie roads, Kempty Falls is a beautiful water fall surrounded by high mountain cliffs. It is situated at an altitude of nearly 4500 ft above the sea level.

Kempty Falls(wikipedia)

Day-6,

On day-6 return back to Deheradun stationor Jolly Grant airport for departure. Where to stay There are many hotels available in Haridware and Mussoorie where you can put up for the night. A typical mid-range hotel in haridware will charge around Rs 1500 to Rs2000 and ahotel in Musoorie will charge around Rs 2500 to Rs 4000. All these properties have onlinebooking facilities. For a group of 6 people the total tour package will cost around Rs 6000 per head from Haridwar to Haridwar.