Ek Dham Gangotri Pilgrimage Tour 2016

 Ek Dham Gangotri Pilgrimage Tour

Duration: 04 Nights / 05 Days Although the original source of the Ganges is at Gaumukh, a Norther 12 miles upstream, Hindus considered Gangotri as the source of the Holy River Ganges. Gangotri is the place not only the place of Hindu Pilgrims, but for the adventure seekers as well. The temple of Gangotri was first built about 250 years ago by the Gurkha monarch Amar Singh Thapa, and was later restored in the late 19th century by the royal house of Jaipur.     Write / Call us for Best Discounted Rates

• Itinerary
• Price
• Hotels
• Inclusion
• Terms and Conditions

Destinations Covered: Delhi - Haridwar - Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Rishikesh - Delhi
Day 1:Arrival Delhi - Haridwar (210 kms. 6 hrs. drive):-
Upon arrival meeting and assistance followed by drive to Haridwar. Upon arrival check at Hotel. Evening aarti at Har ki peri. Overnight stay at hotel.
Haridwar :Haridwar, lying at the feet of Shiva's hills, i.e., Shivaliks, in the Haridwar district of Uttaranchal Pradesh, is a doorway. Suryavanshi prince Bhagirath performed penance here to salvage the souls of his ancestors who had perished due to the curse of sage Kapila. The penance was answered and the river Ganga trickled forth forms Lord Shiva's locks and its bountiful water revived the sixty thousand sons of king Sagara. In the traditional of Bhagirath, devout Hindus stand in the sacred waters here, praying for salvation of their departed elder. It is doorway to the sources of the Ganga and the Yamuna, 3000 to 4500 meters up into the snowy ranges of the central Himalayas. The 'Aarti' worship of the Ganga after sunset and the floating 'dia' (lamp) is a moving ritual.Day 2:Haridwar - Uttarkashi (150 kms / 05 hrs):-
Morning drive to Uttarkashi. On arrival Uttarkashi Check in at Hotel. Evening visit Lord Vishwanth Temple and Shakti Temple. Overnight stay at hotel.
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 - Uttarkashi (100 kms per way):-
Early morning drive to Gangotri and on arrival take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges, also called Bhagirathi at its origin. Perform Pooja after that and relax for some time in the lovely surroundings, afternoon drive to Uttarkashi, on arrival check into the Hotel.Day 4:Uttarkashi - Rishikesh (167 kms/ 06hrs):-
Morning drive to Rishikesh. On arrival check in at hotel. Evening visit Laxman Jhula, temples & Ashrams. Overnight stay at hotel.
Rishikesh :24 Kms. from Hardwar. Located in the laps of lower Himalayas, and is surrounded by scenic beauty of the hills on three sides with Holy Ganga flowing through it. The whole place is considered to be sacred as it is believed that meditation at this place leads to attainment of salvation. There are many temples-some ancient, some new along the river Ganges. Rishikesh is important not only as pilgrimage centre closely associated with the Ramayana, but also as home for many important centers of Hindu religious thought and spirituality, and as a very great Yoga Centre. There are a great many ashrams and Yoga institutes here. Rishikesh is also the gateway and the start-off point for journeys to important religious places like Badrinath, Kedarnath,Gangotri, and Yamunotri.Day 5:Rishikesh - Delhi (234kms/ 07hrs):-
Morning drive to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi drop you at the Airport / Railway station for onwards destination.  

For more details please visit - http://www.chardham-tour-packages.com/ekdham-gangotri-pilgrimage-tour.htm