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Rishikesh-The Yoga Capital of the World

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Rishikesh, an hour away from Haridwar can be your next holiday destination. Let’s find out what are the “not to be missed” places to visit during the trip. Rishikesh, a holy city also called as the ‘Yoga Capital of the World’ and the ‘Gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas’ is situated in the blessed and blissful state of Uttarakhand. It is approximately 250km from Delhi and roughly an hour away from Haridwar. Rishikesh and Haridwar are called as twin national heritage cities of India. The well-known Char Dham Yatra starts from Rishikesh. From the sightseeing viewpoint, Rishikesh visit have been well-liked amid the pilgrims, green lovers & spiritual seeker but lately it has emerged as go to place to become familiar with a variety of adventure activities & trekking trails here. Rishikesh offers a variety of activities which employ the holiness along with those for adventure lovers. With a huge amount of domestic as well as international visitors every year, Rishikesh is one ...

Haridwar- “The gateway of the Ganga”

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  Haridwar, one of the seven most holy places in India is regarded as the Gateway of Ganga. Let’s find out what you can see in your next trip to Haridwar. Haridwar an old city, and furthermore one of the most significant pilgrimage sites for Hindus, is situated in the Haridwar district of Uttarakhand state. The holy river Ganga enters the plains after flowing for 157 kilometers, here in Haridwar. This gave the city its name of Gangadwara, in a real sense signifying ‘The gateway of the Ganga’. Haridwar is seen as one of the seven most sacred spots for Hindus. Deities believe that a drop from the elixir of eternality fell on the Har ki Pauri ghat, and from that point forward it is accepted as a very sacred spot. The sheer number of people get-together around Har ki Pauri Ghat gives Haridwar a turbulent yet a stooping encounter. Also In the writings of old Chinese explorer Husang Tsang, Haridwar was additionally referenced. During the supremacy of ruler Jahangir, Thomas Coryat, an E...

Haridwar – Visit the Gateway of Gods

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   Haridwar is an important Hindu pilgrimage site in Uttarakhand. It is worth booking taxi to Haridwar to embrace beautiful Temples, Ganga Ghat and fascinating Mountains.   Haridwar also known as 'Gateway to Gods' is well-known as Mayapuri, Kapila etc. is located to the south of Rishikesh at distance of 20 kilometers. The Kumbha Mela is most significant of the events, being celebrated every 12 years in Haridwar. During the Haridwar Kumbh Mela, millions of pilgrims, devotees, and tourists travel to Haridwar to perform ritualistic bathing on the banks of the river Ganga. Haridwar is one of four sites where drops of Amrit accidentally spill over from the decanter while being carried by the Garuda. The spot where the Amrit fell called as Brahma Kund is located at Har ki Pauri and is considered to be the most sacred ghat of Haridwar. Being the reflection of the culture of India Haridwar witnessed high attention from the tourists from many different places. Haridwar is ...