Rishikesh-Haridwar-Mussorrie Package
Rishikesh is town in the Dehradun District of Uttarakhand state in India. Total population of Rishikesh is 75,020 (53% male and 47 % female) as of 2001. Rishikesh is situated at 409 meters above sea level in the foothills of Garhwal Himalayan Range and surrounded by the Shivalik range. Rishikesh is 35 kms far from Haridwar, 90 Kms from Mussoorie, 25 Kms far from Jollygrant airport Dehradun, and 240 kms far from New Delhi.
Haridwar stands for Dwar of Hari or Gateway to God, with 'Hari' meaning god and 'dwar' meaning gate. Haridwar town is a must visit place for any person who believes in hindu religion, as it is regarded as one of the seven holiest places to Hindus. Haridwar city takes you through the holy experience. In Haridwar Tour you can visit Har ki Paudi ghat, Mansa Devi Temple and many other important attractions. Haridwar is visited by thousands of people every year. Haridwar has many of temples and Ashrams established by the well known spiritual leaders. Haridwar is also one of the four cities where Kumbh Mela is organized along with Allhabad, Ujjain & Nasik. Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri is most famous thing to experience. Wildlife Jungle Safari can be also enjoyed in Rajaji National Park which is just 10 kms far from Haridwar. Park is open during Nov to June.
Rishikesh is also known as gateway to the Char Dham. Char Dham is four popular holy temples on the hills (Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri) Thousands of people attracted every year to Rishikesh for spiritual relief, peace, learn yoga, adventure and to take a dip for salvation. The famous among them were Beatles, Kate Winslet and many more others celebrities. It is believed that by meditation in Rishikesh one can get "Moksha" (liberation from the cycle of death and rebirth) as well as holy dip in the river Ganges.
Mussoorie is beautiful hill station in Uttarakhand State. Mussoorie, to be situated in the himalayan foothills is known for its majestic natural beauty. Mussoorie is located at the height of 1880 meters. Gun hill is 2024 meter high from the sea lavel and it is located in middle of the Mussoorie on Mall road. The place is so attractive that it is described as the Queen of hill stations in india. The place got its name from plants of Munsoor, which are found largely here. During the tour of Mussoorie you can visit several astonishing sites including the glittering views of Doon Valley. You can visit Kempty Fall Water fall by cable car you visit Gun Hill by cable car from Mall Road for sunset view and himalaya views. During British period it was used to escape the heat of the plains areas.