Mother Ganges Tour

Duration - 9 Nights / 10 Days
Destination Covered : Delhi - Rishikesh – Kirti Nagar - Haridwar - Varanasi – Allahabad

The Ganges River is the greatest waterway in India, it is one of the longest rivers in the world. The Ganges river flows through Bangladesh, but the greater part of it flows through India. The river begins high in the Himalayas as a pair of head streams. It begins in an ice cave in the mountains about 10,300 feet above sea level. The river flows across the northern corner of India. The Ganges flows across India and Bangladesh until it empties out into the Bay of Bengal. The great river provides water to many places, and many places rely on it.

The Ganges River has always been known as a religious icon in the world. The River is known as a spiritual center because the people of India rely on the river for most life functions in the area. The uses in India for the river are nearly endless; the main functions of the river are Agricultural use, Industry, as an energy source, transportation, Drinking, bathing, and baptisms. Along the river there are also many industries such as textiles, paper, leather, and many more who use the water for power, cleaning, etc. Power, which is used by industries, is also used by the common population.

The Ganga has an exalted position in the Hindu ethos. It is repeatedly invoked in the Vedas, the Puranas, and the two Indian epics, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. Babies are baptized in the river because they believe it cleanses the child, also when a person dies and is cremated their remains are released into the river for the same reason, because they believe it cleanses the soul.

Ganges is the ultimate adventure point as far as river rafting in India is concerned. And the major rafting site from where any experienced rafter as well as an amateur one would love to start of his rafting trip in India is Rishikesh. Even the rafting gear that you require is an ordinary one, that is if you like to get wet. The magic of white water rafting on the Ganges, the adrenaline rush with the thrill of negotiating speedy river currents or just gently floating past terraced hillsides and forest is one experience you wouldn't like to miss. The moods of the Ganges rafting trip can be as diverse as an adventure lover seeks.

Day 01 : Arive Delhi
Welcome in India. Upon arrival at Delhi airport meet, assistance and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day is free for personal activities. Over night stay at hotel.

Day 02 : Delhi / Rishikesh by surface (260 kms)
After breakfast drive to Rishikesh - represents the Gateway to the Himalayas in the Tehri-Garhwal region of UTTRANCHAL Several temples dot the banks of the Ganga at Rishikesh .Tapovan on the other bank of the Ganges houses a temple to Lakshmana. It is believed that Lakshmana carried out penances here.
Upon arrival check-in at hotel. Afternoon visit The Ram Jhula, a 450 feet long suspension bridge was built in 1939. Also seen here are the
Swargashram and the Geeta Bhavan temples.
EVENING ATTAND GANGA AARTI AT PARMARTH NEEKTAN.
Over night stay at hotel.

Day 03 : Rishikesh / Deopriyag by surface (70 Kms)
After breakfast drive to Deopriyag is regarded as the most complete showcase of legends, heritage & traditions. 70 km from Rishikesh , here the Bhagirathi from Gaumukh & the Alaknanda from Satopanth unite and for most Indians, this confluence is no less holy than the Sangam at Allahabad. These three rivers flowing majestically through sculptured channels carved through the rocks have carved angular blocks of land around the confluence & the town is set into these three angles.
Upon arrival check-in at hotel.
Over night stay at hotel.

Day 04 : Deoprayag / Kirtinagar by surface (65 kms)
After breakfast drive to Kirtinagar. Upon arrival check-in at hotel.Afterwards visit – Nar Singh Temple & Shankracharya Math.
Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 05 : Kirtinagar / Haridwar by surface (40 kms)
After breakfast drive to Haridwar.Upon arrival check-in at hotel. Afternoon visit – Mansa Devi temple. Evening attend Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri. Over night stay at hotel.

Day 06 : Haridwar / Delhi by surface (230 Kms)
After breakfast drive to Delhi. Upon arrival check-in at hotel.
Over night stay at hotel.

Day 07 : Delhi / Varanasi by air
In time transfer to airport to board flight for Varanasi.Upon arrival at Varanasi airport meet, assistance and transfer to hotel. Afterwards visit – Ghats, Bharat Mata Mandir and Tulsi manas mandir. Evening Ganga aarti. Over night stay at hotel.

Day 08 : Varanasi / Allahabad by surface (130 kms)
After breakfast drive to Allahabad.Upon arrival check-in at hotel.Afterward visit – Sangam, Anand Bhawan and Allahabad fort. Over night stay at hotel.

Day 09 : Allahabad / Varanasi by surface (130 Kms)
After breakfast drive to Varanasi.Upon arrival check-in at hotel.Rest of the day is free for personal activities. Over night stay at hotel.

Day 10 : Leave Varanasi
In time transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.

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