Overview
Haridwar and Rishikesh are both significant places to Indians. The Maha Kumbh Fair, the biggest religious gathering in the world, takes place at Haridwar, one of the four sacred sites. The historic religious city of Haridwar is one of the most sacred places in India for Hindu pilgrims. Located on the banks of the holy Ganges River, Haridwar and Rishikesh are both where the Ganges River rises from the foothills of the Himalayas. “Door to God’s place” is how Haridwar is translated into Hindi. From Haridwar, the 20-kilometer journey to Rishikesh takes 30 to 40 minutes. There are many globally renowned yoga schools in Rishikesh, which is regarded as the “yoga capital of the world.” The famously spiritual town of Rishikesh, also referred to as the “place of sages,” is situated on the banks of the Ganga River and is surrounded on three sides by the Himalayan Shivalik range. According to legend, God took the shape of “Hrishikesh” after priests known as Raibhya Rishi undertook intense penances; hence, the area was known as Rishikesh. Take advantage of the One-Day Haridwar and Rishikesh Tour.