7 Night & 8 Days – Dehradun /Haridwar – Rishikesh
Places Covered: Panch Prayag
Details
Day01: Dehradun /Haridwar – Rishikesh (20 Km/ 1Hrs)
Upon Arrival drive to Rishikesh. On arrival in Rishikesh check into hotel. Later visit historically renowned bridge LaxmanJhoola that is 450 ft long & built in the year 1939, Various temples, Ashrams & Ram Jhoola another suspended bridge between Shivanand Ashram and Sawarg Ashram, TriveniGhat and other temples of Rishikesh. Overnight in Rishikesh.
Day 02: Rishikesh – Devprayag (80 Km/ 3-4 Hrs)
After breakfast your Yatra start to Devprayag is one of the most prominent place among all 5 Prayags. It is the place where Bhagirathi (originating from Gaumukh near Gangotri) meets Alaknanda (originating from Alkapuri near Badrinath) and becomes Ganga. The Sangam (confluence) attracts lot many pilgrims, it is believed that by taking bath in the Sangam sins get absolved. Later visit ancient Raghunath temple. Evening free to scroll local market of Devprayag.Overnight stay in Devprayag.
Day 03: Devprayag – Rudraprayag (70 Km/ 3 Hrs)
Today morning after breakfast drive to Rudraprayag is located at the confluence of Mandakini and Alaknanda rivers. Koteshwar temple near Rudraprayag is located inside a cave and is a favourite destination of lord Shiva devotees. Rest of the evening is at leisure. Overnight stay in Rudraprayag.
Day 04: Rudraprayag – Karanprayag (35 Km/ 2 hrs)
After breakfast start to Karnaprayag is located at the confluence of Alaknanda and Pindar rivers. It is a growth centre with a small industrial area nearby at Shimli. Very famous Uma and Karna temples are located at Karnaprayag. Evening free at leisure.Overnight stay in Karnaprayag.
Day 05: Karanprayag – Nandprayag (35 Km/ 2 hrs) – Pipalkoti
This morning after breakfast drive to Nandprayag, is situated at the confluence of river Alaknanda and Nandakini (originates from a glacier near Nanda Devi mountain) .Gangeshwar and Chandrika Ma temples are situated at Nandprayag further drive to Pipalkoti Evening free at leisure. Overnight stay at Pipalkoti
Day 06: Pipalkoti –Joshimath – Vishnuprayag – Pipalkoti
Today morning after breakfast drive to Vishnuprayag, is the fifth Prayag and the first one on the river Alaknanda. Dhauliganga originating from Niti valley meets Alaknanda here. In the evening drive back to Pipalkoti .Overnight stay at Pipalkoti.
Day 07: Pipalkoti – Haridwar (240 Km/ 7hrs)
Today early morning drive to Haridwar. One of the holiest Hindu pilgrim sites on the banks of the sacred river Ganga, Haridwar is a bustling town with crowded markets, a multitude of temples, ashrams and ghats overflowing with pilgrims desirous of attaining a measure of salvation – in this life or in the next one. On arrival in Haridwar check into the Hotel evening attend famous Ganga Arti at Hark i Pauri. Overnight stay in Haridwar.
Day 08: Haridwar – Dehradun(Drop)
After breakfast drop you at Dehradun airport / Haridwarrailway station for your onward destination.