Wildlife with Holy dip in Haridwar Kumbh
This tour is specially design for wildlife lover who also wants to witness largest religious gathering in the world and take a holy dip in coming Maha Kumbh at Haridwar as well as want explore the wildlife of Uttaranchal in Rajaji and Corbett National Park.
Day 01: Delhi - Haridwar (294 mts/965 ft) 214 Kms 5-6 hrs drive.
Morning after breakfast drive to Haridwar. Upon arrival at Haridwar check in at the hotel. In the evening, If possible we will take you to Har-ki-Peri, to witness the famous Aarti of holy Ganges. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Haridwar: Haridwar located in the foothills of the Himalayas, represents the point where the Ganges reaches the plains. Haridwar is an ancient pilgrimage site, held in reverence for centuries. The Chinese pilgrim Hyuen Tsang who visited India in the first millennium CE, describes Haridwar as Mayura, on the eastern banks of the Ganges. Several temples and ashrams dot this town and a visit to Haridwar is like stepping into a totally different world.Legend has it that Bhagirathi brought the Ganges into theearth and into this point where his ancestors were burnt to ashes by the curse of the sage Kapila. Kapilastaan, a spot in Haridwar is pointed to as Kapila's hermitage. Haridwar was once known as Gangadwara.
Day 02: Haridwar
Early morning we will take you to the main Ghat for holy Bath on that particular auspicious day. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 03 : Rajaji National Park
Morning and afternoon game drive at Rajaji National park.
Day 04 : Rajaji National Park
Morning and afternoon game drive at Rajaji National park.
Day 05: Rajaji National Park- Corbett National Park
Morning drive to Corbett National Park, On arrival check in a wildlife resort. Rest of the day at leisure, O/N stay at hotel.
Day 06 : Corbett National Park
Morning and afternoon game drive at Corbett National park.
Day 06 : Corbett National Park
Morning and afternoon game drive at Corbett National park.
Day 06 : Corbett National Park-Delhi
Morning safari into the national park,after breakfast drive back to Delhi.
Trip and services ends here.
You can start above tour from delhi on below mentioned dates:
13th Jan'10, 19th Jan'10 29th Jan'10 11th Feb'10,14th March'10 23rd March'10 29th March'10,13th April'10 27th April'10.
Imp Bathing Dates during Kumbh Mela Haridwar are given below:
- 1. 14 January 2010 (thursday) - Makar Sankranti Snan - First Snan (bath)
- 2. 15 January 2010 (friday) - Mauni Amavasya and Surya Grahan ( Sola Eclipse) - Second Snan
- 3. 20 January 2010 (Wed) - Basant Panchmi Snan - Third snan
- 4. 30 January 2010 (saturday) - Magh Purnima Snan - Fourth Snan
- 5. 12 February 2010 (friday) - Maha Shivratri - Pratham Shahi Snan - First Royal Bath
- 6. 15 March 2010 (monday)- Somvati Amavasya - Dvitya Shahi snan - Second Royal Bath.
- 7. 24 March 2010 (Wednesday)- Ram Navmi - Fifth Snan
- 8. 30 March 2010 (Tuesday) - Chaitra purnima snan
- 9. 14 April 2010 (wednesday) - Baisakhi - Pramukh Shahi Sanan.
- 10. 28 April 2010 (wednesday) - Shakh Purnima - snan
