Weekend Getaway Haridwar

Travel from Delhi to Haridwar, and reach your destination in around 5.5 hours. Upon arrival in the city, check-in at the hotel and spend some relaxed moments.

Also famed as Mayapuri, Kapilasthana and Gangadwar, Haridwar still follows the unique style of traditional education and is a hub for the learning of science and arts. Its lush surroundings and the mesmerising crystal-clear waters of river Ganga make this place a popular holiday and pilgrimage destination in India. Famous for herbal remedies, Ayurvedic medicines and a serene atmosphere, this religious spot offers peace to the body, mind, and soul. A dip in the waters of river Ganga is said to relieve sins and help in attaining salvation.

In the evening, attend the enchanting aarti at the Ganga ghat. With hundreds of people gathered around, this ceremony involves the worship of the river, personified as a goddess, with floral offerings and earthen lamps. During the evening, the ghats gleam in golden hues due to fire lamps, and exhibit an enthralling scene to tourists. You can either sit by the ghat and observe other pilgrims performing the rituals or chat with locals and listen to mythological stories. If hymns and the divine music please you, then you can also chant with pilgrims and priests.

Post this spiritual experience, return to the hotel for an overnight stay.