The holy river Ganges has a huge significance in Hindu Mythology, and it is believed that taking a bath in its holy waters can absolve people of all their sins and give them 'Moksha' after death. A holiday trip to Haridwar and Rishikesh will give you a perfect opportunity to bathe in the holy waters of this great river, and you would feel your whole self getting purified from within. To have this experience with your loved ones; your wife and kids is going to be a truly amazing experience that you will behold dearly in your memory forever.
Even if you are going on a weekend, travelling on this trip in your privately hired Delhi to Haridwar Rishikesh Taxi will also give you an opportunity to explore Haridwar in an unhurried way for an entire day, and you will be able to cover more destinations in this place than you could imagine. Your first stop on your trip to these twin destinations, Haridwar has a number of great attractions to see including the temples of Mansa Devi, Chandi Devi, which are both connected by ropeways; then there is the Daksheswara Mahadev Temple, Maya Devi Temple and Rajaji National Park as well if you have a couple of days to add to your trip. However the best way to end your Haridwar trip is by attending the evening Ganga Aarti on Har-Ki-Pauri.
Situated just 40 kilometers away from Haridwar is the town of Rishikesh situated on the foothills of the mighty Himalayas. Also known throughout the world as Yoga Capital of the World, this place is famous for its lovely river fronts on the Holy Ganges and the groups of Yogis and their disciples practicing the art of Yoga in its serene and surreal surroundings. Also renowned for its two rope bridges; Laxman and Ram Jhula built on the rushing waters of Ganges, this place attracts a large number of westerners who come to learn the art of Yoga from the learned Yoga Masters residing in this place.
OAs a matter of fact, there is so much on offer in this amazing destination for visitors to unravel during their trip that a day might seem too short to you after exploring Rishikesh. However, if you are bound by your office responsibilities that do require you to be back on the first week day, you can still derive solace in the fact that you at least got to visit the highlights of this amazing place.