Hardwar or haridwar are two names for the same piece. The whole of uttrakhand is dotted with temples of vishnu & shiva. Vishnu is known as hari and shiva as har dwar means gate, and it is for this reason that this place is known as haridwar or hardwar, as it is the gateway to shri badrinath and shri kedarnath, the holy shrines of hari and har. The hindu pantheon allows freedom of worship of gods in any form. Uttarakhand abounds in shrines of gods & goddesses and haridwar from time immemorial has been the gateway to these shrines.

RISHIKESH

Rishikesh is situated on the trisection of three districts of garhwal division and most of the city lies on the right bank of the River Ganga, the place of sages is a celebrated spiritual town on the bank of ganga and is surrounded by shivalik range of the himalayas on three sides, it is said that when raibhya rishi did hard penances, god appeared by the name of hrishikesh and this area henceforth came to be known as rishikesh.

It is the starting point for the char dham pilgrimage of the hindus in which pilgrims go to yamunotri, gangotri, kedarnath and badrinath to seek spiritual salvation. On the way to the garhwal himalayas and the sikh shrine at hemkund sahib one passes rishikesh. 

Rishikesh dventurous visitors, rishikesh is the place for starting their trekking expeditions and excursions towards the himalayan peaks, 10 km upsteam at shivpuri is the site for river running, rafting activities, on the roaring white water of ganga, from October to May. The international yoga week, which attracts participation from all across the world, is held here every year from 2nd to 7th Feb. on the bank of ganga river.

FLOWERS OF THE VALLEY

In this garden, in the valley here are some of the flowers which can be seen creamy Anemones, large purple Asters, the rare while Androsace, the blue Borage, the rosy-petalled Cypripedium, blue forget-me-nots, green and chequered Fritillaries, pink Geraniums, purple and dwarf Irises, dwarf Larkspurs, the indigo-coloured Nomocharis, blue and yellow Panises, mauve Polemoniums, the blue Pppy (Mecanopsis)--petals as blue as the ocean, white and red Potentillas, dwarf Rhododendrons, Primulats in pink and blue and the deepest purple, Ranunculus and the heavily perfumed Brahma Kamal.

HEMKUND SAHIB

Known as the "Sanctum Santorum" of India, this is the area in which, since times immemorial, the great religious teachers and sages have retreated to seek communion with the Great Unknown in an effort to wrest the secrets of enternal life and uplift of the soul of man. Here, 976 metres above, the VAlley of jFlowers, at a height of (15,200 ft) on the shores of Hemkund Lokpal, sheltered by seven snow-clad peaks of gigantic mounts, Hemkund Parvat, came the last of the Sikh Gurus, Gobind Singh to meditate and seek peace for his tortured soul. This lake is a great pilgrimage place for the Sikhs. In the Guru Granth Sahib, Guru Govind Singh made a reference--that in one of his previous births he had mediteated on the shorts of a lake which was surrounded by seven snow-covered peaks. In 1930, Havildar jSohan Singh discovered this lake, and identified it with the one referred to the in the Guru Granth sahib.

ITINERARY 

Day 01 : DELHI - RISHIKESH

Received at Delhi railway station/airport and straight drive to Rishikesh visiting Haridwar enroute. Arrive & check-in at hotel. Evening take part or witness illuminated Aarti at river Ganges. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 : RISHIKESH - RUDRAPRAYAG

Morning departure to Rudraprayag. Upon arrival check-in at hotel. Rudraprayag - a hemlet located on the confluence of river Mandakini & river Alaknanda. Evening explore Rudraprayag your own. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 : RUDRAPRAYAG - JOSHIMATH 

Today head for Auli, a spectacular drive along river Alaknanda, dense forest & views of the snowcapped mountain. On arrival check-in at hotel. Evening free to relax and unwind. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 : JOSHIMATH - AULI - JOSHIMATH

Full day excursion to Auli. Explore Auli bugyal (Meadow) here one can find lotds of wild flower. Overnight at hotel. 

Day 05 : JOSHIMATH - GOVINDGHAT

Morning drive to Govindghat from here our 2 days trek commences to Valley of flowers. Today trek to Ghangria through pine forest, on the way rewarded with beautiful views of 6,200 m. HATHI PARBHAT. Overnight at tourist rest house / Camp.

Day 06 : GHANGRIA - VALLEY OF FLOWER - GHANGARIA

Today trek to Valley of Flower. A splendid Valley with hundreds of flower. Valley of flower stands at an altitude of 12,050 ft. Explore the Valley & evening return back to Ghangaria. 
(Please note that camping within the Valley of Flower is not permitted.)

Day 07 : GHANGRIA - HEMKUND SAHIB - GHANGRIA 

Today trek to Hemkund Sahib. Hemkund Sahib is reversed by both Hindus & Sikhs. Evening return back to Ghangria. Overnight at tourist rest house/ camp.

Day 08 : GHANGRIA - PIPALKOTI

Drive to Pipal Koti. Check-in at hotel/ camp. Overnight at hotel/ camp.

Day 09 : PIPAL KOTI - DEVPRAYAG 

Today drive to Devprayag. Located on the confluence of river Bhagirati & river Alaknanda. The birth place of holy river Ganges. Check-in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10 : DEVPRAYAG - DELHI

Today drive back to Delhi. On arrival check-in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11 : DELHI - ONWARD DESTINATION

Today transfer to International airport to board flight for back home.