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PILGRIMAGES ALONG THE GANGA


RISHIKESH








It is quiet serene spot surrounded by hills,where Ganga is still a mountain stream making its swift way down to the plains. Rishikesh is, as its name implies, a place for the Rishis-The sages and monks who live in the ashrams along the banks of the river It is base for Pilgrimages & for excitng treks to the beautiful Valley of Flowers,To ancient glaciers & for adventure sports like white river rafting.

Places of interest:
Lakshman temple, The Bharat, Shatrughna and Venkateshwara temples,Lakshman Jhula.

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 HARDWAR




Hardwar,where the river Ganga desends into the plains, is considered a sacred place of pilgrimage.The Kumbh Mela is held here once every 12 years.

Places of interest:
Har Ki Pauri, Daksh MahadevTemple, Sapt Rishi Ashram, Parmath Ashram,Mansa Devi Temple.

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