Rishikesh & Haridwar 2 Day City Tour

I was born and raised in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India. Growing up near the banks of the river Ganges I know the area insight out. I have been a tour guide since 2007 and have guided people from all over the world around this area. Rishikesh calls itself the Yoga capital of the world as there are masses of ashrams and all kind of Yoga classes. The town's setting on the banks of the Ganga, surrounded by the forested hills is conducive to meditation and mind expansion. In the evening, the breeze blows down the valley, setting temple bells ringing as sadhus, pilgrims and tourists prepare for the nightly Ganga aarti ceremony. 26 mm from Rishikesh, there is a cave (Vashistha Guha) at the bank of mother Ganga. This place is specially for meditation. Haridwar is known as a the gateway of Char Dham. It is a very holy place and every year many pilgrims come here. Haridwar is the place where one of the biggest festival (in the world) - the Kumbha mela - is held.