and
epics, Haridwar has always remained as a major ShaktiPeeth
for the devotees. Of such significance is Haridwar in the
thought of India's traditional Hindus that is has earned
its sobriquet of honor, 'The Gateway to the Gods'.
Down
the ages, this special importance of Haridwar as the ever-
refreshing mystic venue for the purification of the mind,
body and soul gained more impetus and todya manifests in
two great events that take play here- the memorable Kumbh
Mela which happens once every 12 years and the Ardh Kumbh
Mela, which comes once every six years. Yet, beyond the
mystic aura and mythology. Haridwar
casts another magic spell on the visitor. Suryavanshi
prince Bhagirath performed penance here to salvage the souls
of his ancestors who had perished due to the curse of sage
Kapila. The penance was answered and the river Ganga trickled
forth form Lord Shiva's locks and its bountiful water revived
the sixty thousand sons of king Sagara. In the traditional
of Bhagirath, devout Hindus stand in the sacred waters here,
praying for salvation of their departed elder. It is doorway
to the sources of the Ganga and the Yamuna, 3000 to 4500
meters up into the snowy ranges of the central Himalayas.
The 'Aarti' worship of the Ganga after sunset and the floating
'dia' (lamp) is a moving ritual.
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White Water Rafting :
For a more action packed Holiday, specially with children,
there is no easier getaway than going Rafting on the "Ganga"
just a short drive from Delhi. Adults, even those who are
not great swimmers can negotiate the rapids. Children are
permitted on the gentle stretches, additionally all can have
fun on the river beach.
Tents along the river, clean starry skies overhead, and the
sound of the Ganga flowing alongside is more than a treat.
An added bonus to this are the mountains, the swinging lakshmanjhula
bridge & diving point on the river, combined its a weekend
you can never forget. or a more action packed Holiday, specially
with children.
Trekking
:
Himalayas in the Garhwal and Kumaon region have vast tracts
of hither to protected reserves of culture, stunning panoramas
of earth waters & skies and vital linkages with India's
religious heritage Awareness of health fitness and pollution
have replaced modern video parlors with high value leisure
and adventure activities. The absence of hideous concrete
construction makes the region highly conducive to an outdoor
life. Various low and high altitude treks like valley of flowers,
Har-ki-doon, Dodital, Pindari glacier can be covered within
a span of week to ten days from Haridwar.
Wild Life :
"All life is deemed sacred, each creature has its
place & function in Nature's Mosaic."
Rajaji National park in Garhwal & Jim corbett National
park in Kumaon are veritable treasure houses for animals and
birds. The two parks cover 1340 sq. kms together. The elevation
ranges from 300 Mts. to 1350 Mts. in thickly wooded shivalik
hills.
These parks
offer exciting opportunities of viewing wildlife in their
natural habitat. Tiger, Panther, Elephant, Wild boars, Chital,
Sambhar, Blue bull, Python & more than 150 varieties of
birds are the native population of this region.1-2 days trip
to Rajaji can be combinet with rafting or camping to make
an unforgettable weekend, just 1/2 hr. away from Haridwar.
Tiger
Camp:
2 nights & 3 days at Corbett National Park ACTIVITIES
(at an extra cost): Wildlife viewing by jeeps, elephant rides,
bird watching, nature walks, treks, angling, mountain biking
etc.
BEST TIME TO VISIT: November-May
ACCESS:
By road from Delhi - Ramnagar - Dhikuli (260 km / 5 hr.) Haridwar-Ramnagar-Dhikuli
(300 km / 6 hr.). Overnight train to Ramnagar from Delhi and
vice-versa.
FACILITIES:
4 std. dbl. & 6 large dbl. bedded cottages with attached
toilets. Hot and cold running water.
Jeeps for jungle visits, guides for nature watch and mountain
bikes are provided at an extra cost.
A ‘Gol Ghar’ restaurant where Indian,
Continental and Chinese cuisine are served.
A stand-by generator. Folk music and dance on request for
groups.
To and fro transport from Haridwar can be arranged at an extra
cost.
Skiing:
One of the most adventurous sports is skiing. This sport is
less popular with Indians became of lack of proper with Indians
became of lack of proper training and facilities at the slopes.
But new ski resort ot Auli (280 kms from Haridwar) provides
8-12 kms of virgin slopes, ranging from 9000 ft. to 12000
ft. The combination of facilities of cable car (3.8KM), Ski
lift (1.2km), chair lift, snow-beaters and the best slopes
outside switzerland.
Along with a good ski resort Auli provides a grand view of
the majestic Himalayan peaks including Nanda devi. A trip
to Auli combined with a visit to CHOPTA makes an ideal getaway
during summer, even for non skiers.
Camping :
The efficient and more competent professionals are the need
of the time. Even the best of the talents are finding the
pressure of work as demanding and need much required stress
relief as well as better Haridwar training to keep up with
momentum Skiing this need. Haridwar training camps run by
the seasoned professionals.
Special
programs for personality development combined with adventure
activities are conducted by the team for the professionals
of future, the Students.
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