Temple tour Haridwar Rishikesh can be visited in two night three days from delhi . The Sequence of travel for pilgrimage tour Haridwar - Rishikesh , Day one Haridwar ( 230 kms from delhi ) visit Chandi devi temple, Mansa devi temple,evening visit Ganga ghat or har-ki-pauri for the most famous and revered Ganga arti, Day two visit rishikesh temples , Day three return from rishikesh to delhi .
Haridwar located in the foothills of the Himalayas, represents the point where the Ganga reaches the plains. Haridwar is an ancient pilgrimage site, held in reverence for centuries. Legend has it that Bhagiratha brought the Ganges into the earth, and into this point where his ancestors were burnt to ashes by the curse of the sage Kapila. Kapilastaan, a spot in Haridwar is pointed to as Kapila's hermitage.There are many places of scenic beauty on the outskirts of the town.at the time of the evening aarti that the ghats of Har-ki-Pauri command rapt attention from the onlookers.
Surrounded by hills on three sides, Rishikesh is located on the right bank of the Ganga, at the confluence of the Ganga with the Chandrabhaga streamThe sacred river Ganges flows through Rishikesh, adding to its spiritual appeal and natural beauty. In fact, it is in Rishikesh that that the river leaves the Himalayas and flows out into the plains of northern India.
Several temples, ancient as well as new, can be found along the banks of the river in Rishikesh. The city attracts thousands of pilgrims and tourists each year, from within India, as well as from other countries. The city has several Yoga centres that also attract tourists. It is believed that meditation in Rishikesh brings one closer to attainment of salvation or moksha as does a dip in the holy river that flows through it.