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The Ganges is the most important river in India and has historical, religious and commercial significance for the country. The river sustains life in the vast northern plains, and also supports tourism in India. There are many important pilgrimage spots in India and a large number of Ganges tour packages take thousands of tourists to these spots every year. The Ganges tour packages include tours to pilgrimage spots and adventure tourism tours.
The major destinations covered by the Ganges tour packages are Goumukh, Gangotri, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Allahabad, and Varanasi. Goumukh is believed to be the place where the river had descended from the heavens, according to mythology. The place is revered by Hindu pilgrims and is also known as an important trekking route. Gangotri is the glacier from where the Bhagirathi, the main stream forming the Ganges originates. The pilgrimage tours include treks to the spots of religious significance in Goumukh and Gangotri, like the Gangotri temple and Tapovan. The adventure tours in these areas organise treks and camping expeditions in the scenic locales.
Most Ganges tour packages include Haridwar in their itinerary. The city is one of the holiest cities related to Hinduism and is one of the major tourist destinations in North India. Tours to Haridwar include visits to the many famous temples and the Har-ki-pawri, one of the most sacred sites in the city, where the Brahma kund is located. The river in Haridwar is considerably calmer than at Goumukh. Haridwar offers adventure lovers opportunity of white water rafting and angling. The pilgrimage tours also include Allahabad and Varanasi in their itinerary. Allahabad is where the Ganges meets with Yamuna, said to be second in importance to the Ganges among the rivers of India. This place called the Prayag Sangam is one of the holiest Hindu sites in India, and is the venue for the Maha Kumbh Mela, held every 12 years. The cities of Ujjain, Haridwar and Nashik also host the kumbh mela every three years. These cities are included by many Ganges tour packages in their itinerary. No religious tours of Ganges can exclude Varanasi, the holiest Hindu city. Varanasi is famous for its many ghats, many of which, like the Harishchandra and Manikarnika Ghat are believed to be the exact location of many mythical events. The city has an incredible number of temples, among which, the Vishwanath temple, and the Sankat Mochan temple are the most famous.
The Ganges tours also include packages covering the 4 important pilgrimage spots, together called the Char Dham. Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath make up the Char Dham.
Some important Ganges tour packages are �
Tour Packages for Varanasi
Tour Packages for Haridwar
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