Haridwar, situated on the foothills of the Himalayas along the bank of river Ganga, is a pilgrimage destination cherished by Hindus. Haridwar means hari ka dwar i.e., the gateway to Hari (Lord Vishnu). It is also known as Ganga Dwar, because the holy Ganga as enters the plain here.


Haridwar is bordered by other important pilgrimage destination namely, Rishikesh, Badrinath and Kedarnath, due to its geographical location.

This sacred city is surrounded with several temples and shrines. It is one of the seven holy sites and a dip in the Ganga that flows beside the holy city, is believed to wash away mortal sins and cleanse the mind, body and soul.

Haridwar is a busy, fairly fast moving town. Most people stay here for a day or two and then move on

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Tourists Attraction In Haridwar

» Har Ki Pauri : It is believed that it houses the footprints of lord Vishnu, imprinted on the walls underneath the water at this Ghat, and hence the name Har-ki-Pauri. The best time to visit Har-Ki-Pauri, most sacred bathing ghats at Haridwar, when you can see the 'Aarti' of Ganga being performed everyday at 6 pm. The arti consists of offering some large lamps to the Ganga as and loud banging of gongs and other instruments.

» Manasadevi Temple : A cable car will take you to Mansa Devi, another form of Goddess Durga, situated on the Valwa Parvat. Across the Ganga, on the banks is the Neel Parvat (Hill). A top this is the Chandi Devi Temple constructed by the King of Kashmir Suchat Singh, in 1929 AD It is open from 8am to noon and 2 to 5 pm.

» The Daksha Mahadev Temple : The Daksh temple, situated at Kankhal, is a tribute to the legend associated with it. According to Hindu mythology, Daksha Prajapati, Sati's (Lord Shiva's wife) father, performed a sacrifice here and failed to invite Lord Shiva. Sati, feeling insulted, consequently, burnt herself in the fire.


» The Pawan Dham Ashram : It is popular for its Hanuman Temple built with pieces of glass and Maya Devi temple, an ancient temple, dedicated to Maya Devi. It is said that when Lord Shiva was carrying Sati, who had burnt herself to keep the honor of her husband, her heart and navel fell at this place.

» Chandi Devi Temple : A three kilometers from Chandighat, perched at the top of Neel Parvat, is the famous Chandi Devi temple built in 1929 A.D. by the King of the Kashmir-Suchat Singh. It is believed that the main statue was established by the Adi Shankaracharya in 8th century AD.

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Excursion From Haridwar

» Dehradun : Dehradun is said to be the place of where Rama and Lakshman performed austerities to kill demon Ravana. Perched at the top in the mountain ranges of the Himalaya, Dehradun is the Capital of Uttaranchal. The name Dehradun is a group of two word "dera" meaning Camp and "dun" meaning valley. It is one of the most beautiful resort in the sub mountain tracks of India, known for its picturesque surroundings.

» Rishikesh : Located 24 kms from Haridwar, Rishikesh is surrounded by exotic beauty of the hills on three sides with Holy Ganga flowing through it. As the place is considered to be sacred, it is believed that meditation at this place leads to attainment of salvation. Rishikesh is also the gateway a to important religious places like Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri.

» Daksh Mahadev Temple and Sati Kund : Four kms from Haridwar. The two are located at Kankhal, which is one of the five sacred places (Panch Tirthas) around Haridwar. The other four are Ganga, Kushwart, Bilwa Tirth, Neel Parwat. Legend says that Daksh Prajapati, Sati’s (Lord Shiva’s first wife) father, performed a Yagna at this place. He did not invite Lord Shiva and Sati, feeling insulted burnt herself in the Yagna Kund here.


» Sapt Rishi : It is believed that Ganga splits herself in seven currents so that the Sapt (seven) Rishis worshipping there would not be disturbed.

» Chila Wildlife Sanctuary : Chila Wildlife Sanctuary covers an area of around 240 sq. km that attracts wildlife lovers with its pristine scenic beauty and rich biodiversity. It has 23 species of mammals and 315 fauna species.

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Access

» By Air : Nearest airport is Jolly Grant, 42 km.

» By Rail : The Northern Railway's broad and meter gauge lines, is connected to major centers in the country by train.

» By Road : The State Highway 45 is connected to all major centers in the region and other parts of the country by good roads.

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