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Location : In the north Indian state of
Uttaranchal.
Major Tourist Attraction : Har Ki Pauri, Mansa Devi, Kavand
Mela, Chandi Devi, Sapt Rishi, Maya Devi, Daksha Mahadev Temple
Best Hangouts : Har ki Pauri, Sapt Rishi, Neel Dhara Pakshi
Vihar, Beauty Point
Nearby Tourist Destinations : Mayapuri, |
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Kankhal, Rishikesh, Devprayag, Mussoorie,
Dehradun.
About Haridwar
Haridwar located in the foothills of the Himalayas in the north
Indian state of Uttaranchal represents the point where the Ganga
reaches the plains. Haridwar is an ageless pilgrimage destination,
held in reverence for centuries. Several temples and ashrams are
found in this town and a visit to Haridwar is like stepping into a
comletely different world.
Once known as Gangadwara, Haridwar (and Rishikesh) represents the
gateway to the Himalayan pilgrimage shrines of Badrinath and
Kedarnath. Haridwar has very rich ancient religious and cultural
heritage. In the ancient scriptures of India, this place is well
known by the name of Mayapur. This city is also well known for many
other things apart from the holy river Ganges. Besides this, Kumbh
fair is organised at the interval of every 12 years in this city in
which about 1 crore pilgrims from all over the world participate.
Tourist Attractions in Haridwar
Har Ki Pauri
Har Ki Pauri is one of the most sacred ghats in India. It is said
that this ghat was built by Vikramaditya in memory of his brother
Bhartrihari. Also known as Brahmakund, the Ghat is magnificently
illuminated in the evening during a Maha Aarti performed on this
ghat. It is an event which is a must, not be missed by any visitor.
Mansa Devi
Located on top of a hill called the Bilwa Parvat, the Manas Devi
Temple is worth visiting. The temple can be reached by the rope way
or one can take the normal trekking route to the top. The top of the
hill gives you an excellent view of Haridwar.
Chandi Devi
On the top of a hill called the Neel Parvat which is on the other
side of the river Ganga, the Chandi Devi temple was constructed by
the King of Kashmir, Suchat Singh, in 1929 AD. Chandi Devi is a 3 km
trek from the Chandi Ghat.
Sapt Rishi
At one place Ganga divides herself into seven small streams. This
place is known as the Sapt Rishi and provides a very pleasing sight.
Maya Devi
Maya Devi Temple is one of the Shaktipeeths in India. This ancient
temple of Maya Devi is also the Adhisthatri deity of Haridwar. It is
said that when Lord Shiva was carrying his wife Sati, who had burnt
her self to keep the honour of her husband, then the heart and navel
of Sati had fallen at this place.
Daksha Mahadev Temple
At a distance of 4 kms from Haridwar is a town called Kankhal. It is
said that the king of this place King Daksha Prajapati performed a
yagya. His daughter, Sati was married to Lord Shiva. But Daksha was
not happy with this marriage and did not invite Shiva-Sati in the
Yagya.
But Sati came and was insulted by her father. She could not take the
insult and burnt herself in the yagya kund. On knowing this Shiva's
followers killed Daksha. But later Mahadeo (Shiva) brought Daksha to
life. The Daksha temple is a mark to this legend. This place is one
of the five sacred places in Haridwar.
Getting There
Air : Domestic airlines operate flights between Delhi and
Jolly Grant airport in Dehradun. These flights are available only on
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
Rail : Haridwar is connected to almost all part of
Uttaranchal by rail links.
Road : Haridwar is well connected by road. From Delhi you can
reach Haridwar by bus, car, or taxi through Ghaziabad, Meerut,
Muzzaffarnagar. It takes nearly 6 hours by bus or car.
Accommodation
Haridwar has numerous accommodations located in & around the town.
We offers you best accommodation in the Haridwar. The accommodations
available here ranges between luxury and budget. The hotels offers
good length of facilities and services which are ideal for both
short and long journeys. Pick the one which is most ideal for you.
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