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, 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.
