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.
