HARIDWAR
Located at the northern state of Uttaranchal at the proximity of 214 kms from Delhi, Haridwar is a city offering incredible religious as well as historical importance. Most of the sightseeing attractions in Haridwar bears historical legacy in the form of huge temples, beautiful forts and palaces, market streets and many more ancient monuments. A trip to Haridwar will take you into the city of spiritual ambiance where the entire atmosphere is blessed with divine sanctity. Haridwar is also said to have spelled with divine charm that leads devotee to the path of salvations. Tour to India’s one of the most sacred and revered pilgrimages, Haridwar shows you all the major attractions along with tour to famous Chardham Yatra naming Yamunotri, Gangatori, Badrinath and Kedarnath. All the four places hold extreme religious importance in the heart of devotees and are believed to make devotees absolved from worldly sins.
Here, you will see the temples arrayed on the Ganga Ghat, the famous Kumbh Mela and ashrams running their yoga and meditation sessions. From Haridwar you can have access to various famous hill stations of India such as Rishikesh, Badrinath and Kedarnath. In addition, Haridwar is important not only in terms of religious sanctity but also for mythological terms. A trip to Haridwar lets you experience magical spell of divinity at the Ganga Ghat when you see the whole environment engulfed with religious sanctity with evening Aarti (a sacred flame) being performed in ritual chanting of mantras, a sight never forgettable.
When to Visit
During summer the city experiences temperature hovering around 40°C during summers and 6°C in the winter. The best time to visit Haridwar is from the month of October and March during the season of winter.
Tourists Attractions
Chila Wildlife Sanctuary.
At 10 kms from Haridwar is Chila wildlife sanctuary. Being the part of Rajaji National Park, the park is the home to various rare species of wildlife. From June 15 to November 15, the park remains closed in each year.
Kanva Rishi Ashram
This is located at the distance of 42 kms from Haridwar. You will see the forested road leading to Kotdwar.
Neel Kantha
Neel Kantha is a temple of Lord Shiva, located at the height of 1700 metres on a hill, consuming at least 4 hrs to reach here from Rishikesh. According to the legend, Lord Shiva had drunk the bowl of poison churned out of the Samudra Manthan. You will see the famous Shivratri fair held every year in the temple.
Rishikesh
Rishikesh holds religious sanctity in the heart of devotees and hence the place is most visited pilgrimage of India. The distance of Rishikesh is 28 kms from Haridwar. The place is also a centre of Vedic Yoga, herbal medication and study of meditations. A tour to Rishikesh takes the tourist various ashrams on the eastern bank of river attending a meditation session which amazingly soothes the mind. Also your trip to Rishikesh lets you see surroundings of the place and blends of natural scenic beauty which are quite composed and fragranced with sheer freshness.
Sapta Rishi Ashram
In a close proximity with main Haridwar town, Sapta Rishi ashram is one of the best excursion spots for the tourists. The legend has it that Sapta Rishi is said to be the meditation ground of seven sages naming Kashyap, Vashit, Atri, Vishwamitra, Jaindayani, Bhardwaj and Gautam. Another legend is that the river Ganga split herself into seven streams so as not to disturb the meditation of the Sapta Rishi.
Triveni Ghat
Triveni Ghat holds great religious significance as devotees take holy dip which is believed to absolve them from sin. The devotee worship the holy Ghat, offers obligations by lighting diyas.
Har Ki Pauri
Constructed by the king Vikramaditya to commemorate his brother’s death named Bhartrihari, who visited Haridwar for meditation. Also known as Brahmakund, the Ghat is one of the holiest ones located at Ganga River.
How to reach Haridwar
By Air
Find the nearest airport, Jolly Grant in Dehradun from Haridwar. You are adivised to avail road or train service to Delhi and from there catch flights for onward journey.
By Rail
The city is well connected with rail networks.
By Road
Follow the National Highway no.45 connecting to all major cities of India from Haridwar.
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