There is no dearth of pilgrimage destinations in our country,
and yet Haridwar is one place that holds a special place
in almost everybody's heart and mind. Nestled in the foothills
of Himalayas, this is the centre where the holy river
Ganges reaches plains. Associated with both Lord Shiva
and lord Vishnu, Haridwar is one of the 7 sacred cities
of India.
The holy city of Haridwar is home to some of the most
sacred Hindu Rituals, Devotees from all over the world
flock the place to perform various prayers. Haridwar
is one of the gateways to four pilgrimages in Uttrakhand
region, as the God's are believed to have left their
footprints in this place. The waters of the holy river
Ganges slow down their pace in Haridwar and people from
round the globe come to take a dip in its holy water,
to purify their minds and sols and achieve Nirvana,
as it is commonly understood. You can also clean your
soul at this sacred destination on Tour Packages for
Haridwar.
The main Ghat at Haridwar is known as Har-ki-Pauri
which witness's maximum number of devotes taking bath
on it. The Mans Devi, Chandi Devi, Gangadwara Temple
and Sapt Rishi are other must see places of Haridwar.
Apart from its religious sanctity, Haridwar is also
famous as one of the four venues where the 'Kumbh ka
Mela' is held every 12 years.
In addition to promising salvation to its devotees,
Haridwar is also a hub for herbal medicines and traditional
studies at Gurukul Kangri. It is also home to the country's
prestigious PSU, BHEL (Bharat Heavy Electricals India
Limited). Places like Dehradun, Mussoorie, Rishikesh
and Chila are wondrous tourist destinations and within
easy reach of Haridwar.
Recommended Itineraries
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