Haridwar
The holy town of Haridwar or Hari-dwar is one of the seven holiest places in India. Haridwar literally menas “The Gateway to Gods” and the city is considered a holy pilgrimage destination. Pilgrims from various parts of world travel to this place to offer their prayers. Haridwar also offers some of the most interesting well-crafted items, glass bangles, brass and copper utensils for puja, stone idols, cane baskets and artificial jewelry. Popular markets for shopping in Haridwar are Bara Bazar, Moti Bazar, Kankhal and Government Handlooms & Handicrafts Emporium.
Haridwar is also mentioned in ancient scriptures and is famous for Kumbh Mela. Kumbh Mela is celebrated here after 3 years rotated over four pilgrim centers in India- Ujjain, Nasik and Allahbad. The next Maha Kumbh Mela will be held in 2022 in Haridwar. In ancient writings, Haridwar is also mentioned as Gangadwar, Mayapuri and Mokshdwar.
Five pilgrimages located within the holy periphery of Haridwar are ‘Har ki Pauri’, ‘Ghat’, ‘Kankhal’, ‘Chandi Devi’ and ‘Mansa Devi’. If you are in the quest for spirituality and peace, Haridwar will be best places to head. You can enjoy the serene atmosphere of the holy city, do temple hopping, have a holy dip in Ganga and stroll along the banks of Ganga.
Ganga comes alive every evening with the auspicious Ganga Aarti held at Har Ki Pauri as lamps are lit, small glittering diyas flowing in river and chanting of mantras are offered to the almighty. You can visit sacred Hindu temples and ashrams or yoga centers to rejuvenate your senses.
Haridwar also has a lot for the adventure enthusiasts as Rishikesh and Rajaji National Park are located on its outskirts.
Being a religious destination, majority of the sightseeing places in Haridwar have spiritual connotations. There are a number of tourist spots in Haridwar where you can spend your leisure time. Here you will find all the tourist spots of the religious place which you must visit and plan your trip accordingly. These are:
Being a popular destination, Haridwar offers a number of options to reach the place. Every year thousands of travelers visit the holy city. If you are also planning to visit Haridwar, you can reach there by air, train or road.
Reaching Haridwar By Air: Planning to travel by air, reach Delhi and catch a flight for Jolly Grant Airport-Dehradun. From Dehradun, you can hire a taxi or bus to reach the holy city. It is just 20 km away from the town.
Reaching Haridwar By Road: Haridwar is well connected by road from different destinations across India. Both private and Government buses are there that you can get from different cities. Luxury and Deluxe coaches can be hired from Delhi ISBT-Kashmiri Gate to reach Haridwar.
Reaching Haridwar By Train: Taking the train route is one of the most preferred ways to reach Haridwar. Whether you are coming from northern, southern, eastern or western region of India, you can easily reach Haridwar by train. Railway station is located at just 2 km from Har Ki Pauri.