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Haridwar
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General
Information
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| Area
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12.302
sq. km. |
| Altitude
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294.70
meters above sea level. |
| Best
Season : |
Round
the year. |
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Located
in the foothills of Shivalik range, Haridwar is
reputed as the gateway to the four pilgrimages in the
Uttranchal region. Visit this sacred place that will
purify your body, mind and the soul. Spend some time
on the ghats in Haridwar that acquire a unique charm
in the evening with countless diyas floating in the
waters of Ganges. Down the ages Haridwar has also
become a major learning center for science, arts and
culture. |
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| Haridwar--
gateway to the four pilgrimages in the Uttrakhand
region, is located on the foot hills of Shivaliks. It
is on the banks of River Ganga. The Ganga leaves the
mountains and enters the plains with Haridwar being
the first major town on the plains. |
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the Ganges does not lose its rapids completely
nevertheless it becomes very quite and calm here. The
water is clean and people prefer taking bath on the
numerous ghats built on the river shores. It is said
that taking bath here purifies the soul and opens the
way for the ultimate freedom, Nirvana. |
| Haridwar
has earned fame as being the place which has been
blessed by the trinity of Lord Shiva, Vishnu and
Brahma. It is also one of the major Shaktipeeths. |
| Down
the ages, Haridwar has purified the mind, the body and
the soul. Not only in spiritual or religious terms
Haridwar has come up as a major learning center for
arts, science and culture. This place has maintained
the Gurukul tradition of teaching. This ancient
tradition of teaching has maintained its fervour in
Haridwar. |
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Haridwar
has since ages been a source of Ayurvedic medicines
and has been providing herbal remedies. Haridwar one
of the first towns to be developed on Ganges is still
lush and green with forest and trees. With Rajaji Park
in the vicinity Haridwar has also been the destination
for the wildlife and nature lovers. The city acquires
a unique charm in the evening when the ghats become
breath takingly beautiful with thousands of Diyas and
Marigold floating in the waters of Ganges. |
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Tourist Attraction
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| Har-ki-paudi |
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sacred ghat was constructed by King Vikramaditya in the memory
of his brother Bhartrihari. The golden
reflection of floral diyas in the river Ganges is the most
enchanting sight in the twilight during the Ganga's aarti
ceremony at the ghat. |
| Chandi
Devi Temple |
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temple is on the top of a hill called the Neel Parvat, on the
other side of the river Ganga. The story goes that
Chanda-Munda the army chief of the demons Shumbh-Nishumbh were
killed by Goddess Chandi hence the name Chandi Devi. It also
said that Adi Shankaracharya established the original statute
of Chandi in 8th century AD. The King of Kashmir, Suchat
Singh, constructed the temple in 1929 AD. Chandi Devi is a
three km trek from the Chandi Ghat. Chandi Devi Temple is now
accessible by a ropeway also, by the name of Chandi Devi
Udankhatola, which starts near Gauri Shanker Temple. The
length of Ropeway is 740 mts and height 208 mts. There is a
dense forest on the other side of the hill inhabited by
elephants and other wild animals. |
| Mansa
Devi Temple |
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temple on the top of Bilwa
Parvat is dedicated to the Goddess Mansa Devi. Here,
one statue of the Goddess has three mouths
and five arms while the other statue has
eight arms. A beautiful view of the city can be had
from this place. There is a Ropeway service by the
name of Mansa
Devi Udankhatola
from lower station to the Mansa Devi Temple which
takes only 5 Minutes to reach the Temple. The length
of Ropeway is 540 mts and height 178 mts. |
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| Daksha
Mahadev Mandir |
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temple is an ancient shrine located at Kankhal, and is one of
the five sacred places around Haridwar. It is associated with
Sati, the spouse of Lord Shiva who immolated herself to
preserve his honour on being insulted by her father, King
Daksha Prajapati. This incident provoked the disciples of
Mahadev and killed King Daksha. But later Lord Mahadev brought
him back to life. The temple is an attribute to this legend.
Daksha Mahadev Temple is also known as Shri Daksheshwar
temple. It has a gilded image of a serpent symbolising Shiva. |
| Sapta
Rishi Ashram |
| The
Ganges flows in seven streams in front of this Ashram,
hence this place is also called Sapt Sarovar. It is
said that Saptrishis (Seven sages) trapped the Ganga
and agreed to release the River on King Bhagirath's
request. The Ashram commemorates the event. This is
about 5 km north of Hari ki pauri, where the Ganga had
to split into seven streams to avoid the displeasure
of Sapta Rishis. |
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Suggested
Tours
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| Uttarakhand
Tour III |
| Duration
: 07 Days / 06 Nights |
| Places
Covered : Delhi
– Nainital – Haridwar
- Mussoorie
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Haridwar
Pilgrimage Reservation Form
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