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Haridwar

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How to get there:
The holy city of Haridwar is located in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh at a distance of 214 km from Delhi.
By Airways:
The nearest airport is the Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, but it is preferable to use the roads or rail to Delhi and then take flights to the destination of ones choice.
By Railways:
Haridwar is well connected by trains to almost all the major cities in India. In fact, trains are the major source of the tourist inflow to Haridwar.
By Roadways:
The National Highway no.45 crosses the city, so it is connected to other cities of the state as well as those in the other states too. It is well connected by Delhi and some other cities of India.


Haridwar has very rich ancient religious and cultural heritage. It is situated on the right side of the bank of the holy Ganga, and is the point where the river spreads over the northern plains. Associated with both Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu, Haridwar is among the seven sacred cities of India. It is also one of the four venues for the Kumbh Mela, held in its magnitude every twelve years. Essentially a religious centre which holds promise of salvation for devotees, Haridwar is also a centre of herbal medicine, and traditional studies at Gurukul Kangri. There are many places of scenic beauty on the outskirts of the town.

a panacromic view
History of The City

Haridwar or the Gateway to the Gods is one of the seven holiest places according to Hindu mythology, as the Gods are believed to have left their footprints in Haridwar. Due to its geographical location too, Haridwar stands as the gateway to the other three important pilgrimages of Uttrakhand namely, Rishikesh, Badrinath and Kedarnath. Referred to as Mayapuri, Gangadwar, and Mokshadwar in the ancient scriptures and epics, Haridwar has always remained a major pilgrimage for the Hindus.

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holy river ganga view7

aarti

chandi devi udan khatola

night view of the holy river ganga

Places to Visit :   Har Ki Pauri Shanti Kunj, Bhimgoda Tank, Gurukul Kangri University

Temples :   Chandi Devi Mansa Devi , Bharat Mata Mandir, Ganga Mandir, Vaishno Devi Temple, Maya Devi Temple, Lal Mata Temple, Daksha Mahadev Temple

Places Close By :   Neelkanth Mahadev Rishikesh, Piran Kaliyar
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