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About Haridwar

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Haridwar is a dwar (door)  to HARI (god Vishnu). it was old even before many of the world's ancient towns were born. and find mention in the Vedas and Upanishads . it was then called Mayapuri, one of the seven sacred Mokshapuris . Haridwar is also one of the four cities where Kumbh Mela is organized.Haridwar is one of the most popular pilgrimage cities in India & best place to know about Hindu culture. Millions of people visit this city every year. Haridwar has so many temple & Ashrams. 

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Best Time :September to June.
Famous Temples :- Mansa Devi & Chandi Devi Temple Trekking Delight, Gorakh Nath Temple See the Imposing Edifice, Daksha Mahadev Temple Most Pious Place in Haridwar.
Famous Festival  :-Kumbh Ka Mela, Will Be Held in the Year 2016
Famous Shrine  :Piran Kalier – 23 kms from Haridwar, a Living Example of Hindu Muslim Unity. It is a Dargah Famous for Its Mystical Powers
Must Experience :Life on Ghats on River Ganga, Various Rituals Performed on the Ganga Ghats.(Har-ki pauri Ghat)
Aarti Time :Evening - Maha Aarti at Hari ki Pauri Ghat. At 7.30 pm During Summer and 6.30 pm During Winters.
Must Visit : Raja ji National Park (Chilla , Motichur & Ranipur zone ), Neel Dhara Pakshi Vihar – for Birdwatching, 
Shiva statue,  Parmarth Ashram Having the Beautiful Image of Goddess Durga.
Important Point :Sapt Rishi Point Where River Ganga Divides Herself in 7 Streams.
Trekking Delight :3 kms Long Trek From Chandighat to Chandi Devi Temple. Trek to Mansa Devi Temple
Not to Be Missed :Maha Aarti Held in Hari ki Pauri Ghats, Every Evening. Taking Dips in Holy River, Ganga.
Other Attractions :Bhimgoda Tank – Made by Bhim With a Jab of his Knee, Pawan Dham Ashram  Built With Pieces of Glass, 
Shop From :Government Handloom Emporium and Gandhi Ashram for Handicrafts.Moti bazaar for Stone Artifacts. 
Upper Road, Jwalapur and Kankhal For Rudrakash, Gangajali and Other Items

Adventure Ride :Rope Way Ride to Mansa Devi Temple – Situated on a Hill Top and Gives Excellent Views of Haridwar.
Ayurveda Classes :Various Ashrams Provide Ayurveda Classes and Herbal Medication
Eating Options : - Hosiyaar pur hotel upper road for Indian food ,  Mohan puri wala at Har-ki-pauri , Mathura Walla – Sweets.
Staying Options :Haveli Hari Ganga, Bhaj Govindam, Ganga Sadan Resort, Country Inn & Suites, Gmvn Chilla , Hotel Classic Residency.
Getting Around :Rishikesh – 24 kms, Dehradun – 52 kms, Saharanpur – 81kms, Mussoorie – 89 kms.
Important Distances :Delhi – 214 kms, Badrinath – 325 kms, Kedarnath – 250 kms.Nainital – 286 kms, Agra – 386 kms.
Getting There :Air – The main Airport is Jolly Grant at Dehradun (52 kms). Air Deccan Connects Delhi to Dehradun, From There one can Take a Bus or Train.
Rail – Haridwar is a Major Railhead Which is Well Connected to Various Cities and Towns of India.
Road – When Travelling from Delhi, NH 54 Passes Through Haridwar. Other Highways Also Connects Haridwar to Delhi, Dehradun, Nainital and Other Major Cities and Small Towns.

Inside Tip : Haridwar Is a Holy Town So Tourists Should Abstain From Wearing Revealing Clothes. Non Vegetarian & alcohol  is Prohibited.
 



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