Holiday Destination: Haridwar

On the foot of Himalayas, on the west bank of Ganges is situated the gateway to Lord Vishnu, i.e., Haridwar. It is also called Ganga-Dwara, because the holy Ganges enters the plains here. This is one of the seven holy cities in India. It is called Mayapuri Kshetra in the Puranas. Haridwar is about 225 kilometers northeast of Delhi. Haridwar is famous for its temples, bathing ghats and tanks. The Ganges, considered as the holiest river in India, is the star attraction of Haridwar. Pilgrims carry back the water from the Ganges, which they believe will remain fresh forever. The five sacred bathing spots in Haridwar are Gangadwara, Kankhal, Nila Parvata, Bilwa Theertha and Kusavarta. The main ghat at Haridwar is known as Hari-ki-Pauri (known for a footprint of Vishnu on a stone in a wall). Nearby is the Gangadwara temple, the most important of the several temples that dot this town. The Ganga Aarti which is celebrated at 7 pm each night, is a spectacular sight, when the aarti ceremony is performed at all temples in Haridwar at the same instant (see image above). Hundreds throng to the ghats at Hari-ki-Pairi to participate in this festival. Offerings of lamps and flowers are made to the river immediately following this ceremony and it is a moving sight to watch hundreds of miniature lamps float along the river. 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. 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.

Climate

Summer :- Max 35.6°C, Min 16.9°C. Winter :- Max 28.3°C, Min 10.6°C.

Tourist Season

Round the year.

Accommodation

Hotels, Inspection Bungalows, private cottages are available which suit all budgets

General Information Of Haridwar

Area 12 sq. km. Altitude 2927 Mts. Climate Summer :- Max 35.6ºC, Min 16.9ºC. Winter :- Max 28.3ºC, Min 10.6ºC. Rainfall:162 cm average yearly. Clothing Summer :- cottons/tropical. Winter :- woolens. Languages SpokenHindi, English , Garwali. STD Code 01334

Tourist Attraction in or by Near Haridwar

Har-ki-pauri

the most popular bathing ghat in Haridwar. The Maha Kumbh is celebrated every 12 years and an estimated 45 million people converge to bathe here in the sacred waters of the Ganges as part of a purification ritual. Haridwar has a number of temples like .

Gorakhnath temple

the temple with an imposing edifice is dedicated to Guru Gorakhnath. .

Kanhal Temples

Daksha Mahadev Temple and Sati Kund. Legend has it, that Daksh Prajapati, Sati's father, performed a yagna at this place to which he did not invite Lord Shiva. Sati, feeling insulted, consequently, burnt herself in the Yagna Kund

Sati kund

It is said that Ganga split herself into seven currents at this place so that the Sapt (seven) Rishis worshipping there would not be disturbed.

Sapt Rishi Ashram

The Snow view point is located at height of 2270 meter from the sea level. This place can be reached by the ropeway or the ponies available at the Mallitaal .

Gurukul Kangri University

its ancient the ancient tradition of Guru-Sishya pattern of education. The institution also has the Ved Mandir Museum which is has a very good collection of artifacts and archaeological exhibits.

Accessibility

Road Distance from Hairdwar to (in kms

Delhi –hairdwar 220 km Haridwar- Rishikesh 24 KM Haridwar- Mussoorie 90KM Haridwar- Dehradun 52 KM Haridwar- Badrinath- 320 KM Haridwar- Kedarnath 250 KM

Nearest Airport

Jolly Grant Airport and is located approximately 35 km away from the holy city.

By Rail

connected with all the major cities of India. Many trains coming from Delhi, Mumbai, Varanasi, Kolkata, .