Explore Haridwar - a sacred Hindu retreat...
Snuggled in the Himalayan foothills, Haridwar is a destination that appears on the priority list of every Hindu pilgrim.
Haridwar Tours and Considered as one of the seven most important sacred tour destinations in India, Haridwar is a hill haven that nestles on the banks of River Ganges.
Known for its temples and natural glory, Haridwar enchants with its peace-filled locales where you can meditate in peace far from the madding crowd. Haridwar is the point where the mighty Himalayan River Ganges enters the North India Plains.
Haridwar Tours and Hindus believe that Haridwar has been blessed by the trinity "Lord Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh."
History
Haridwar Tours and Encased in myths and legendary tales, the history of Haridwar is not very clear. According to ancient Hindu scriptures, Haridwar is the land that was "sanctified by the footprints of Lord Vishnu- the creator."
Haridwar finds a mention in scripts left behind by the great Chinese scholar Huen Tsang who gives a graphic description of how this region was plundered by invader Timur.
Tourist Attractions
Haridwar in Uttaranchal, India abounds in tourist attractions. Begin your Haridwar tours with a ropeway ride to the sacred Mansa Devi Shrine. Proceed on exploratory tours to the Chandi Devi Temple located atop the Neel Parbat.
Haridwar Tours and Spend a tranquil evening lingering on the sacred Ghats of River Ganges while a constant cool breeze freshens up your very being. Witness the gala Har ki Pauri that is conducted every evening when thousands of oil lamps brighten up the gushing waters of the Ganges
Tourist Attractions in Haridwar
Har Ki Pauri
Har Ki Pauri is one of the most sacred ghats in India. It is said that this ghat was built by Vikramaditya in memory of his brother Bhartrihari. Also known as Brahmakund, the Ghat is magnificently illuminated in the evening during a Maha Aarti performed on this ghat. It is an event which is a must, not be missed by any visitor in the Haridwar Tours.
Mansa Devi
Located on top of a hill called the Bilwa Parvat, the Manas Devi Temple is worth visiting. The temple can be reached by the rope way or one can take the normal trekking route to the top. The top of the hill gives you an excellent view of Haridwar.
Chandi Devi
On the top of a hill called the Neel Parvat which is on the other side of the river Ganga, the Chandi Devi temple was constructed by the King of Kashmir, Suchat Singh, in 1929 AD. Chandi Devi is a 3 km trek from the Chandi Ghat.
Sapt Rishi
At one place Ganga divides herself into seven small streams. This place is known as the Sapt Rishi and provides a very pleasing sight.
Maya Devi
Haridwar Tours and Maya Devi Temple is one of the Shaktipeeths in India. This ancient temple of Maya Devi is also the Adhisthatri deity of Haridwar. It is said that when Lord Shiva was carrying his wife Sati, who had burnt her self to keep the honour of her husband, then the heart and navel of Sati had fallen at this place.
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