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Haridwar (Uttaranchal)
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Hotels in Haridwar
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listing of hotels in Haridwar. Please click on the Haridwar hotel links below and
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hotels, budget hotels, luxury hotels. All Hotels on offer provide well
designed comfortable rooms at affordable rates.
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Package Tours to Haridwar & Mussoorie
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Haridwar Tourist Information
Haridwar
is situated at the base of the Shivalik hills, where the Ganga, comes down from
the mighty Himalayas meets the plains. Haridwar, literally is 'The gateway
to the Gods'. "This place is very beautiful", at one sight one will say so and fall
in love with the scenic beauty of the blend of height and plains. A Gateway to
the four pilgrimage of Uttarakhand, Haridwar is also known as Gangadwar, Tapovan
and Mayapuri. In its long history back to pre-historic time, the Haridwar got it
name from the rishis. According to the mythology it is known as Kapilsthan.
legend goes that the suryavnshi Prince Bhagirath performed penance here to
salvage the souls of his ancestors who had perished due to the curse of the sage
Kapila. The penance was answered and the river Ganga trickled forth from Lord
Shiva's locks and its bountiful waters revived the sixty thousand sons of King
Sagara. Mythologically, drops of nectar churned out from the primordial ocean
fell at the four sites of the Kumbh mela including Haridwar. The Kumbh mela,
happening once every 12 years and the Ardha Kumbha Mela (Coming once every six
years) are big draws. One of the oldest living cities, Hairdwar has been in
people's mind from the period of Buddha to the British advent and now even is
the 21st century. Besides being a religious place, it has served as the center
for learning arts, science and culture.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
- Area: 12 sq. km.
- Climate: Summer :- Max 35.6șC, Min
16.9șC.Winter :- Max 28.3șC, Min 10.6șC.
- Rainfall: 162 cm average yearly
- Clothing: Summer :- cottons/tropical. Winter
:- woolens.
- Languages spoken: Hindi, English , Garwali.
- STD Code: 01334
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Prime Attractions of Haridwar (Religious Places)
Har Ki Pauri : This ghat is one of the most sacred ghats in India.
People say that this ghat was built by Vikramaditya in memory of his brother
Bhartrihari. This ghat is also known as Brahmakund. In the evening a Maha
Aarti is performed on this ghat. It is an event which is a must, not be
missed by any visitor.
Mansa Devi : This temple is located on top of a hill called the Bilwa
Parvat. 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.
Kavand Mela : The fair is held ten days before Shivteras, during the
Hindu months of Shravan & Phalgun.
Chandi Devi : This temple is on the top of a hill called the Neel
Parvat which is on the other side of the river Ganga. The temple was
constructed by the King of Kashmir, Suchat Singh, in 1929 AD. Chandi Devi is
a three 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 : It 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.
Daksha Mahadev Temple : Four kms from Haridwar is a town called
Kankhal. Mythology says that the king of this place King Daksha Prajapati
performed a yagya. His daughter, Sati was married to Lord Shiva. But Daksha
was not happy with this marriage and did not invite Shiva-Sati in the Yagya.
But Sati came and was insulted by her father. She could not take the insult
and burnt herself in the yagya kund. On hearing this the followers of Shiva
killed Daksha. But later Mahadeo (Shiva) brought Daksha to life. The Daksha
temple is an attribute to this legend. This place is one of the five sacred
places in Haridwar.
Other Attractions of Haridwar
Gurukul Kangri University : This university is known for its unique
system of education. it is located on the Haridwar-Jwalapur bypass road.
This old institution follows 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 archaeological exhibits and displays artifacts which
are of historical value.
Neel Dhara Pakshi Vihar : This place is an enchanting bird watching
point particularly during the winters. There are various species of birds
which can be spotted here. Around Laljiwala on the banks of river Ganges one
can expect the Siberian Cranes, which are one of the prized visitor to this
Pakshi Vihar.
Beauty Point : On the Mansa Devi temple road, about two kilometer
from Haridwar is a point which provides an excellent view of Haridwar and
the near by greenery. This place is called the beauty point as the sight
from here of the surrounding is very exciting and enthralling.
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HOW TO GET THERE?
Air
: In the region Air Services are available only upto Jollygrant airport
in Dehradun which has one airport, Jolly Grant. Haridwar
is 35 kms. from Jolly Grant.
Rail
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This major pilgrimage center has been well connected by trains to all the major
towns of India. In fact trains bring the major load of pilgrims and tourist
inflow to Haridwar.
Road
: Haridwar, on the main highway, is connected to all major centres
in the region and other parts of the country by road. The national high
way no.45 crosses through the city so it is connected to other cities of the
State as well as other towns in India in an efficient manner. There are buses
available from Delhi to this place. The state transport has ordinary as well as
deluxe and semi-deluxe buses on this route for long distance travel. There are
private buses which take you to nearby places and also some of these private
deluxe buses run on the long distance routes.
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