Haridwar !

Haridwar city is the gateway to the Gods place and it is situated on the bank of the holy river Ganga. It is one of the seven sacred cities of India. Haridwar City is also known as Mayapuri, Kapila & Gangadwar. Haridwar is named after Lord Shiva(Har) and Lord Vishnu(Hari). Haridwar is also an entry point to Dev Bhoomi and Char Dham (Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri & Yamunotri).

Kumbh Mela which occurs after every twelve years is also held in Haridwar. Ganga river is first to touch Haridwar's land from its origin Gaumukh (Gangotri Glacier) in the mountains. The water of the river Ganga is crystal clear and cool. During the evening time the Ghats look stunningly beautiful as thousands of diyas illuminate the holy river Ganga.

Haridwar means holy river Ganges, temples, groups of monks and pilgrimages, enchanting sounds of vedic mantras and the divine holiness all around. Haridwar is home to several Ashrams, who are specialized in teaching meditation and yoga. Believers believe that they can go to heaven by getting their salvation after a dip into the sacred river Ganga.

Places To Visit In Haridwar City

Har-Ki-Pauri

Har Ki Pauri is regarded as one of the most scared Ghats in Haridwar. It is visited by devotees and visitors seeking the blessings of holy river Ganga from all over the country. People believe that the place has a mark of Lord Vishnu’s footprint on a stone wall and it is even present today. The sound of Aarti on the Ganges bank in the evening and chanting of mantras and prayers takes one to an entirely different spiritual world. The famous Kumbh Mela is also held in Haridwar after every 12 years. Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya (DSVV) is an Indian university located at Shantikunj. It was established in 2002 as a fully residential university. DSVV is run by Shri Vedmata Gayatri Trust, Shantikunj, Haridwar. It is also the headquarters of All World Gayatri Pariwar. It provides various degrees, diplomas and certificate courses in different branches. Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya also provides courses through distance learning mode and conduct seminars on contemporary issues, global issues and spiritual issues in abundance.

Patanjali Yogpeeth

Patanjali Yogpeeth is a vision of renowned yoga practitioner Swami Ramdev. Patanjali Yogpeeth is a medical and research institute dedicated to propagate the values and benefits of traditional Yoga and Ayurveda. It was established by Yog Guru Ramdev in the year 2006 and named after Maharishi Patanjali, who invented Yoga. It provides services like treating patients through Ayurveda and Yoga.

Patanjali Yogpeeth has benefitted many people through its charity works. The Trust believe in all religions, nationalists, pure & spiritual souls living around the world can connect with them to contribute in their efforts for education, health & betterment of the society.

Chandi Devi Temple

Chandi Devi temple is built by Adi Shankaracharya and is one of the most ancient temples in Haridwar. Chandi Devi Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Chandi Devi and it is situated on the top of Neel Parvat. The temple is a very famous pilgrim destination and witness’s devotees from all parts of the country throughout the year. It is believed to be a Siddh Peeth where people desires get fulfilled. There is a pond beside the temple which has medicinal values and it is also an idle place for trekking lovers.

Mansa Devi Temple

The word Mansa means wish, and people firmly believe that the goddess Mansa fulfils the wishes of their devotees, who visited the temple. The temple is dedicated to goddess Mansa devi and is situated at Bilwa Parvat. Goddess Mansa Devi is originated from the mind of Rishi Kashyap.

There is a ropeway service available and it is a preferred choice to reach the temple. Services like food court, drinking water, refreshment counters, resting areas and car parking are available. It is heavily crowded and visited by large number of devotees during the Navratri festival.

Daksh Mahadev Temple

Daksha Mahadev temple is also known as Daksheshwar Mahadev Temple. It is situated in the south Kankhal town in Haridwar. It is at a distance of 6 km from Haridwar city. It is also one of the five sacred temple sites in the city.

The Daksha Mahadev Temple is visited by large number of pilgrimage during the holy month of Saavan as per Hindu calender. It is named after king Daksha Prajapati, who was the father of Devi Sati.

Transport

Airway

The nearest domestic airport is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun which is located at a distance of 35 km from Haridwar. Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi is the nearest International Airport which is located at 220 km from the city. The Airport is well connected to Delhi with daily flights.

Railway

Haridwar Railway station has a good connectivity with the other towns of the district and the state. It is well connected with the major cities of the country such as Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Patna, Gaya, Varanasi, Allahabad, Bareilly, Lucknow, Puri, and many other major cities. Trains to and from Haridwar Railway station are frequent and at regular intervals.

Road

Buses from Delhi to Haridwar are available daily; more than 100 buses are available. Luxury and Non-luxury buses to Haridwar are easily available from Delhi ISBT Kashmiri Gate. Buses and Taxis are also available for Haridwar from major destinations of Uttarakhand like Dehradun, Rishikesh, Srinagar, Tehri, Uttarkashi, etc.

Climate & Best Time To Visit

The climate of Uttarakhand varies and is marked by seasonal variations in temperature and is also affected by tropical monsoons. This beautiful place is visited by the visitors from all corners of the globe during all seasons. While the city can be visited any time throughout the year due to moderate temperature. The best time to visit Haridwar is between November and March as the weather will be cool and pleasant when you are out on exploration.

If you wish to enjoy the festivals of Haridwar then summer is the best season to visit. There are many festivals like Ramanavami, Kanwar Mela, Kumbh Mela and Ardh Kumbh Mela are all celebrated with great enthusiasm. If you only want to go for sightseeing, then winter will be a good time to explore the city.