Haridwar
About Haridwar
Haridwar is an ancient city and an important Hindu pilgrimage site in North India's Uttarakhand state, where the River Ganges exits the Himalayan foothills. The largest of several sacred ghats, Har Ki Pauri hosts a nightly Ganga Aarti in which tiny flickering lamps are floated off the steps. Worshipers fill the city during major festivals including the annual Kanwar Mela. Accessible by cable car or steps, the ornate hilltop temples of Mansa Devi and Chandi Devi offer panoramic views of the plains from opposite sides of the Ganges. Another important pilgrimage temple is Maya Devi by Birla Ghat. Daksheswara Mahadev Temple lies amid Havelis, sacred ashrams, and an ancient banyan tree just south of Haridwar in the town of Kankhal. Near Haridwar, Rajaji National Park in the Shivalik Hills offers jungle safaris to see tigers, elephants, leopards, and more than 300 species of birds, plus rafting on the River Ganges.
Rajaji National Park
Rajaji National Park is an Indian national park and tiger reserve that encompasses the Shivaliks, near the foothills of the Himalayas. The park is spread over 820 km and three districts of Uttarakhand: Haridwar, Dehradun, and Pauri Garhwal.
Mansa Devi Temple
Mansa Devi Temple, Haridwar is a Hindu temple dedicated to goddess Mansa Devi in the holy city of Haridwar in the Uttarakhand state of India.
Har Ki Pauri
Jai Ganga Maa Har Ki Pauri is a famous ghat on the banks of the Ganges in Haridwar in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. This revered place is the major landmark of the holy city of Haridwar.
Chandi Devi Temple
Chandi Devi Temple, Haridwar is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Chandi Devi in the holy city of Haridwar in the Uttarakhand state of India.
Maya Devi Temple
Maya Devi Temple, Haridwar is a Hindu temple dedicated to goddess Maya in the holy city of Haridwar of Uttarakhand state in India.
Daksheswara Mahadev
Daksheswara Mahadev or Daksha Mahadev temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in the town of Kankhal, about 4 km from Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India. It is named after King Daksha Prajapati, the father of Sati.
Bharat Mata Temple
Bharat Mata Temple is a Hindu shrine dedicated to the goddess symbolizing India has a map of the undivided country.
Bilkeshwar Mahadev Temple
Bilkeshwar Mahadev Temple is a compact, remote temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and featuring smaller temples to other gods.
Vaishno Devi Mandir
Vaishno Devi Mandir is a replica of the Vaishno Devi Temple in Jammu & Kashmir, featuring caves and tunnels leading to the shrine.
Shantikunj
Shantikunj is a prominent ashram with spiritual camps and classes with daily sacramental rites in a tranquil setting.
Best Time To Visit Haridwar
The best time to visit Haridwar is from November to March when the weather remains cool and pleasant. It is the perfect time to explore the place and travel around. Haridwar experiences hot and humid weather during this season as the temperature goes as high as 40°C. Though the weather is not very favorable, it is the time to be a part of festivities such as Ram Navami and Buddha Purnima. Monsoons in Haridwar come along with moderate rainfall. During this season, humid weather prevails in the place. Most of the time, roads get blocked due to rainfall in Haridwar. It is not advised to travel to the place during this time. Haridwar welcomes the winter season in October which lasts till February. The weather during the season remains pleasant which is perfect for exploring this place.
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