Haridwar is a city in Uttarakhand that sits on the banks of the Ganges River. It is a major pilgrimage site with large crowds of devotees visiting its temples and religious festivals. Haridwar, also known as the "Gateway to God," is known for its scenic beauty, which includes rivers, mountains, and wildlife sanctuaries. Holidify offers a variety of affordable and fully customizable Haridwar tour packages.
Witnessing the Ganga Aarti at the Har-ki-Pauri Ghat as the sun sets is a must-see for anyone visiting Haridwar, with diyas lit everywhere and prayers chanted. Visit some of its most revered temples, including the Chandi Devi Temple, Mansa Devi Temple, and Vaishno Devi Temple. Other sacred sites include Har Ki Pauri ghat and Gau Ghat.
Depending on when you visit Haridwar, you may be able to attend the holy event known as Kumbh Mela. It is organized once every twelve years and has its roots in Vedic texts. Bhuma Niketan is a pilgrimage site that houses God and Goddess idols and is surrounded by green gardens and fountains. Haridwar is also known for its ashrams, including the Jai Ram Ashram and the Saptrishi Ashram.
One day is enough to explore Haridwar's major tourist attractions. Visitors can visit Har ki Pauri, Mansa Devi Temple, Shantikunj, Vishnu Ghat, Chandi Devi Temple, Chilla Wildlife Sanctuary, Bara Bazaar, and witness Ganga Aarti. Many tourists spend the second day on a day trip to Rishikesh.
The distance between Haridwar and Rishikesh by road is 20 kilometers.
During the summer, Ganga aarti in Haridwar is held from 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. and from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p. Because of variations in sunrise and sunset, the winter aarti timings are 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The top attractions in Haridwar include Ganga Aarti, Har Ki Pauri, Chandi Devi Temple, Chilla Wildlife Sanctuary, Mansa Devi Temple, Haridwar, and Bharat Mata Mandir. You can see all of the places to visit in Haridwar.
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