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Overview
Haridwar is a religious destination where the Ganges meets the plains. One of the 7 sacred cities in India, Haridwar is also the gateway to the other pilgrimages in uttaranchal.
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Summary
Haridwar Tour start with paying a visit to the temples that are situated on the banks of the River Ganga. The aarti that is performed at Har ki Pauri with thousands of Diyas floating in the water is an amazing sight. This ghat was constructed by King Vikramaditya. It is also known as Brahmakund.
The temples that people visit during their tours to Haridwar are Mansa Devi temple, Chanda Devi temple, Sapt rishi temple, Gangadwara temple and many more. The Chanda Devi temple is situated on the Neel Parvat. It was constructed by the Kashmiri King Suchat Singh. The main statue that resides here was established by Adi Shankaracharya.
The Bharat Mata temple is raised into 8 floors which have images of heroes, cities and great men. Mansaa Devi temple is situated on the Bilva Parvat. The goddess that resides in the temple has 5 arms and 3 mouths.
During the trip to Haridwar one can pay a visit to Shanti Kunj, a famous ashram of Gayatri devi. Bhimgoda is the place where Bhim drew out water from the rocks with one blow of the hoof of his horse. One can also visit the Chila Wildlife Sanctuary and Gurukul Kangri University in Haridwar.
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Tours to Haridwar is an experience of a lifetime and should be visited during the Kumbh Mela. It is held after every 12 years. The Ardh Kumbh Mela is held after every 6 years.
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