| Ganga River is one of the largest rivers in the lap of | | | | the North Indian plains at Haridwar. Haridwar is a |
| India. It starts off in the Gangotri glacier and goes | | | | significant and one of the most preferred destinations |
| across the great Indian plains of North India. The River | | | | for the Hindu pilgrims from over the world. The |
| Ganges runs through many ancient pilgrimage towns | | | | Kumbha Mela which is one of the most holy events |
| and cities of India Right from its starting point to its | | | | for Hindus is held at Haridwar, Prayag, Nashik and |
| convergence with the ocean. It is believed that taking a | | | | Ujjain. The Kumbha Mela occurs four times every |
| bathe in the Ganga River origins the reduction of sins | | | | twelve years, once at each of the four sites. On the |
| and facilitates the achievement of deliverance or | | | | occasion of Kumbha Mela and other important Hindu |
| heaven. When travel around the cities, Travel India can | | | | festivals Millions of devotees assemble at Haridwar. |
| help you to choose the way to start your trip to city of | | | | The most significant and important pilgrimage spot in |
| Ganges. Some of the main pilgrimage centers on River | | | | Haridwar is Har ki pairi, where the entire riverside is lit |
| Ganga are Varanasi, Rishikesh, Haridwar and Prayag. | | | | up with the glow of hundreds of lamps in the evening. |
| Varanasi: Varanasi, known by the name of Kashi or | | | | Tush you can see that golden triangle with Ganges |
| Benaras also. It is the most worshiped place of the | | | | tour |
| Hindu pilgrimage sites in India and one of the most | | | | Prayag (Allahabad): Prayag is another important |
| sought after spot of Hindu devotees. Varanasi is | | | | pilgrimage point for Hindus. Prayag is one of the four |
| located on the bank of the holy River Ganga and | | | | pilgrim places where the "Kumbha Mela" is held and |
| known as the cultural capital of India. In Varansi the | | | | millions of devotees come here across the world. The |
| Kashi Vishwanath Temple and the Gyanvapi mosque | | | | place where river Ganga gets together with River |
| lie nearby to each other. | | | | Yamuna is called "Sangam". Prayag is a very old |
| Haridwar: It is believed in Hindu religion that Haridwar is | | | | pilgrimage site and attracts thousands of Hindu pilgrims |
| the Gateway to God. The Ganges River comes into | | | | every year from all over the world. |