Awesome Visit to Haridwar

Haridwar is in the Indian state of Uttarakhand and is abathe and offer their offerings to the god. They are:
famous pilgrimage destination for the Hindus from allGangadwara, Kankhal, Nila Parvata, Bilwa Theertha,
over the world. Situated between the Shivalik Hills inand Kussavata. The beautiful sight of thousands of
the north and the north east and the Ganga River indiyas with marigold flowers floating in the waters of
the south, Haridwar inspires those inspired bythe sacred river is very enriching, and it turns out to be
spiritualism and nature. Haridwar blessed by all thethe experience of a lifetime.
gods of the trinity Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh wasApart from the its many bathing ghats, Haridwar is
earlier known as Kapilsthan and Mayapuri.also much famous for its numerous temples--much like
Considered to be one of the seven holiest places onVaranasi. Gangadwara Temple, Chandi Devi Temple,
earth for the Hindus, Haridwar is also one of the fourMansa Devi Temple, Maya Devi Temple, Daksha
places where the 'elixir of immortality' fell from theMahadeva Temple, Vaishno Devi Temple, and Bharat
heaven when a tussle for the elusive pot of nectar ofMata Temple are just some of the many well-known
immortality had taken place between the gods and thetemples of Haridwar that are worth visiting.
demons. The Brahma Kund at Har-Ki-Pauri is the placeHaridwar is a pilgrimage centre not only for the Hindus
at Haridwar where the elixir of immortality is believedbut for the Muslims also. Piran Kaliyar, also known as
to have fallen.Kaliyar Sharif--the much revered dargah of Hazrat
The other three places are Nasik, Ujjain and Allahabad.Makhdum Allauddin Ali Sabir--is a pilgrimage destination
Like these places, at Haridwar also Ardh Kumbh andfor the Muslims and the Hindus alike. It is located just
Maha Kumbh Mela are held after every six and 1223 km away from Haridwar.
years respectively which attract thousands of pilgrimsFor the wildlife and nature lovers, there's the Rajaji
and visitors from all over the world.National Park in Haridwar which is home to many
Mythology has it that King Bhagirath brought Ganga tovarieties of flora and fauna. Spread over an area of
Haridwar to salvage the souls of his ancestors who820 sq km, the Rajaji National Park is home to 23
had been cursed by the sage Kapil. Haridwar is a veryspecies of mammals and 315 species of birds.
ancient town; it finds mention by the famous ChineseAnd oh, did I mention that Haridwar is also much
traveller Hiuen Tsang who has mentioned Haridwar asrenowned all over India for its Ayurvedic medicines? In
Maurya.fact, the place is the best resource for these
Haridwar is also the place where the River Ganga, formedicines. No wonder, the practitioners of this ancient
the first time, enters the Indo-Gangetic Plains. Maybe,form of alternative treatment make it a point to visit
that's why the place is also known as Gangadwara.the place at least once in their life.
The waters of the sacred river look sparklingly cleanHaridwar is 214 km away from Delhi and just 28 km
and fresh at Haridwar. Haridwar is also the entry pointaway from Rishikesh--another holy destination of
to the Char Dham-Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, andUttarakhand--and is well connected by rail, air and road.
Yamunotri. A holy dip in the Ganga at Haridwar isThe National Highway 45 passes through Haridwar,
regarded very auspicious and cleanses one of all sinsand hence, the place is easily reachable from all parts
and impurities.of the state and beyond by road. The nearest airport
Besides the renowned Har-Ki-Pauri at Haridwar, whichis at Dehradun.
is much renowned for its mesmerizing aartis and theAuthor is an expert writer on travel domain, and have
floating diyas, there are some other ghats spots atgreat experience on travel writing.
Haridwar visited by the pilgrims in good numbers to