Places to Visit in Haridwar




Kumbh Mela



Kumbh Mela is a mass Hindu pilgrimage of faith in which Hindus gather to bathe in a sacred river. It is the world's largest religious gathering, with 80 million people expected in 2016.


Har Ki Pauri


Har Ki Pauri is a famous ghat on the banks of the Ganges in Haridwar in Uttarakhand state in India. This revered place is the major landmark of the holy city of Haridwar. Literally, "Har" means "Lord Shiva" who is the god according to shaivite school of Hindu theology, "ki" means "of" and "pauri" means "steps"

Kankhal


Kankhal is a small colony in Haridwar in the Haridwar district of Uttarakhand state in India...

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....more

Rajaji National Park


Rajaji National Park is an Indian national park that encompasses the Shivaliks, near the foothills of the Himalayas. It is spread over 820 km²., and three districts of Uttarakhand: Haridwar, Dehradun and Pauri Garhwal...more


Daksha Mahadev Temple


( 5kms ) This temple is dedicated to King Daksha Prajapati ( Sati's father ) and also finds a important place in the Hindu Mythology.

Parad Shivling Temple


( 6kms ) This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The shivaling of the temple weights around 150kg. This temple is visted by devotees all year long.

Bhimgoda Tank


( 3.5kms ) The sacred tank is named after Bhima. It is said that while Pandavas were going to Himalayas through Haridwar, prince Bhima drew water from the rocks here by thrusting his knee (goda), to the ground.

Bharat Mata Mandir ( Mother India )


( 4.5kms ) This eight stories temple is deicated to Bharat Mata (Mother India).This is a must see for the tourists who visit Haridwar.


Sapt Rishi Ashram and Sapt Sarovar


( 5.5kms ) This is the site where seven sages meditated but were disturbed by the sound of the water of the river Ganga so they trapped here and later released here in the form of seven streams called Sapt Sarovar.


ShantiKunj

( 6kms ) It is located on the Haridwar - Dehradun highway. Shantikunj is devoted to cultural, ethical, moral and spiritual awakening and national integration. Visitors of all faiths visit the Ashram (Spiritual Center).

Daksheswara Mahadev Temple


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 in the Haridwar district of Uttarakhand, India..


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. The temple is situated atop the Neel Parvat on the Eastern summit of the Sivalik Hills, the southernmost mountain chain of the Himalayas..

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. It is believed that the heart and navel of goddess Sati fell in the region where the temple stands today and thus it is sometimes referred to as a Shakti Peetha..