Haridwar Yatra

Ancient temple city on the banks of River Ganga
One of the most important Hindu pilgrimages
Site for Kumbh Mela
Gateway to the holy Char Dham circuit of Uttarakhand

What to know

One of the holiest pilgrimages in India, Haridwar, or the ‘gateway to gods’, is located where Ganga, the sacredest of all Indian rivers, enters the Indo-Gangetic plains. Located at the foothills of the Himalayas, Haridwar is a city of temples and ashrams and its pious ambience envelops everyone. Haridwar is one of the four holy Indian cities that host the Kumbh Mela, a pious gathering of millions of Hindu devotees every 12 years. The Ardh Kumbh is organised here every six years. It also hosts the Kanwar mela every year during the rainy season. The ‘Panch Tirth’ or the five pilgrimages located within the periphery of Haridwar, are Gangadwara (Har Ki Pauri), Kushwart (Ghat), Kankhal, Bilwa Tirtha (Mansa Devi Temple) and Neel Parvat (Chandi Devi). Haridwar serves as the gateway to the Char Dham of Uttarakhand as well.

An ancient city, Haridwar's roots are steeped deep in culture and traditions of the ancient Vedic times, and there are several institutions here imparting traditional knowledge of wellness. If you want to know more and experience the ancient methods of healing, there are many certified Ayurvedic clinics in Haridwar that you can visit. Ashrams also offer sessions in Ayurveda, meditation and yoga. Every morning and evening, the ghats (stepped banks of a river) of River Ganga witnesses the blissful Ganga aarti, which attracts devotees and tourists. The evening ritual being more popular, it makes for a mesmeric sight to see the river being venerated with loud and rhythmic chants and tall lamps, their lights lightening up the darkening waters. It is a spectacular sight as thousands of small diyas (earthen lamps) are set afloat on the river.

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ATTRACTIONS

Sapt Rishi Ashram

The serene Sapt Rishi Ashram, one of the oldest in Haridwar, welcomes devotees looking for peace and spirituality. It also runs a Sanskrit school. It is said to be standing at the site where the holy River Ganga divides herself into seven streams

Har Ki Pauri

Har Ki Pauri, meaning 'the footsteps of gods' is the one of the most well-known ghats of Haridwar, and it's always bustling with pilgrims and tourists, who come to take a dip in the holy Ganga. The Ganga aarti held here at dusk every day is fascinating. The aarti, done with towering lamps, is accompanied by the clanging of temple bells, the blowing of conch shells, priests chanting prayers and hundreds of diyas (lamps) and flowers floating on the river. It is an experience of a lifetime.

Daksha Mahadev Temple

This Lord Shiva temple is located on the outskirts of Haridwar and is said to have been constructed at the site where King Daksha performed a yagna (a Hindu fire ritual). According to Hindu mythology, Daksha Prajapati was the father of Sati of Goddess Durga. It becomes a hub of devotees during the month of Shravan (July-August).

Sureshwari Devi temple

This old temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga and is located on the outskirts of the city.

Mata Mansa Devi Temple

This temple located atop the Bilwa Parvat on the Shivalik mountain range is considered to be one of the most scared shrines of Haridwar. It is dedicated to Goddess Mansa Devi and along with the Chandi Devi and the Maya Devi shrines, the temple completes the Siddhapeeth Triangle. You can either trek around 3 km to reach the temple or take a ropeway popularly known as ‘Mansa Devi Udankhatola’

Chandi Devi Temple

Chandi Devi temple, located on the top of Neel Parvat, is one of the major tourist attractions of Haridwar. With Goddess Chandi as its presiding deity, the temple is one of the Siddhapeeth.

Neel Dhara Pakshi Vihar

A paradise for bird watchers and trekkers, this forested area offers abundant flora and fauna. Situated just 3.5 km from Haridwar, the park attracts thousands of migratory birds in winter.

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