Haridwar

“Fulfills peace & spirituality quest”

Haridwar is regarded as one of the seven holiest places and it literally suggests the gateway to Lord Vishnu is bolstered on the banks of river Ganga. The Holy river Ganga after completing its course of 310kms from its source ‘Goumukh’enters the Indo Gangetic plains of North India for the first time at Haridwar. Within the circumference of the city there are five pilgrimages – Gangadwara (Har ki Pauri), Kushwart (Ghat), Kankhal, Bilwa Tirtha (Mansa Devi Temple) & Neel Parvat (Chandi Devi).The city is submerged in the divine aura of glittering diyas at the time of Ganga arti held at Har ki Pauri. The whole ambience of the place is emphasized by the chanting of mantras and the sparkling diyas. The view is spellbind when the diyas bedecked by flowers float in the holy river Ganga. Haridwar is one of the four places where Kumbh Mela occurs after rotation of every twelve years and Ardh Kumbh after every six years. Apart from the religious importance one can also experience Ayurveda and Yoga centres to rejuvenate senses. Other famous attractions include Chandi Devi Temple, Maya Devi Temple, Neel dhara Pakshi Vihar, Bharat Mata Mandir and many more. If you in quest of peace and spirituality, Haridwar is the best place to head.