Haridwar – Visit the Gateway of Gods

 

 Haridwar is an important Hindu pilgrimage site in Uttarakhand. It is worth booking taxi to Haridwar to embrace beautiful Temples, Ganga Ghat and fascinating Mountains. 

Haridwar also known as 'Gateway to Gods' is well-known as Mayapuri, Kapila etc. is located to the south of Rishikesh at distance of 20 kilometers. The Kumbha Mela is most significant of the events, being celebrated every 12 years in Haridwar. During the Haridwar Kumbh Mela, millions of pilgrims, devotees, and tourists travel to Haridwar to perform ritualistic bathing on the banks of the river Ganga.

Haridwar is one of four sites where drops of Amrit accidentally spill over from the decanter while being carried by the Garuda. The spot where the Amrit fell called as Brahma Kund is located at Har ki Pauri and is considered to be the most sacred ghat of Haridwar.

Being the reflection of the culture of India Haridwar witnessed high attention from the tourists from many different places.

Haridwar is well connected to the national capital Delhi, at a distance of 220 kilometers.  One can book a cab from Delhi to Haridwar and can reach in about 4-5 hours taking about approximately 4 hours of time.

Ideal time for Trip: November to March

Peak time for Trip: Winter Season (October-February)

Ideal duration of Trip: 1-2 days

Ideal Transportation: Road trip (Cab from Delhi to Haridwar)

Languages spoken: Hindi, English

Top places to visit in Haridwar-

1.       Har Ki Pauri- Major Attraction of Har Ki Pauri is the evening aarti that is organized each evening with great zeal. It is one of those events here that one should not miss. Also, after the aarti, devotees float diyas in the river Ganga.

2.       Chandi Devi Temple- This temple was built by King Suchat Singh, and is situated on Neel Parvat. One has to hike 3kms from Chandighat or have to take the rope way to reach the temple.

3.       Mansa Devi Temple- the temple of Mansa Devi is situated over the Bilwa Parvat is and is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Haridwar and can be reached by a cable car. The temple is devoted to Goddess Mansa. The amazing view from the cable car is also a thing that makes it famed.

4.       Bara Bazaar- Situated on the Railway Road, Bara Bazar is a popular place for shopping in Haridwar where you can get rudraksha seeds, various qualities of sweets, handicarfts and ayurvedic medicines as well.

5.       BhimGoda Kund-The Bhimgoda Kund is situated about 1 km from Har ki Pauri and is a major attraction in Haridwar being visited by many people throughout the year.

6.       Daksha Mahadev Temple- Daksh Prajapati Mandir which is considered to be one of the oldest temples is one of the top religious places to see in Haridwar. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva & Goddess Sati and has been named after the father of Sati, King Daksha Prajapati. One must explore the temple during Shivratri to see the place in much exciting view.

7.       Bharat Mata Temple- It is a unique temple in Haridwar and is dedicated to Mother India. This temple has 8-storey structure with each floor devoted to different Gods.

8.       Kanva Rishi Ashram- This ashram is bliss for nature lovers and peace seekers and is situated about 40 km away from the Haridwar city. It is indeed one of the most preferred getaways from Haridwar and often attracts those who want to spend some time in solace.

9.       Sapta Sarovar/ Sapta Rishi Ashram- Sapt Rishi Ashram located about 5 km away from Haridwar, and are one of the well-liked tourist spots. This ashram is the Sanskrit learning point. As the name says it all, it was the place where seven sages once meditated.

10.   Chilla Wildlife Sanctuary- Also known as the Rajaji Wildlife Sanctuary, this sanctuary is located at a distance of just 18 km from Haridwar and is home to many wildlife species like Elephants, Tigers, Bears and Small cats, also enriched with a variety of flora that results in making this 249 sq km wildlife sanctuary quite scenic. This wildlife sanctuary surely proffers a thrilling and memorable experience for both nature and wildlife lovers.

 

Travelling from Delhi to Haridwar is positively perhaps the most ideal methods of exploring the two most vibrant cities. The most comfortable and speediest option for travelling short distances (150-300km) is to get an online cab service. However, if you are looking to go on a one way journey it's best to hire a one way cab from Delhi to Haridwar. The route passes through the tired little towns of Uttar Pradesh and slowly moves into the Himalayan plains, and finally the hilly areas of Uttarakhand. Online taxi can be well thought-out as the most affordable and economic form of transportation in connection with ease and the comfort it offers and also cab services are much flexible than the public transportation services. Thus, booking taxi is best preferred way for the trips with much comfort, ease and enjoyment.