Haridwar- “The gateway of the Ganga”
Haridwar, one of the seven most holy places in India is regarded as the Gateway of Ganga. Let’s find out what you can see in your next trip to Haridwar. Haridwar an old city, and furthermore one of the most significant pilgrimage sites for Hindus, is situated in the Haridwar district of Uttarakhand state. The holy river Ganga enters the plains after flowing for 157 kilometers, here in Haridwar. This gave the city its name of Gangadwara, in a real sense signifying ‘The gateway of the Ganga’. Haridwar is seen as one of the seven most sacred spots for Hindus. Deities believe that a drop from the elixir of eternality fell on the Har ki Pauri ghat, and from that point forward it is accepted as a very sacred spot. The sheer number of people get-together around Har ki Pauri Ghat gives Haridwar a turbulent yet a stooping encounter. Also In the writings of old Chinese explorer Husang Tsang, Haridwar was additionally referenced. During the supremacy of ruler Jahangir, Thomas Coryat, an E...