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Best Season To Visit
Temperature usually hovers around 40°C during summers. Winters see the mercury dipping to as low as 6°C. October to March is very pleasant season for the tourists. |
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Har Ki Pauri
Har Ki Pauri is one of the most sacred bathing ghats at Haridwar. The best time to visit this spot is at sunset when you can see the 'Aarti' of Ganga being performed.
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Chandi Devi
Across the main Ganga river, on the other bank is the Neel Parvat. The famous Chandi Devi Temple is situated atop it. One has to trek at least 3 Kms. on the hill to reach it. Other temples in close vicinity on the hill itself are the temples of Gauri Shankar, Neeleshwar Mahadev and Anjani Devi.
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Bhimgada Tank
On the way to Rishikesh, this tank is said to have been made by Bhim with the blow of his knee, when the Pandavas were going to the Himalayas through Haridwar. |
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Canal Centenary Bridge
Located near Har-ki-Pauri, this bridge commands a beautiful view of the canal and all the ghats.
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Sapt Rishi Ashram and Sapt Sarovar
Legends abound in India. Here, it is said, Ganga splits herself in seven currents so that the Sapt (seven) Rishis worshipping there would not be disturbed.
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| Other Attractions |
Kavand Mela, Daksha Mahadev Temple, Maya Devi and Shantikunj Ashram. Dehradun is at a distance of two hour drive. Rishikesh is just 24 Kms from Haridwar.
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Reaching Haridwar
Haridwar is located in the north Indian state of Uttaranchal at a distance of 214 kms from Delhi.
Air : The nearest airport is the Jolly Grant in Dehradun, but it is preferable to take a flight to Delhi and then take a bus or train route to Haridwar.
Rail : The major pilgrimage center of Haridwar is well connected by trains to almost all the major cities in India. In fact, trains are the major source of the tourist inflow to Haridwar.
Road : The National Highway no. 45 crosses the city of Haridwar, so it is connected to other cities of the state as well as those in the other states too. The excellent road network links Haridwar with Delhi for a smooth and comfortable travel journey. |
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