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Uttrakhand - Haridwar

Location: Western India
Climate Summer	410 C max 160 C min
Winter	180 C max 40 C min
Best time to visit: October to April

Haridwar is a great holy city of Uttrakhand. It is located at 3,139m above the sea level and about 253 km from Gaumukh. It regards as one of the seven holiest places of Hindus. Haridwar stand for Dewar of Hari or gateway to God, Hari means God and Dewar means Gate. Haridwar mainly situated at edge of Gangotri Glacier with population of 14, 44,213, where Ganga enters into North India at Indo-Gangetic Plain. According to Hindus mythology, Haridwar is one among the four sites where drops of the Amrita, accidentally spilled over from the pitcher, in which it was being carried away by the celestial bird Garuda, after the Samudra manthan. Haridwar is famous for Kumbh Mela which is celebrated after a period of 12 years. Million of devotees, pilgrims from all over the world celeberate this event and perform ritualistic bathing on the banks of Ganga River. Haridwar presents a kaleidoscope of Indian culture and civilization. Haridwar is one of the first towns where Ganga emerges from the mountains to touch the plains here the water is crystal clear and cool.

Geography : Haridwar district, placed Western part of Uttaranchal state by covering an area of about 2360 sq.km. Its latitude and longitude are 29.58 degree north and 78.13 degree east respectively. The height from the sea level is 249.7 meters. The district came into existence on 28th Dec.1988.

Hari-ki-Pairi :

The major attraction and happening place of holy city Haridwar is Har-Ki-Pauri .It is the most popular bathing ghat in Haridwar. The Kumbh Mela is celebrated every 12 years and perform bathe in the sacred waters of the Ganges as part of a purification ritual. Har-Ki-Pauri is situated at the bank of holy river Ganga. The major attraction of the Site is evening Aarti. Every evening thousands of locals, pilgrims, and tourists gather on the Har-Ki-Pauri and recite the Aarti in respect of holy river Ganga.

Mansa Devi Temple :
This temple is dedicated to the Goddess Mansa Devi, the snake goddess. The temple is connected to the main town with a rope way.

Gorakhnath temple:

Gorakhnath temple is situated in Gorakhpur city. It is a small city in the northern region of Uttar Pradesh, is located very close to Kushinagar and Nepal at an elevation of 77 meters from the sea level. This name developed by saint Gorakhnath who inspired people to the fullest extent by his preaching.

Beauty Point:
Beauty point is a scenic point ,approximately 2 km from Haridwar on the Mansa Devi temple road, which offers an excellent panoramic view and greenery of the city of Haridwar. It is at the base of the Himalayas here the Ganges comes down to the plains from the hills.

Chandi Devi :
Chandi Devi temple is located about 6 km away from the city of Haridwar and situated at top of mountain on the bank of river Ganga. The temple is dedicated to the Goddess Chandi devi. it is believed killed a demon and symbolizes power.

How to reach Haridwar

By Air: The nearest airport is the Jolly Grant in Dehradun. However it is convenient to use roads or rail to Delhi and then take the flight to Haridwar.

By Rail: The major pilgrimage center of Haridwar is well connected by trains to almost all the major cities in India.

By Road: Haridwar is well connected to the major cities in India. The National Highway no.45 crosses the city of Haridwar and links it with Delhi, which assures a comfortable travel to Haridwar.