 About Haridwar in Uttarakhand
Who doesn't know what Haridwar means to people in India. A trip to Haridwar is a must pilgrimage for the religious minds in India. Haridwar thus forms one of the most important pilgrimage city in India. Located in the Haridwar districts of Uttarakhand, Haridwar is situated on the banks of River Ganges, one of the holiest rivers in India. This location has also given Haridwar its ancient name - Gangadwara. Ideally Haridwar is located around 314 m above sea level amidst the Shivalik Hills in the North and Ganges River in South.
Regarded as one of the seven holiest places for all the Hindus, Haridwar has its own legendary tale. If this legendary tale is to be believed, then Haridwar is one of those sites which were formed when the eagle during the Samudra Manthan carried the pitcher over the Ganges and accidentally a drop of elixir fell on this site. This made the place holy and people still believe that a dip in waters of Ganges near Haridwar helps one to get rid of all their sins.
Haridwar can also be said to be a hamlet of various temples which are visited by people from all around the world. But importantly Haridwar is one of the four places where the annual Kumbh Mela is held which is been visited by people from all around the world. Other than being a pilgrimage city, Haridwar is also popular among tourists for the famous Rajaji National Park, one of the best known wildlife parks and eco-tourists destinations in India.
Festivals and fairs in Haridwar
Kumbh Mela
Kavad Mela
Somvati Amavasya Mela
Ganga Dashara
Gughal Mela
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Additional featuresBest time to visit Haridwar
Haridwar is visited by pilgrims from all around the world throughout the year. But the ideal time to visit Haridwar is from October to early March, and also during the festivals season to experience the true festival spirit of Haridwar.
How to reach Haridwar in Uttarakhand
By air
The nearest airport for Haridwar is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun which is around 34 km away. The second nearest airport for Haridwar is Indira Gandhi International Airport, around 200 km away.
By rail
The nearest rail road for Haridwar is Haridwar Railway Station which is with all the major cities in India like Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, Chennai, Jaipur, Ahmedabad etc by means of regular trains.
By road
By road Haridwar is very well connected via NH 58 and NH 74 to major cities like Delhi, Manali, Badrinath, Ghaziabad, Meerut and many other cities.
What to visit in Haridwar
Religious Places in Haridwar
Rajaji National Park
Where to stay in Haridwar
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson
Motichur, Haripur Kalan
Haridwar Rishikesh Highway
Haridwar
Uttarakhand - 249205
India
Telephone number: +91-1334-52485901
Haveli Hari Ganga
Pilibhit House
21 Ramghat
Haridwar
Uttarakhand - 249401
Telephone number: +91-1334-265207
Ginger Haridwar
Khasara No. 48M/50M
Opp. Dudhadhari Temple
Bopatwala Kalan
Haridwar
Uttarakhand - 249410
India
Telephone number: +91-1334-663333
Other places to visit in Uttarakhand
Bhimtal
Ranikhet
Uttarkashi
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