{"id":22804,"date":"2024-07-16T10:45:52","date_gmt":"2024-07-16T16:15:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/?p=22804"},"modified":"2025-12-14T05:02:53","modified_gmt":"2025-12-14T05:02:53","slug":"haridwar-uttarakhand-india-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/haridwar-uttarakhand-india-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover Haridwar Uttarakhand India | Places to Visit | 10 Things to Do"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Discover Haridwar Uttarakhand India | Places to Visit | 10 Things to Do<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"407\"><strong data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"155\">Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India<\/strong>, revered as the <strong data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"197\">\u201cGateway of the Gods\u201d<\/strong>, is one of the holiest cities in Hinduism and the <strong data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"283\">only sacred city in Uttarakhand<\/strong>. It is among the <strong data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"337\">seven sacred cities (Sapta Puri)<\/strong> where Hindu spirituality is believed to be most powerfully expressed:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"498\">\n<li data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"423\">\n<p data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"423\"><strong data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"423\">Haridwar<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"435\">\n<p data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"435\">Mathura<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"447\">\n<p data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"447\">Ayodhya<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"460\">\n<p data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"460\">Varanasi<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"471\">\n<p data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"471\">Ujjain<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"482\">\n<p data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"482\">Dwarka<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"498\">\n<p data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"498\">Kanchipuram<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"728\">Situated at the foothills of the Himalayas along the sacred <strong data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"575\">River Ganga<\/strong>, Haridwar marks the point where the river descends from the mountains to the plains\u2014making it the <strong data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"727\">first and most sacred bathing place of the Ganges<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"733\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"779\"><strong data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"779\">Why Haridwar Is Spiritually Important<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"1063\">According to Hindu belief, a dip in the holy waters of <strong data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"866\">Haridwar Uttarakhand India<\/strong> washes away sins and helps attain <strong data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"924\">moksha (liberation)<\/strong>. Legends say that during the celestial struggle for <strong data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1011\">Amrita (nectar of immortality)<\/strong>, drops fell at Haridwar\u2014making it eternally sacred.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1117\">Historically, the city has been known by many names:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1189\">\n<li data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1134\">\n<p data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1134\"><strong data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1134\">Kapilsthan<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1150\">\n<p data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1150\"><strong data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1150\">Gangadwar<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1165\">\n<p data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1165\"><strong data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1165\">Mayapuri<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1189\">\n<p data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1189\">Finally, <strong data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1189\">Haridwar<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1294\">Despite invasions like that of <strong data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1243\">Tamerlane in 1309<\/strong>, Haridwar retained its profound spiritual essence.<\/p>\n<h5>Suggested Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/from-haridwar-to-rishikesh\/\">Haridwar to Rishikesh and Enroute Key Stops\u00a0<\/a><\/h5>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22853\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22853\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22853\" src=\"http:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Har-Ki-Pauri-Ghat-Haridwar.jpg\" alt=\"Har Ki Pauri Ghat Haridwar\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-22853\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Har Ki Pauri Ghat Haridwar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"502\"><strong data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"229\">Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"502\">It holds profound symbolic importance and occupies a central place in Indian spirituality. It is here that the sacred <strong data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"360\">River Ganga<\/strong> emerges from the Himalayan foothills and begins its divine journey across the plains, flowing onward to bathe countless holy cities of India.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"864\">Haridwar is the <strong data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"562\">first major city touched by the Ganges<\/strong>, where the river\u2019s waters are still crystal clear. For this reason, it is regarded as the most auspicious place for a <strong data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"706\">ritual purifying bath<\/strong>. According to Hindu tradition, bathing in the holy waters of Haridwar cleanses the soul of past sins and helps one attain <strong data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"863\">moksha (liberation or nirvana)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"1224\">The city has a long and layered history. In 1309, Haridwar suffered severe destruction during the invasion of <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Timur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"989\">Tamerlane<\/strong>,<\/a> which altered much of its ancient grandeur. Over the centuries, the city has been known by several names\u2014<strong data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1110\">Kapilsthan<\/strong>, later <strong data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1131\">Gangadwar<\/strong>, and eventually <strong data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1160\">Mayapuri<\/strong>\u2014each reflecting a different chapter of its spiritual evolution.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1589\">Geographically, <strong data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1299\">Haridwar is located at the base of the Shivalik Hills<\/strong>, on the right bank of the Ganges. This is the point where the river divides into multiple channels, creating large river islands and sacred ghats. In Hindu belief, Haridwar marks the <strong data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1543\">starting point of the sacred pilgrimage to Mount Kailash<\/strong>, revered as the ultimate \u201cgateway to heaven.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1924\">According to legend, this is also the place where <strong data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1651\">Garuda<\/strong>, the celestial bird and messenger of the gods, spilled a few drops of <strong data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1732\">Amrita<\/strong>, the divine nectar of immortality, while carrying it in a celestial pitcher. These sacred drops are believed to have sanctified Haridwar forever, making it one of the holiest places on Earth.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22854\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22854\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22854 size-full\" title=\" Haridwar Uttarakhand India\" src=\"http:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Bathing-Ritual.jpg\" alt=\"Bathing Ritual Haridwar Uttarakhand India\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-22854\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bathing Ritual<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1359\"><strong data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1359\">Top Places to Visit in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1402\"><strong data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1402\">1. Har Ki Pauri Ghat (Brahmakund)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"no-scrollbar flex min-h-36 flex-nowrap gap-0.5 overflow-auto sm:gap-1 sm:overflow-hidden xl:min-h-44 mt-1 mb-5 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:mt-4\">\n<div class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)] rounded-e-xl\">The heart of Haridwar, <strong data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1485\">Har Ki Pauri<\/strong>, is the most sacred ghat on the Ganges. The <strong data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1553\">evening Ganga Aarti<\/strong> here is a soul-stirring experience, with lamps, chants, bells, and thousands of devotees gathered in devotion.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1742\"><strong data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1680\">Best Time:<\/strong> Early morning &amp; sunset<br data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1706\" \/><strong data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1718\">Must Do:<\/strong> Attend Maha Ganga Aarti<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1747\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1777\"><strong data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1777\">2. Mansa Devi Temple<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"no-scrollbar flex min-h-36 flex-nowrap gap-0.5 overflow-auto sm:gap-1 sm:overflow-hidden xl:min-h-44 mt-1 mb-5 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:mt-4\">\n<div class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)] rounded-e-xl\">Located atop <strong data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1850\">Bilwa Parvat<\/strong>, the <strong data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1877\">Mansa Devi Temple<\/strong> is dedicated to Goddess Mansa, believed to fulfill wishes. You can reach it via the famous <strong data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"1993\">Udan Khatola ropeway<\/strong>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"1999\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2050\"><strong data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2050\">3. Chandi Devi Temple (Shakti Siddhpeeth)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"no-scrollbar flex min-h-36 flex-nowrap gap-0.5 overflow-auto sm:gap-1 sm:overflow-hidden xl:min-h-44 mt-1 mb-5 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:mt-4\">\n<div class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)] rounded-e-xl\">Perched on <strong data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2120\">Neel Parvat<\/strong>, this ancient temple is one of the <strong data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2180\">Shakti Siddh Peethas<\/strong> and offers panoramic views of Haridwar.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2225\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2254\"><strong data-start=\"2231\" data-end=\"2254\">4. Maya Devi Temple<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2434\">The <strong data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2280\">Maya Devi Temple<\/strong> is among the <strong data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2324\">oldest temples in Haridwar<\/strong> and is revered as a <strong data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2362\">Shakti Peetha<\/strong>, where the heart and navel of Goddess Sati are believed to have fallen.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2439\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2441\" data-end=\"2464\"><strong data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2464\">5. Kankhal Ghat<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2652\">Kankhal is home to the ancient <strong data-start=\"2497\" data-end=\"2523\">Daksh Prajapati Temple<\/strong> and is considered the <strong data-start=\"2546\" data-end=\"2576\">winter abode of Lord Shiva<\/strong>. Nearby sites include <strong data-start=\"2599\" data-end=\"2612\">Sati Ghat<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2626\">Raj Ghat<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"2632\" data-end=\"2651\">Hari Har Ashram<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2654\" data-end=\"2657\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2659\" data-end=\"2688\"><strong data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2688\">6. Bharat Mata Mandir<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2690\" data-end=\"2860\">A unique multi-storey temple dedicated to <strong data-start=\"2732\" data-end=\"2748\">Mother India<\/strong>, built by <strong data-start=\"2759\" data-end=\"2788\">Swami Satyamitranand Giri<\/strong>. Each floor represents different aspects of Indian history and culture.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2862\" data-end=\"2865\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2867\" data-end=\"2926\"><strong data-start=\"2871\" data-end=\"2926\">7. Chilla Wildlife Sanctuary (Rajaji National Park)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"no-scrollbar flex min-h-36 flex-nowrap gap-0.5 overflow-auto sm:gap-1 sm:overflow-hidden xl:min-h-44 mt-1 mb-5 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:mt-4\">\n<div class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)]\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)] rounded-e-xl\">Nature lovers can explore the <strong data-start=\"3000\" data-end=\"3016\">Chilla Range<\/strong> of <strong data-start=\"3020\" data-end=\"3044\">Rajaji National Park<\/strong>, famous for elephants, deer, leopards, and birdlife.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr data-start=\"3099\" data-end=\"3102\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"3104\" data-end=\"3144\"><strong data-start=\"3108\" data-end=\"3144\">8. Vaishno Devi Temple, Haridwar<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3146\" data-end=\"3250\">A replica of the original Jammu shrine, this temple recreates the <strong data-start=\"3212\" data-end=\"3228\">cave journey<\/strong> of Mata Vaishno Devi.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3252\" data-end=\"3255\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"3257\" data-end=\"3290\"><strong data-start=\"3261\" data-end=\"3290\">9. Ashrams &amp; Yoga Centers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3292\" data-end=\"3327\">Haridwar hosts many famous ashrams:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3328\" data-end=\"3418\">\n<li data-start=\"3328\" data-end=\"3349\">\n<p data-start=\"3330\" data-end=\"3349\"><strong data-start=\"3330\" data-end=\"3349\">Parmarth Ashram<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3350\" data-end=\"3366\">\n<p data-start=\"3352\" data-end=\"3366\"><strong data-start=\"3352\" data-end=\"3366\">Pawan Dham<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3367\" data-end=\"3390\">\n<p data-start=\"3369\" data-end=\"3390\"><strong data-start=\"3369\" data-end=\"3390\">Gorakhnath Temple<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3391\" data-end=\"3418\">\n<p data-start=\"3393\" data-end=\"3418\"><strong data-start=\"3393\" data-end=\"3418\">Birbhadreshwar Temple<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3420\" data-end=\"3485\">These are ideal for <strong data-start=\"3440\" data-end=\"3484\">yoga, meditation, and spiritual learning<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3487\" data-end=\"3490\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"3492\" data-end=\"3556\"><strong data-start=\"3496\" data-end=\"3556\">10. Kumbh Mela \u2013 The World\u2019s Largest Spiritual Gathering<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"no-scrollbar flex min-h-36 flex-nowrap gap-0.5 overflow-auto sm:gap-1 sm:overflow-hidden xl:min-h-44 mt-1 mb-5 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:mt-4\">\n<div class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)] rounded-e-xl\">The <strong data-start=\"3604\" data-end=\"3630\">Kumbh Mela in Haridwar<\/strong>, held every <strong data-start=\"3643\" data-end=\"3655\">12 years<\/strong>, attracts <strong data-start=\"3666\" data-end=\"3695\">over 100 million pilgrims<\/strong>, making it the largest human gathering on Earth.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"3600\" data-end=\"3814\">The ritual centers on the <strong data-start=\"3773\" data-end=\"3799\">holy bath (Shahi Snan)<\/strong> in the Ganges.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3816\" data-end=\"3889\">\n<li data-start=\"3816\" data-end=\"3849\">\n<p data-start=\"3818\" data-end=\"3849\"><strong data-start=\"3818\" data-end=\"3833\">Ardh Kumbh:<\/strong> Every 6 years<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3850\" data-end=\"3889\">\n<p data-start=\"3852\" data-end=\"3889\"><strong data-start=\"3852\" data-end=\"3872\">Next Maha Kumbh:<\/strong> Prayagraj 2025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3891\" data-end=\"3894\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3896\" data-end=\"3927\"><strong data-start=\"3899\" data-end=\"3927\">Things to Do in Haridwar<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3929\" data-end=\"4151\">\n<li data-start=\"3929\" data-end=\"3969\">\n<p data-start=\"3931\" data-end=\"3969\">Attend <strong data-start=\"3938\" data-end=\"3969\">Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3970\" data-end=\"4005\">\n<p data-start=\"3972\" data-end=\"4005\">Take a <strong data-start=\"3979\" data-end=\"4005\">holy dip in the Ganges<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4006\" data-end=\"4047\">\n<p data-start=\"4008\" data-end=\"4047\">Ride the <strong data-start=\"4017\" data-end=\"4047\">ropeway to hilltop temples<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4048\" data-end=\"4088\">\n<p data-start=\"4050\" data-end=\"4088\">Go for a <strong data-start=\"4059\" data-end=\"4078\">wildlife safari<\/strong> at Chilla<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4089\" data-end=\"4118\">\n<p data-start=\"4091\" data-end=\"4118\">Learn <strong data-start=\"4097\" data-end=\"4118\">yoga &amp; meditation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4119\" data-end=\"4151\">\n<p data-start=\"4121\" data-end=\"4151\">Explore bustling local bazaars<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"4153\" data-end=\"4156\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4158\" data-end=\"4192\"><strong data-start=\"4161\" data-end=\"4192\">Best Time to Visit Haridwar<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"4194\" data-end=\"4415\">\n<thead data-start=\"4194\" data-end=\"4226\">\n<tr data-start=\"4194\" data-end=\"4226\">\n<th data-start=\"4194\" data-end=\"4203\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Season<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"4203\" data-end=\"4212\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Months<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"4212\" data-end=\"4226\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Experience<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"4254\" data-end=\"4415\">\n<tr data-start=\"4254\" data-end=\"4310\">\n<td data-start=\"4254\" data-end=\"4272\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"4256\" data-end=\"4271\">Peak Season<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4272\" data-end=\"4282\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Oct\u2013Feb<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4282\" data-end=\"4310\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Chilly, festive, crowded<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4311\" data-end=\"4363\">\n<td data-start=\"4311\" data-end=\"4333\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"4313\" data-end=\"4332\">Moderate Season<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4333\" data-end=\"4343\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Mar\u2013Jun<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4343\" data-end=\"4363\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Pleasant weather<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4364\" data-end=\"4415\">\n<td data-start=\"4364\" data-end=\"4381\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"4366\" data-end=\"4380\">Off-Season<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4381\" data-end=\"4391\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Jul\u2013Sep<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4391\" data-end=\"4415\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Monsoon, Kanwar Mela<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr data-start=\"4417\" data-end=\"4420\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4422\" data-end=\"4455\"><strong data-start=\"4425\" data-end=\"4455\">Places to Stay in Haridwar<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"4457\" data-end=\"4612\">\n<li data-start=\"4457\" data-end=\"4495\">\n<p data-start=\"4459\" data-end=\"4495\"><strong data-start=\"4459\" data-end=\"4495\">Pilibhit House \u2013 IHCL SeleQtions<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4496\" data-end=\"4519\">\n<p data-start=\"4498\" data-end=\"4519\"><strong data-start=\"4498\" data-end=\"4519\">Haveli Hari Ganga<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4520\" data-end=\"4546\">\n<p data-start=\"4522\" data-end=\"4546\"><strong data-start=\"4522\" data-end=\"4546\">Amatra By The Ganges<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4547\" data-end=\"4581\">\n<p data-start=\"4549\" data-end=\"4581\"><strong data-start=\"4549\" data-end=\"4581\">Regenta Orkos \u2013 Royal Orchid<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4582\" data-end=\"4612\">\n<p data-start=\"4584\" data-end=\"4612\"><strong data-start=\"4584\" data-end=\"4612\">Ambrosia Sarovar Portico<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"4614\" data-end=\"4617\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4619\" data-end=\"4646\"><strong data-start=\"4622\" data-end=\"4646\">Shopping in Haridwar<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"4648\" data-end=\"4773\">\n<li data-start=\"4648\" data-end=\"4687\">\n<p data-start=\"4650\" data-end=\"4687\"><strong data-start=\"4650\" data-end=\"4665\">Moti Bazar:<\/strong> Copperware, bangles<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4688\" data-end=\"4731\">\n<p data-start=\"4690\" data-end=\"4731\"><strong data-start=\"4690\" data-end=\"4703\">Jwalapur:<\/strong> Handicrafts &amp; street food<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4732\" data-end=\"4773\">\n<p data-start=\"4734\" data-end=\"4773\"><strong data-start=\"4734\" data-end=\"4750\">Bara Bazaar:<\/strong> Rudraksha &amp; handloom<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"4775\" data-end=\"4778\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4780\" data-end=\"4815\"><strong data-start=\"4783\" data-end=\"4815\">Best Restaurants in Haridwar<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"4817\" data-end=\"5041\">\n<li data-start=\"4817\" data-end=\"4859\">\n<p data-start=\"4819\" data-end=\"4859\"><strong data-start=\"4819\" data-end=\"4832\">Chotiwala<\/strong> \u2013 Iconic vegetarian food<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4860\" data-end=\"4901\">\n<p data-start=\"4862\" data-end=\"4901\"><strong data-start=\"4862\" data-end=\"4874\">Sardarji<\/strong> \u2013 Popular non-veg dishes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4902\" data-end=\"4949\">\n<p data-start=\"4904\" data-end=\"4949\"><strong data-start=\"4904\" data-end=\"4920\">Ganga Lahari<\/strong> \u2013 Traditional Indian meals<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4950\" data-end=\"4993\">\n<p data-start=\"4952\" data-end=\"4993\"><strong data-start=\"4952\" data-end=\"4977\">Next 2 (Radisson Blu)<\/strong> \u2013 Fine dining<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4994\" data-end=\"5041\">\n<p data-start=\"4996\" data-end=\"5041\"><strong data-start=\"4996\" data-end=\"5012\">Ksheer Sagar<\/strong> \u2013 Authentic Indian cuisine<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"5043\" data-end=\"5046\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"5048\" data-end=\"5076\"><strong data-start=\"5051\" data-end=\"5076\">How to Reach Haridwar<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"5078\" data-end=\"5238\">\n<li data-start=\"5078\" data-end=\"5129\">\n<p data-start=\"5080\" data-end=\"5129\"><strong data-start=\"5080\" data-end=\"5091\">By Air:<\/strong> Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (37 km)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5130\" data-end=\"5180\">\n<p data-start=\"5132\" data-end=\"5180\"><strong data-start=\"5132\" data-end=\"5145\">By Train:<\/strong> Haridwar Junction (well connected)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5181\" data-end=\"5238\">\n<p data-start=\"5183\" data-end=\"5238\"><strong data-start=\"5183\" data-end=\"5195\">By Road:<\/strong> Regular buses &amp; taxis from Delhi (\u2248220 km)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"5240\" data-end=\"5243\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"5245\" data-end=\"5285\"><strong data-start=\"5248\" data-end=\"5285\">FAQs \u2013 Haridwar Uttarakhand India<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5287\" data-end=\"5411\"><strong data-start=\"5287\" data-end=\"5320\">Q. Where is Haridwar located?<\/strong><br data-start=\"5320\" data-end=\"5323\" \/>At the foothills of the Himalayas in <strong data-start=\"5360\" data-end=\"5382\">Uttarakhand, India<\/strong>, on the banks of the Ganges.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5413\" data-end=\"5504\"><strong data-start=\"5413\" data-end=\"5448\">Q. Best time to visit Haridwar?<\/strong><br data-start=\"5448\" data-end=\"5451\" \/>October to February (peak), March to June (pleasant).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5506\" data-end=\"5608\"><strong data-start=\"5506\" data-end=\"5536\">Q. Why is Haridwar famous?<\/strong><br data-start=\"5536\" data-end=\"5539\" \/>For <strong data-start=\"5543\" data-end=\"5607\">Ganga Aarti, Kumbh Mela, temples, and spiritual purification<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5610\" data-end=\"5688\"><strong data-start=\"5610\" data-end=\"5649\">Q. Uttarakhand is in which country?<\/strong><br data-start=\"5649\" data-end=\"5652\" \/>Uttarakhand is a state in <strong data-start=\"5678\" data-end=\"5687\">India<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5690\" data-end=\"5693\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"5695\" data-end=\"5712\"><strong data-start=\"5698\" data-end=\"5712\">Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5714\" data-end=\"6009\"><strong data-start=\"5714\" data-end=\"5744\">Haridwar Uttarakhand India<\/strong> is far more than a pilgrimage city. It is a place where <strong data-start=\"5801\" data-end=\"5866\">mythology, spirituality, yoga, nature, festivals, and culture<\/strong> merge seamlessly. 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