Haridwar city is the middle of her most fervent prayers. If you are planning Haridwar, then you should know which place in Haridwar we are giving you all the information to visit. According to mythology, Lord Shiva freed the river Ganga by opening his jata at this place. Let us know what are the places to visit and see in Haridwar and what is special about them
1. Har Ki Pauri
Haridwar City in the middle of her most fervent prayers.If you are planning Haridwar, then you should know which place in Haridwar we are giving you all the information to visit. According to mythology, Lord Shiva freed the river Ganga by opening his jata at this place. Let us know what are the places to visit and see in Haridwar and what is special about them.
2. Mansa Devi Temple
Mansa Devi Temple is located 2.5 kilometers main township of Haridwar. Mansa Devi was the wife of Nag Vasuki and the temple is considered to be the home of Goddess Mansa. There are two means available to visit this temple, one can walk on foot and the other one can go by Roapway Cable Car.
3. Chandi Devi Temple
Chandi Devi Mata Temple is situated on the Nile Mountains! The first route is the pedestrian path and the second is the ropeway! Anjana Devi, Santoshi Mata Temple, Annapurna Devi Temple, Jai Maa Bhadra Kali Temple, Kaal Bhairav Temple, Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple and other small temples have also been established in Maa Chandi Devi Temple complex.
4. Bharat Mata Mandir
This temple is also known as Mother India Temple. Every year a large number of devotees visit this temple located in Sapta Sarovar. Bharat Mata Temple is 180 feet high and eight storeyed. . Bharat Mata Mandir is also dedicated to all patriotic freedom fighters who contributed to the independence of the country.
5. Mata Vaishno Devi Temple
Mata Vaishno Devi Temple: The temple of Vaishno Mata is situated at a distance from the temple of Mother India. This temple is shaped like a temple of Mother Vaishno Devi in Katra, Jammu! Its cave is artificial but when you visit the temple you will feel very beautiful! Because here you will see 12 Jyotirlinga and Elephant Matha climb.
6. Chilla Wildlife Sanctuary
Chilla Wildlife Sanctuary is good place to see in Haridwar tourist place. Chilla Wildlife Sanctuary located on the eastern bank of the Ganger River is spread over an area of 249 sq. km. The sanctuary has elephants, tigers, bears and small cats, a large number of elephants and variety of birds. There is also an elephant ride as well as wildlife safari for tourists.
7. Kusharvat Ghat
Kushavart Ghat was built by Ahilyabai Holkar, a Maratha queen. Here people come to perform ‘Shraddha’ for the peace of soul of their loved ones. It is believed that Dattatreya, a great saint of ancient times used to meditate here. According to the myths, Dattatreya did penance here for one thousand years by standing on only one leg.
8. Vishnu Ghat
Vishnu Ghat is one of the most famous spiritual sites located in Haridwar. This is the place where the Hindu god Vishnu Ji once took a bath. It is believed that once a dip in the water of this ghat washes away all the sins of humans.
9. Crystal World
Crystal world is considered as the best entertainment destination of Haridwar. There are more than 18 thrilling water rides here. Apart from the famous 5D water ride is also available here. Kids are really like this place.
10. Neeldhara Pakshi Vihar
Neeldhara Pakshi Vihar is the place of Bird watchers & trekkers. It is located about 4 kilometer from Haridwar. Its attracts the migratory birds including Siberian Crane.
11. Rajaji National Park
It was named Rajaji National Park after the freedom fighter Chakravarti Rajagopalachari. Rajaji National Park is known for the number of elephants found here including in deer, leopard, sambar and peacock.
12. Saptrishi Aashram
The Saptarishi Ashram is located at a distance of about km from Har Ki Pauri. It is one of the most famous ashrams in Haridwar. According to Hindu mythology, this ashram is located where the seven great sages or sapta-sages, Kashyapa, Vashistha, Atri, Vishvamitra, Jamadagni, Bharadwaja and Gautama meditated. It is believed that at this place the river Ganga divides itself into seven streams, so that the seven sages who flow here will not be distracted by its flow.
13. Patanjali Yogpeeth Aashram
Locate in Kankhal on the Delhi – Haridwar highway, Patanjali Yoga Peeth is possibly the largest yoga aashram worldwide. The institute is the flagship project of Rishi Ramdev and the center flagship project of Rishi Ramdev and the center research on Yoga and Ayurveda. Patanjali products manufactured from here are sent to every corner of the country.
14.Maya Devi Temple
Maya Devi Temple is a very old temple of Haridwar! It is also called Shaktipeeth! It is said that in this temple of Mother Sati, all the wishes of the devotees are fulfilled! There are many Shivling made in this temple premises, and one Kanha ji’s beautiful jhula is also made! And there is also a huge trident!
15. Adbudht Mandir
Located in Haripur Kalan in Haridwar, Adbhut Mandir is a revered Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Because of the same, the temple stands out for its striking architecture and design.
16. Bheemgoda Tank
Haridwar is a treasure trove of sacred tanks. One of these mythological tanks is the Bhimgoda Tank. The holy derives it name from Bhima, a legendary character of the Hindu epic MAHABHARAT and the second of the five Pandava brothers.
17. Daksh Mahadev Temple
Daksheswar Mahadev Temple Kankhal Haridwar is located in Uttarakhand. Kankhal Dakshewar Mahadev Temple is the most known of the ancient temples of India. This temple is a sacred place of devotion and faith for Shiva devotees.
18. Doodhadhari Barfani Temple
Doodhadhari Barfani Temple is one of the beautiful holy sites, which is located in Doodhadhari Barfani Baba Ashram. The complex of this temple is made of white marble.
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