Haridwar Travel Guide
Haridwar Travel
India is the land of culture and spiritualism.Haridwar is a holy city in the state of Uttaranchal in northern India. Haridwar is “the Gateway to the Gods”.It is one of the seven holiest places according to Hindu mythology. According to the ancient Hindu legend Gods left their footprints on the land of Haridwar, which also metaphorically reveals of putting down their indelible mark on the spiritual etho- of every Hindu.This has made this holy land one of the seven pilgrim places where one can acquire salvation(mokshya). Haridwar lies on the foothills of Himalaya and occupying over 12.302 sq. km, Haridwar, It is also the starting point of a traveller on the journey to the sacred sources of the Ganga and the Yamuna rivers. Due to its geographical location too, Haridwar stands as the gateway to the other three important pilgrimages of Uttrakhand namely, Rishikesh, Badrinath and Kedarnath. Haridwar has always attracted a number of devotees and tourists as a major pilgrimage for the Hindus.This sacred and divine city is home to some of the most holy Hindu rituals. This city is also renowned for the “Maha Kumbh Mela” which appears Every 12 years and the enchanting “Aarti” at “Har Ki Pauri” which creates an enchanting effect on the beholder with hundreds of burning wick lamps floating down the Ganga. Haridwar is a world famous pilgrimage spot. Tourist attractions in Haridwar consist mainly of huge temples, busy market streets, ancient palaces, ancient monuments and forts. This wonderful place also offers amazing excursion tours and trekking trails. Apart from the pilgrims or devotees, trekkers and adventure lovers can also enjoy a perfect and energetic trip in this place.With containing a good transportation system Haridwar has a number of attracting feature that can make a trip just perfect.
