52 km from Dehradun, called by many names ranging from Kapilasthan
and Gangadwar to Tapovan, Haridwar is probably the holiest of
cities which stand on the banks of the sacred Ganga river. It
is at this point that the Ganga emerges from the Himalayas into
the northern plains. The evening aarti performed at Har-Ki-Pauri,
the most sacred bathing ghat in Haridwar, is worth attending.
The famous Kumbha festival, which is celebrated with pomp and
show, also has its site here. The Bhimgoda Tank and the Gurukul
Kangri University with its Ved Mandir Museum are worth seeing.
The Mausa Devi Temple, Bharat Matha Mandir and Pawan Dham are
just a few of the temples and ashrams that dot the city.
ACCESS
Haridwar is well connected by rail and good motorable roads
from Delhi and other neighbouring towns
EXCURSIONS
Rishikesh, Sahastra Dhara, Shivpuri, Nanda Devi, Surkunda Devi,
Bharat Mata Mandir.
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