Haridwar

Haridwar is an ancient and sacred city and also a magnificent Hindu pilgrimage situated in the North India’s Uttarakhand state, which is engulfed amidst the mighty Himalayas and the enchanting Ganges. The largest sacred ghat, Har ki Pauri hosts a nightly Ganga Aarti, in which small earthen lamps are floated off the steps.

Once you step into this place, you hear the chimes of the huge bells in the temple ringing aloud and the priests chanting mantras aloud. This city has a religious significance, as the holy Ganges after completing its course of 310 km enters the Indo-Gangetic plains of North India, thereby forming its name Gangadwara

Thousands of people move to Haridwar to watch the evening aarti in the banks of the Ganges. Among all other places, the utmost popular sightseeing locations include Mansa Devi Temple, Chandi Devi Temple, Shantikunj, Patanjali Yogpeeth, Chilla Range, and so on. Haridwar is so near to Rishikesh, that it just takes 38 mins at the most as you need to cover 19.9 km only.

If you want to travel to Haridwar from Delhi, you can travel in railways to reach as soon as possible or book your seats in the buses, that are available at all hours of the day. If you are in train, then it will take you to Haridwar in just 4-5 hours. Moreover, the Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest airport to Haridwar is located 36kms from the place. Daily flights are available from Delhi to Haridwar.