Tourist Places in Haridwar...

Chandi Devi Temple

The Chandi Devi Temple is prime among the must-visit places in Haridwar. Goddess Chandi, the presiding deity, is believed to fulfill all the wishes of 'true devotees' and this draws thousands of people to the sacred temple everyday. This temple in Haridwar is believed to have been enshrined first by Adi Shankaracharya around the 8th century. Situated on the top of a hill, the temple can be accessed by cable car in five minutes or one may also opt to walk up the steep hill slope in around 45 minutes.

Shanti Kunj

Shanti Kunj was established in Haridwar by the enlightened Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya in 1971 to propagate a divine society in this modern era known as the All World Gayatri Pariwar. It was established with an endeavour to disseminate scientific spirituality through the identification and control of one's inner thoughts. The Haridwar Shanti Kunj is the mission's headquarter and has over 70 million followers spread across the world. With an effort to bring spiritual, moral and ethical awakening, the institution is spreading the words of love, unity, understanding and peace.

Har-Ki-Pauri

The immediate image that comes to the mind of a tourist wishing to visit Haridwar is that of the Har Ki Pauri. Haridwar has become synonymous with this ghat situated on the banks of the River Ganges. The Ganges enters the plain lands from Haridwar onwards and Har Ki Pauri Ghat is considered to be one of the most auspicious Ghats to take a holy dip in the sacred waters. King Vikramaditya is said to have built the Brahamakund in 1st century B.C. to commemorate his brother

Bharat Mata Temple

The Bharat Mata Temple was founded by Swami Satyamitranand Giri, the great renouncer, and was inaugurated by Indira Gandhi, the former Prime Minister of India, in 1983. The temple is unique as it is dedicated to Mother India or Bharat Mata, as the name suggests.

The temple is dedicated to those who have defined the cultural, spiritual and social history of India over the ages. Majestically standing on the banks of the Ganges in Haridwar, the temple is 8 storeyed and rises to a height of 180 feet. All those who honor Mother India, irrespective of caste, creed, nation and religion are attracted to one of the must visit places in Haridwar.

Mansa Devi Temple

Mansa Devi Temple is placed on the peak of a hill which is called by the name of Bilwa Parwat in Haridwar. The prime attraction of Mansa Devi Temple or Mansa Mata Mandir includes two awe-inspiring sculptures. While one of the Goddesses of Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar has eight arms, the other one stands in the shrine with five arms and three mouths. This unique traits of the two presiding deities makes Mansa Devi Temple one of the outstanding religious appeals of Haridwar.

Dedicated to Mansa Devi, the consort of Vasuki who is the king of snakes, the temple is visited by huge number of devotees who prefer to walk up the hill to seek the blessings of the presiding Goddesses. However arrangements of ropeway and trolley are also available to arrive at the temple premises.

Among the many must visits in Haridwar the Mansa Devi Temple claims a special mention. Enshrined with two unique idols the Mansa Devi Temple is one of the three Siddhpeeths of Haridwar.

Jairam Ashram

Jairam Ashram is counted as one of the must visits in Haridwar. A prime spot of Haridwar district, Jairam Ashram is visited by huge number of tourists every year. There are excellent accommodation facilities at Jairam Ashram which helps in attracting more number of people in the place.

Haridwar is a major pilgrimage center nestled in the quaint and serene hills of Uttaranchal. The world-famous Kumbh Mela takes place in Haridwar, which is one of the four such locations where the event occurs. From Har-ki-Puri and the Ganges to the ancient temples and ashrams, Haridwar is rich with many religious and natural relics.

Neel Dhara Pakshi Vihar

Neel Dhara Pakshi Vihar is a famous bird watching point which is around 3.5 km away from Haridwar. Located at the Bhimgoda Barrage of Haridwar, Neel Dhara Pakshi Vihar is popular for Siberian Cranes that are seen in the winter months at Laljiwala. A natural habitat of various species of migratory birds, Neel Dhara Pakshi Vihar is an ideal place to view one of nature's beautiful creations.

Situated on the banks of river Ganga, Neel Dhara Pakshi Vihar of Haridwar boasts of a serene and fascinating surrounding ambiance. Different types of migratory birds are found in Neel Dhara Pakshi Vihar from the beginning of the winter months. Tourists are often seen sitting in the Neel Dhara Pakshi Vihar watching the birds attentively. Those who enjoy the solitude of nature for them Neel Dhara Pakshi Vihar is the perfect place.

Bara Bazar

he Bara Bazar is a popular shopping hub on the Railway Road. As Haridwar is a religious town, one can find items related to Hindu worship. One may also get handicraft articles here to be taken back home as souvenirs. Rudraksha seeds, digestive supplements, Ayurvedic medicines and varieties of sweets made from milk are popular buys here.