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Haridwar is the gateway to the four
pilgrimages of Uttaranchal. It's also your starting point on the
journey to the sacred sources of the Ganga and the Yamuna Rivers.
According to legend, Prince Bhagirath performed penance here to
salvage the souls of his ancestors who had perished due to Sage
Kapila's curse. The penance was answered and the river Ganga
trickled forth from Lord Shiva's locks and its bountiful water
revived the sons of King Sagara. In the tradition of Bhagirath,
devout Hindus stand in the sacred waters here, praying for the
salvation of their ancestors.
The list of
attractions in Haridwar is endless. Har-Ki-Pauri, the sacred ghat
was constructed by King Vikramaditya in the memory of his brother
Bhartrihari. The golden reflection of floral diyas in the river
Ganges is the most enchanting sight in the twilight during the Ganga
aarti ceremony at the ghat.
Haridwar has a number
of interesting sites that you can include in your excursion.
Rishikesh, around 28 km off Haridwar, is at the base of the
Himalayas and it is where the Ganges comes down to the plains from
the hills. A breathtaking experience of natural beauty and
undiscovered wildlife awaits here. Not to mention the peace and
tranquility of a landscape associated with sages and meditation
Geographical Information:
Area
11.20 sq. km (City area).
Altitude
356 m (1190 ft).
Population
82,000
Distances from Major Cities:
- Delhi (214 kms.)
- Agra (386 kms.)
- Ambala (168 kms.)
- Badrinath (325 kms.)
- Dehradun (52 kms.)
- Kedarnath (250 kms.)
- Saharanpur (81 kms.)
- Nainital (286 kms.)
Accessibility:
Air
The nearest Airport is
Jollygrant, BhaniaWala, Dehradun (41kms). Vayudoot services from
Delhi. Indira Gandhi International Airport,Delhi (220kms)
Rail
Connected with all
important Cities of India viz., Bombay, Delhi, Agra, Howrah,
Varanasi, Allahabad, Ujjain, Amritser, Dehradun, Lucknow, etc.
Road
Haridwar is connected by road with most places of North India.
Climate:
Summer :- Max 41.0șC, Min 36.6șC.
Winter :- Max 32.2șC, Min 18.3șC.
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Clothing: |
Summer :- Cottons.
Winter :- Woolens. |
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Best Time to visit: |
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Through out the year. |
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