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Haridwar

Har Ki Pauri
King Vikramaditya constructed this sacred Ghat in memory of his brother Bhatrihari who it is believed had come to Haridwar to meditate on the banks of the Ganga. This ghat later came to be known as Har-Ki-Pauri (also called Brahamakund). At twilight, golden hues of floral diyas reflected in the river Ganga present the most enchanting sight. The imprint of Lord Hari’s footprint hallows the riverbank temple here. The ghat is regarded the most sacred and auspicious point to bathe in the Ganga during the 12 year Kumbh and the 6 year Ardh Kumbh.

Har Ki Pauri

King Vikramaditya constructed this sacred Ghat in memory of his brother Bhatrihari who it is believed had come to Haridwar to meditate on the banks of the Ganga. This ghat later came to be known as Har-Ki-Pauri (also called Brahamakund). At twilight, golden hues of floral diyas reflected in the river Ganga present the most enchanting sight. The imprint of Lord Hari’s footprint hallows the riverbank temple here. The ghat is regarded the most sacred and auspicious point to bathe in the Ganga during the 12 year Kumbh and the 6 year Ardh Kumbh.

Sapt Rishi Ashram and Sapt Sarovar
According to legend the Saptarshis (seven sages) were deep in meditation here. The Ganga, not wanting to disturb them split herself into seven streams (Sapt Sarovar) around them.

Mansa Devi Temple
The temple of Goddess Mansa Devi is situated at the top of Bilwa Parwat. The rope-way with its brightly coloured cable cars take devotees to the old hilltop of Mansa Devi.

Chandi Devi Temple
The Chandi Devi temple at the top of Neel Parvat on river Ganga’s banks was built in1929 A.D. by the King of Kashmir-Suchat Singh. A three kilometers trek from Chandighat, it is believed that the main statue was established by the Adi Shankaracharya in 8th century AD. It is at a distance of six kilometers on Neel Parvat on the other bank of River Ganga.

Maya Devi Temple
This is an ancient temple of Maya Devi the Adhisthatri deity of Hardwar, known as one of the Siddhapethas. Said to be the places where the hearts and navel of Goddess Sati had fallen.

Daksha Mahadev Temple
The ancient temple of Daksha Mahadev stands in the south Kankhal town. Mythology has it that King Daksha Prajapati, father of Sati (Lord Shiva's first wife) performed yagya at this place, but didn’t invite Lord Shiva (Mahadev). Feeling insulted, Sati burnt herself in the yagya kund. Provoked by this, the ganas (followers) of Lord Shiva killed King Daksha. Later, Lord Shiva brought him back to life.

Daksha Mahadev Temple

The ancient temple of Daksha Mahadev stands in the south Kankhal town. Mythology has it that King Daksha Prajapati, father of Sati (Lord Shiva's first wife) performed yagya at this place, but didn’t invite Lord Shiva (Mahadev). Feeling insulted, Sati burnt herself in the yagya kund. Provoked by this, the ganas (followers) of Lord Shiva killed King Daksha. Later, Lord Shiva brought him back to life.

Accessibility

By Air
The nearest Airport is Jollygrant, BhaniaWala, Dehradun (41kms). Vayudoot services from Delhi. Indira Gandhi International Airport,Delhi (220kms)
By Rail
Connected with all important Cities of India viz., Bombay, Delhi, Agra, Howrah, Varanasi, Allahabad, Ujjain, Amritser, Dehradun, Lucknow, etc.
MAJOR TRAINS ARE :
4309/4310 Ujjain-Hardwar-Dehradun
2019/2020 Bombay-Hardwar-Dehradun.
4041/4042 Delhi-Hardwar-Dehradun.
4265/4266 Varanasi-Hardwar-Dehradun.
3009/3010 Howrah-Hardwar-Dehradun.
2017/2018 Delhi-Hardwar-Dehradun.
By Road
Hardwar on National Highway no.45 is will connected to all major cities and other parts of the state viz
Delhi (214 kms.)
Agra (386 kms.)
Ambala (168 kms.)
Badrinath (325 kms.)
Dehradun (52 kms.)
Kedarnath (250 kms.)
Saharanpur (81 kms.)
Nainital (286 kms.)
Local Transport Services
Private Bus Services, Tempo(Vikram), Auto Rickshaw, Tonga,Cycle-Rickshaw & Taxi

Accommodation

Government Tourist Rest Houses
Alaknanda Hotel, Buy Pass Road
Rahi Motel, Near Bus Stand

Ashram & Dharamshalas
Amar Lal Sindhi Dharamshala
Bhumaniketan Ashram
Jai Ram Ashram
Jhulelal Dharamshala
Sadhubela Ashram
ShantiKunj Ashram
Shri Ram Ashram
Vaidic Mohan Ashram

Info Center
Regional Tourist Office - Hardwar, Uttaranchal Pardesh, India. Tel. - +(91)- 133 - 427370
Tourist Bureau - Laltarao Bridge, Hardwar, Uttaranchal Pradesh, India . Tel. - +(91)- 133 - 424240
Tourist Information Center - Railway Station, Hardwar