The top sightseeing places in Haridwar are Ganga Aarti in Haridwar, Har Ki Pauri, Chandi Devi Temple, Chilla Wildlife Sanctuary, Mansa Devi Temple, Haridwar, Bharat Mata Mandir Haridwar. Although, there are countless little gems to visit in Haridwar, here are our top five.
1: Har ki Pauri. Hari means (Lord/God) and Dwar means Gateway. Hence Haridwar means Gateway to the Lord. According to the India mythology, it is one of the four places where drops of elixir, Amrita accidentally spilled over from the pitcher or Kumbha, in which it was being carried away by the celestial bird Garuda, the vehicle of Lord Vishnu. Regarded as one of the most sacred Ghats in Haridwar and India, Har Ki Pauri is a revered landmark and is visited by devotees and visitors in large number seeking the blessings of Holy Ganga by offering their prayers. Har Ki Pauri which literally translates to 'Steps to Lord Shiva' is a must visit place when visiting Haridwar.
2: Chandi Devi Temple. The Chandi Devi Mandir, also known as Neel Parvat Teerth, is one of the five pilgrimages of Haridwar and is also known as Siddha Peetha, a place where devotees worship to fulfil their desire. Because of its location, the Chandi Devi temple is also a preferred choice for trekking tourists. You can also reach the temple zenith by the means of a ropeway, the view from which is exhilarating. The historic beauty of Chandi Devi Temple is best experienced as you hike your way up to the top.
3: Rajaji National Park. Famous for its wildlife, especially for tigers and elephants, Rajaji National Park has recently received the status of a Tiger Reserve by the Government of India. Encompassing the Shivalik mountain ranges, Rajaji National Park is abundantly rich in flora and fauna and proves a great holiday destination for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts alike. Named in the honour or C. Rajagopalchari, this national park spreads over 3 districts of Uttarakhand including Dehradun, Haridwar and Pauri Garhwal.
4: Fun Valley Water Park. Fun Valley is a gorgeous water park nestled in the valley of Haridwar. It offers close to 21 thrilling water rides, roller coasters, aqua dancing, DJ etc. In addition to that, it has an amusement park which boasts of a plethora of adventure activities to give you an adrenaline rush.
5: Patanjali Yogpeeth Haridwar. Patanjali Yogpeeth is a medical and research institute in Yoga and Ayurveda, located in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. The institute was established by him in 2006 for the practice and development of yoga and research on ayurveda and manufacture of Ayurvedic medicines. People visit the Patanjali Yogpeeth for Ayurvedic treatments and medications. It is also renowned as one of the largest yoga institutes in India as well as in the world.
Written by PointToPoint Staff
