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About Haridwar

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Haridwar, "Gateway to the abode of gods" blessed by the holy trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva nestles on the banks of River Ganga. Renowned for the "Maha Kumbh Mela" appearing every 12 years and the Ardh (half) Kumbh performed every six years fortunately beautifies India drawing a number of pilgrims and devotees to commemorate this divine event. Haridwar also provides plenty to learn.

Area:  12.302 sq. Kms.

Best Time to Visit:  Round the year.

Climate:  Haridwar is situated at a height of almost 300 meters above sea level and the temperature usually hovers around 40°C during summers. Winters see the mercury dipping to as low as 6°C.

Main Languages:  Hindi, Punjabi, Garhwali and English.

Population:  About 2 Lakhs.

Temperature:  Summer - Max : 40.9^oC. Min : 15.6^oC.
Winter - Max : 16.6 ^oC. Min : 6.00^oC.

Hotels in Haridwar

Hotel Classic Residency

Hotel Milap Mansion

Balrampur House

Hotel Pramila

Tourist Attractions in Haridwar

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 i...

Gorakhnath Temple

Gorakhnath Temple, an very old pilgrimage destination, is dedicated to Guru Gorakhnath. The other tourist places in Haridwar include Kalika Temple, Kankhal Temples,Tapkeshwar temple dedicated to Lord ...

Pawan Dham Temple

Pawan Dham Temple is located about 500 mt further, along the Rishikesh road. The temple is famed for it's fantastic glass and mirrorwork and it's elaborately garbed idols. Pawan Dham Temple is situate...

Har Ki Pauri

City: Haridwar State: Uttaranchal Location: North India Constructed By: Vikramaditya Type of Construction: Ancient Type of Building: Pilgrimage Center Dedicated To: Lord Shiva Other ...

Chandi Devi Temple

City: Haridwar State: Uttaranchal Location: North India Year of Construction: 1929 AD Constructed By: Suchat Singh Type of Construction: Medieval Type of Building: Temple Dedicated To...

Chilla Wildlife Sanctuary

Chilla Wildlife Sanctuary The area has traditionallly been known for elephants that migrate through it. A few tiger, bear and small cats are seen along with interesting birds. General Informatio...

Haridwar Tour Package

Shri Hemkund Sahib & Valley Of Flowers
7 N /8 D / Delhi - Haridwar - Joshimath - Ghangaria - Hemkund Sahib - Valley of Flower - Govindghat - Rishikesh

Char Dham Yatra
11 N /12 D / Haridwar - Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Kedarnath - Badrinath

Do Dham Yatra Package
7 N /8 D / Delhi - Haridwar - Rudraprayag - Kedarnath - Badrinath

Do Dham Yatra Gangotri and Yamunotri
6 N /7 D / Delhi - Haridwar - Rishikesh - Gangotri

Yoga & Meditation Tour
8 N /9 D / Delhi - Haridwar - Rishikesh

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