Embark on a journey to God's holy abode by visiting the sacred city of Haridwar, the gateway to heaven. Haridwar, literally translating to 'hari ka dwar' or 'The Gateway to God', is one of the holiest cities in the country. Haridwar or Hardwar is propitiously the point from where the holy river Ganges emerges from the mighty Himalayas. The chiming of the temple bells and the chanting of prayers by the priests welcome as a traveler or pilgrim enter this holy city in Uttarakhand, India. Located in the foothills of the Shivalik ranges, the sight of the azure Ganges flowing in its might bewitches any traveler while the aura of the city fills that mind with tranquility. People from different parts of the city visit this state to take a dip in the holy river and wash away their sins.
The history of Haridwar dates back to the time of the creation of the world by Lord Brahma. The mythological legends suggest that Haridwar is the same spot where a few drops from the pot of immortality nectar fell when the Gods and the demons churned the ocean. This makes Haridwar a place of eternal salvation. The Mauryans and the Kushans ruled this sacred city in the past and various other spiritual leaders like Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Yudhisthira, Sage Kapila, and Agastya Muni also left their footprints on different ghats of this sacred city. Detailed information about all these religious sites can be heard from the tourist guides that you can hire in Haridwar or get with your Haridwar Holiday Packages.
Har Ki Pauri is the most sacred Ganga Ghats in Haridwar. Here people from different parts of the country bath to wash away their sins. The 'Panch Tirth' aka 'Five Pilgrimages' in Haridwar is an essential part of all the Haridwar Tour Packages. These five holy pilgrimages include Gangadwar (Har ki Pauri), Bilwa Tirtha (Mansa Devi Temple), Kushawart (Ghat in Kankhal), and Neel Parvat (Chandi Devi Temple). Apart from these, famous sightseeing location in and around Haridwar included in the Haridwar Holiday Travel Packages are Bharat Mata Temple, Bhimgoda Kund, Kanva Rishi Ashram, Daksha Mahadev temple, Sapt Sarovar, Chilla Wildlife Sanctuary, and Patanjali Yog Peeth. The evening aartis at the Ganga Ghats must not be missed while on a trip to Haridwar to witness the sight of the floating diyas on the pious waters of the Ganga River.
Haridwar Packages can never be complete without some hours dedicated to shopping in the Bara Bazaar, Moti Bazaar, Jwalapur, Upper Road or Ranipur Mor. Be it the Rudraksha ornaments and deity statues or CDs comprising of bhajans and other devotional items, a lot can be bought from these common shopping streets in the sacred city. A visit to famous eateries like Aahaar Restaurant, Bhagwati's Chhole Bhature, Kashyap Kachori Bhandar, and Chotiwala Restaurant should also be a part of the schedule of Haridwar Packages that you book.
In order to reach Haridwar, the best mode of transport is the road and rail. Although it is just 35kms away from the Jolly Grant Airport in Delhi, the regular frequency of the rail and bus services from different parts of the country make them a more feasible option. More »
