5 Best Tourist Places to visit in Haridwar for a religious trip
Haridwar is located at Devo ki Bhoomi (Land of God) Uttarakhand. It is the most popular religious tourist destination for Hindu also most visited places in Uttarakhand, approximately 5-10 million peoples are coming every year during the month of Savan ( July- August ). It offers the most popular Ganga Ghat in the World “Har Ki Pauri” here everyday Approximately 10k visitors enjoyed Ganga Aarti during the evening time. Here, I am sharing the Best Famous places to visit in Haridwar you must visit During your Haridwar Journey.
Best Tourist Places at Devo ki Bhoomi – Haridwar
- Har ki Pauri
- Mansa Devi Temple
- Chandi Devi Temple
- Bharat Mata Mandir
- Rajaji Tiger Reserve Park
1. Har ki Pauri
This is the famous Ganga Ghat in Haridwar and every evening Ganga Aarti is organized by the local priest. Har ki Pauri means Footstep of Lord Shiva. According to one of the Hindu myths, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva appear here. One another myth of this place Lord Brahma, he is also known as the creator of the Universe had performed a sacrifice here. There is a footprint of the ghats which is also called Footprints of Lord Vishnu.
Timing = Always Open
Visit Duration = 1-2 Hours
Entry Fee = Free
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2. Mansa Devi Temple
This Temple is located at the top of the Sivalik Hill in Haridwar. This is one of the most famous temples in Haridwar and it is dedicated to Goddess Mansa Devi. Mansa Devi temple is one of the Siddh Peeth temples in Haridwar. You can reach here by two mediums, one is by cable car and the second one is trekking approximate one-half kilometer from near Har ki Pauri Ghat.
Timing = 07:00Am – 07:00Pm
Visit Duration = 1-2 Hours
Entry Fee = Free
3. Chandi Devi Temple
This temple is dedicated to Goddess Candi Devi and it is located at the top of Neel Parvat. It is built in 1929 by the king of Kashmir Suchat Singh. Chandi Devi temple is the second Siddh Peeth Temple in Haridwar.
Timing = 07:00Am – 07:00Pm
Visit Duration = 1-2 Hours
Entry Fee = Free
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4. Bharat Mata Mandir
This is one of the most unique temples in Haridwar. It consisting of eight stories and it is a major attraction for travelers in Haridwar. The temple was built by Satyamitranand Gir and this temple has the eighth floor. The late Indian Prime Minister Smt Indira Gandhi inaugurated the Bharat Mata Mandir herself in the year 1983.
Timing = 07:00Am – 07:00Pm
Visit Duration = 1-2 Hours
Entry Fee = Free
5. Rajaji National Park
This National Park consists of 9 ranges and is spread over 820.40 sq.km. of Haridwar. Park, which marks the northern limits of the Asiatic elephant, is one of the safest heavens for jumbos in the country. At present, there are approximately 415 elephants in the park and the male, the female ratio is excellent.
Timing = 07:00Am – 07:00Pm
Visit Duration = 2-4 Hours
Entry Fee = Free
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Frequently Asked Question?
A. You can reach Haridwar by bus and train. You can be caught the bus at Kashmiri Gate(ISBT) bus Stand and you can be caught the train at New Delhi Railway Station.
A. There is no objection to carry a camera inside the mentioned Temple & location.
A. July and August is the best time to visit Haridwar because there so much rush here. This month is famous just because peoples visit Haridwar for prey.
A. Bus Stand = Haridwar Bus Stand and Railway Station = Haridwar Junction.
