Location: Haridwar
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The holy city of Haridwar translates to "Gateway to God," and the breathtaking city, replete with temples, is a magnet for religious pilgrims from all over the globe. Religious festivals hold even further draw, and tourists can’t helped but be compelled by the city’s aura of intense spirituality. Don’t miss the Har ki Pauri and the Chandi Devi Temple.
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1. Har ki Pauri
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,567 reviews
Har Ki Pauri Haridwar : Haridwar is one of the most ancient pilgrimage centers in India that has been reverence from times immemorial. 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. These four spots have today become places where the Kumbh Mela is celebrated every 12 years in succession - Nasik, Ujjain, Haridwar and Allahabad. Millions of devotees and tourist congregate from all over the world to celebrate this celestial event and perform ritualistic bathing on the banks of the river Ganges.
Reviewed By captaincoolest - New Delhi, India
Har Ki Pauri at Haridwar is the real gateway to heaven.This place has a great significance in Hindu mythology and it is highly worshipped.This is the place where ashes are submerged in Ganges since time immemorial. This is one of the greatest pilgrimage in Hindu religion.The Har Ki Pauri is worshipped like none other place in human history.The Ganges is worshipped every morning and evening without fail and it is termed as Ganga Arti.The Ganga Arti is attended by thousands of people who come here to seek blessings of mother Ganga.The river Ganga is considered as mother in hindu religion and it is highly respected and worshipped by Crores of Hindus all over the world.The people take holy dip in this pious river to wash away their sins and seek divine blessings.The month of Sawan during monsoons is considered to be the most sacred period to take holy dip in Ganges.People from far away towns of Delhi,Haryana,Rajasthan walk several hundreds of Kilometers during Kanwar yatra.The Kanwarias carry Ganga water in pots,cans and walk all the way from har ki pauri to their home towns.The Kanwar yatra takes place for almost 15-20 days and culminate on the occassion of Maha Shiv ratri when holy water of Ganga is poured over Shiv linga. The har ki pauri comes to a standstill during Kanwar yatra when millions of people flock togehter to take a holy dip in mother Ganga.
2. Chandi Devi Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 516 reviews
Reviewed By 9971600663 - Ghaziabad District, India
Category : History/ Religion Ideal Time - 3 Hrs / Rating 4.6 Out 5 Chandi Devi Temple :Located 3.5 Kms from Har Ki Pauri . The Temple Is Dedicated to Chandi devi , a form of the Hindu deity Durga .The chandi devi Temple is one of the most ancient Temples in india and Attracts Thousand of pilgrims during The festivals of Navratra and the Kumbha mela . The Temple was Founded By the Ancient Hindu Philosopher adi Shankaracharya who Lived During 700 -820 AD. All Day open (6 Am to 8PM )With aarti timings at 5 :30 Am . Mansa Devi and Chandi Devi Ropeway validity - 3Days Validity - Rs 350 , Child below 110 Cm - Rs 200
3. Ganga Aarti at Haridwar
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4.5 based on 2,089 reviews
Ganga Aarti Means Prayer for the River Ganga. The Ganga is holy river in India. It is worshipped as a goddess. Every day Morning and Evening Ganga Aarti is organised by Ganga Sabha at Har Ki Pauri. Morning and evening time for Aarti is according to Sunset and Sunrise. There is no entry fees or charges for the ceremony. A large number of people gather on both side of the river Ganga to experience and take part in this amazing ceremony. Ganga Lahari Mantra is chanted while making offering to Ganga "Panchamrut" anf flowers. Last part of the Ganga Aarti is special Aarti song for river Ganga which pilgrims / visitors can hear through loud speakers. Pandits will be offering Aarti during the song with special copper "Diya". During some festivals and busy season like may june overwhelming crowd gather here specially during the evening ceremony. Place to seat is difficult sometimes. It is best to reach at least one hour before the sunset time if you want to find better place.
Reviewed By 183gitaj - Ahmedabad, India
Amazing & divine experience of Ganga Aarti in the evening!! Enjoyed more as Hotel Ganga Lehri had organised with local Guruji & we were sitting very near to main aarti place! The diyas in all the Aartis & it’s shadows in the river created magnificent view. Amazing to hear Aarti & people’s participation in it! One gets the feeling of heaven on earth !! Har har Gange!!
4. Vaishno Devi Temple
5. Pawan Dham
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By macedonboy - Glasgow, United Kingdom
I was told that Pawan Dham Temple is one of the most visited Hindu temples in Haridwar. When I saw it, I wasn’t surprised. The design and layout of the temple is very distinctive. Much of the interior is decorated in a mixture of mirrors and colour glass tiles. One of the presiding deities is a Vishvarupa or universal form of Krishna. Not something I see often in Hindu temples, so it was doubly interesting.
6. Saptrishi Ashram
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4.5 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By Me1593 - Surat, India
I didnt stayed here, but I have spent some time at Saptrishi Ashram. Loved the location, atmoshphere!
7. Ma Anandamayee Ashram
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4.5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By BijitS12
I want to give more stars but here is the limit of only 5 stars. We (Myself and my wife) planned for a short trip to Haridwar and decided to stay in an Ashram to get the feelings of Ashram Staying. We communicated to Maa Anadamayi Ashram (Kankhal) and management allowed us to stay at their Ashram. We reached Ashram at 11.00 PM on 25/5/17. Our Staying room was big, spacious, neat and clean with attached toilet. The Ashram is adjacent to Maa Sati birth place (Sitala Temple), which is just opposite of the Ashram and Daksha Prajapati temple is about 100 meter distance. The Ganga is flowing (Canal) just beside the temple. The ghat is neat and clean and shadowed by many big Bat briksha (banyan trees). The place is quite silent and one can find calm and peace there. We took bath in the Ghat of Daksha Prajapati temple, in the Ghat Ladies change room also there. From Ashram frequent Auto and Battery Rishka also there for the city tour. We attended morning Aarti at 7.30 am, its very heart touching can't explain through words. In the Temple Maa's Samadhi is there. The backside of the temple one can find the big Rudraksha Tree. I have seen 1st time this tree. Next day we went to Har ki pouri (Battery Rishka fare was Rs 20 pp), from there we decided to visit Rishikesh. We catch a bus from Har ki pouri Stop and Reached to Rishikesh ISBT bus stand, from there we took an auto to reach Ram Jhula. We crossed the Ganga by boat. Another side we visited Gita Bhawan and Parmarth sangha. Both are the walk-able distance from Ghat. After the visit, we crossed Ganga through Ram Jhula by walk and by auto we returned to ISBT bus stand. From there we reached at Har ki Pouri by Bus. In Har Ki pouri (Lower road) we took dinner at Mashi'r hotel (Famous for Bengali dish) and then we returned to Ashram at 11 pm. Next day early morning we bathed in Har ki Pouri Ghat and after did Lunch at Ashram. Then we went to ISBT bus stand, from there return to Ahmadabad via Delhi. The trip was very short and we decided to spend more time in the future trip. Another thing I forgot to mention, it is Ashram food. the Tiffin, Lunch and dinner facility is there and the food is soo tasty and it is just like energetic Swatik bhojan. The behaviors and dealing of Ashram office staff, canteen staff was very very nice. Swamiji gave us short spiritual knowledge which was quite informative. We are very thankful to Ashram management team for allowing us to stay and get the feeling of Ashram staying. Jai Maa.
8. Daksh Mahadev Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 193 reviews
Reviewed By VIVEKCOOL30
This is place where Goddess Sati left her life after getting insulted with his father and after that Lord Shiva gives punishment to Sati's Father. Place is of great religious importance for Hindus and must be visited if you are on Haridwar trip. Temple is beautiful and Ganga Rives also flows on back side. View of Ganga River is also beautiful from here and one can take bath also in Ganga and can feel blessed. Beautiful and Divine darshan of Lord Shiva can be done at this temple. Temple also have birth place of Sati Mata. Overall its a must visit place at Haridwar and one should blessings of Lord Shiva after visiting temple.
9. Piran Kaliyar Sharif
10. Shri Vyas Ashram
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By Dream175520 - Bengaluru, India
Very nice place Vyas Mandir located very close to the Bank of Holy River Ganga good Accomodation very cool and calm place to stay
