places to visit in Haridwar

This sacred Ghat was was constructed by kind Vikramaditya in memory of his brother Bhatrihari. It is believed that Bhatrihari eventually came to Haridwar to meditate by the banks of holy Ganga.

When he died, his brother constructed a Ghat in his name which later came to be known as Har-Ki-Pauri. This sacred bathing ghat is also known as Brahamakund.

The temple of Goddess Mansa Devi is situated at the top of Bilwa Parwat .Here one statue of the Goddess has three mouths and five arms while the other statue has eight arms.

The beautiful view of the city can be seen from this place. The temple can be reached by trolley through ropeway or on foot. Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar is an ancient and powerful Serpent Goddess, worshipped in different forms and names all over the world.

The temple of Chandi Devi at the top of Neel Parvat on the other bank of river Ganga was constructed in 1929 by the King of Kashmir-Suchat Singh.

The temple of dedicated to Goddess Chandi Devi and her deity was enshrined in the temple in the 8th century by Adi Shankaracharya.

The journey from Haridwar to Kankhal is quite a scenic one. During your drive, you can soak up heart-stirring views of the surrounding areas and the Himalayan landscape..

The temple has been built in the dedication of King Daksha Prajapati (Sati's father). The Daksha Mahadev temple is popular among devotees due to its association with an interesting legend.

Patanjali Yogpeeth in Haridwar, Uttarakhand is one of the largest Yoga institutes in India. Named after the Ancient Yog Guru Patanjali.

The institute is Ramdev's flagship project & has been set up for treatment, research & development in Yoga and Ayurveda, as well as the manufacturing of Ayurvedic medicines. It is also the home of the University of Patanjali.

Chilla Wildlife Sanctuary, located on the east bank of the River Ganges, sprawls over an area of 249 sq. km. Established in 1977.

This sanctuary was however combined with the sanctuaries of Motichur and Rajaji in 1983 so as to create Rajaji National Park. Situated at a distance of 10 km from Haridwar, the wildlife residing in this sanctuary includes elephants, tigers, bears and small cats.

Bharat Mata Temple Bharat Mata Mandir, which is also known as Mother India Temple, is one of the most visited temples located in Haridwar. The temple is dedicated to Bharat Mata by her devoted patriotic nationals.

Bharat Mata Mandir is also dedicated to all the patriotic freedom fighters, who contributed to the freedom of the country.

If you are in search of spiritual peace, Shanti Kunj in Haridwar is one of the best places to visit. Officially, the ashram is registered by the name of Shri Ved Mata Gayatri Trust.

The overall ambiance at Shanti Kunj and the lessons that are being tough here on a regular basis set a wonderful example of the best religious discipline.