Moksh City Haridwar: A Pilgrimage City in Entire India

 

The divine city Haridwar offers a joyful and alluring brew of culture. Being one of the most popular holiest cities in India, Haridwar often full of disciples. And, it is located near the holy river Ganga has made it earn more fame. In today's time, it has become more than just a spiritual place, where people want to do saturate of the ashes and want to take a dive in the holy water of Ganga to wash away their sins and negativity. It also becomes a center for learning the Sanskrit language and it has reformed into meditation & Yoga, a spiritual and cultural center. The present-day, Haridwar is the rumination of the culture of India and that's the reason it fascinates much to its devotees.

Haridwar (Source: Mango Hotel)

Best Places to Visit in Haridwar

Har Ki Pauri

Har ki Pauri is a sacred Ghat based on the banks of River Ganga in Haridwar. This area of the city is much famous among tourists and also with Hindu pilgrims visiting this city. Ganga Aarti, the evening prayers are a great thing for which you can go there and witness.

Mansa Devi temple (Source: Haridwar Rishikesh tourism)

Mansa Devi Temple

Mansa Devi Temple is one of a popular tourist destination and sacred site in Haridwar. This temple is home to Mansa Devi.  You can reach there by cable car journey because it is on the top of the hill where this temple is located. By this ride, the tourists get to enjoy the amazing view of the city.

Bharat Mata Mandir (Source: my own city)

Bharat Mata Temple

Foundation of Bharat Mata temple laid by Swami Satyamitranand Giri, is based at the bank of Ganga that flows through Haridwar. It’s one incredible and famous temple in the Haridwar. This temple having an eight-floor structure and each floor dedicated to various Gods and mythological heroes. The 01st floor is for Bharat Mata, while on the 02nd floor there is Shur Mandir that is committed to the renowned heroes of India. The 03rd floor is known as the Matri Temple. The 04th floor is exclusively for saints from numerous religions, including Sikhism, Buddhism, and Jainism. And, this is also known as Sant Temple. On the 06th floor is basically for the history and beauty of distinct provinces. And, Goddess Shakti can also be seen on the 06th floor. The 07th floor is committed to all the face of the Lord Vishnu and the 08th floor is for Lord Shiva.

Chandi Devi Temple

Chandi Devi Temple (Source: Holidify)

Chandi Devi temple Built by King Suchat Singh, you can reach the temple by trekking around 3kms from Chandighat or by taking the cable car. According to people, it is the place where Goddess Chandi killed Chanda-Munda, army chief of the Demon Kings Shumbha and Nishumba.

Bara Bazaar (Sourec: YouTube)

Bara Bazaar

Bara Bazar is a popular shopping place Situated on the Railway Road in Haridwar. Haridwar is a religious town, so we can expect here items that are required in a Puja (Worship).

Bhimgoda Kund/Tank

The Bhimgoda Kund/Tank is situated about 1km from Har ki Pauri which having historical importance. People said that while proceeding to the Himalaya, the Pandavas stopped by to drink water here in Haridwar and Bhimgoda is the place where Bhima drew water from the rocks by thrusting his knee.

Bhimgoda Tank (Source: trawell.in)

Daksha Temple (Source: Haridwar Travel Agents)

Daksha Mahadev Temple

The temple is a tribute to a Hindu mythological legend of Lord Shiva.

Kanva Rishi Ashram

Kanva Rishi Ashram is situated about 40kms away from the bustling Haridwar city it is a haven for nature lovers and peace.

Kanva Rishi Ashram (Source: Govind Bhawan)

Sapt Rishi Ashram or Sapt Sarovar

Saptrishi Ashram Haridwar (Source: Uttarakhand Darshan)

Sapt Rishi Ashram is 4.7 km away from Har Ki Pauri, it’s one place that every visitor should visit. This ashram is the Sanskrit learning point. Sapt Rishi Ashram was the place where seven sages, namely Kashyapa, Vashisht, Gautam, Jamadagni, Vishwamitra, Bhardwaj, and Atri once meditated.

Shantikunj Ashram

Shantikunj Ashram (Source: My Own City)

It is headquartered of one of the most famous spiritual and social organizations and Situated at the bank of River Ganga and it is about 5 km far from Haridwar railway station, Shantikunj is famous for a spiritual and large number of people come here for seeking spiritual guidance.

Chilla Wildlife Sanctuary

It is popularly known as the Rajaji Wildlife Sanctuary, It is located at a distance of just 18kms from Haridwar.  It is home to many wildlife species like Elephants, Tigers, Bears, and Small cats.

Chilla Wildlife Sanctuary (Source: Rajaji National Park)

How To Explore This Devotee City

Haridwar is full of holy places it’s not easy for everyone to explore the Haridwar in a single day visit plan. So, it’s better to stay there at least 2-3 months to explore it in a keen sight. And, it can be much expensive to stay in the hotel room and also not much easy to stay in any Dharamshala. So, there is only an option left which is a homestay service or buying your own holiday home property near Har Ki Pauri.

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How To Reach Haridwar

The easiest way to reach Haridwar from Delhi takes you around 4 hours, which is to take Dehradun Janshatabdi from New Delhi Railway Station to Haridwar Station. And, the fastest way to reach there from Delhi takes you around 3 hours, which is to take flight from Delhi to Dehradun’s Jolly Grant Airport then hire a taxi from Dehradun to the holy city Haridwar.