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Haridwar is a highly revered city in the state of Uttarakhand. The holy town is a major attraction for the pilgrims around the world. The city has a very rich popularity among the pilgrimage destinations. The Haridwar city is also known as the "Gateway to the Lord". The word Haridwar is combined of two words 'Hari' stands for Lord and 'dwar' stands for gate. That is why this sacred site is famous as "Gateway to the Lord". This worthy place is located on the bank of sacred river Ganga. There are many shrines, temples and ashrams to offer the prayer and for pilgrimage. This is a hustling site with crowded markets.
Haridwar is the Gateway of Chardham yatra too. People from all over the world visit the devoted site every year to perform the Chardham yatra. The Chardham yatra adds Yamunotri, Gangotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath the sacred destinations of devotion. According to the Hindu mythology it is said that the religious professionals named this holy site Haridwar. The city also very popular for the well known fair Kumbh Mela that happening once after every 12 years and Ardha Kumbh Mela after six years. Countless people take a part in this Mela. Different types of stalls and shops having religious aspects are the major attractions for the pilgrims. At a distance of 10 kilometer there is a 'Rajaji National Park" great for wild life lovers.
The place Haridwar occupies an area of 12 sq. kilo meter and elevated 2927 meters high above the sea level. And the Haridwar district capture an area of 2360 sq. kilo meter, located at the Northern India. Rishies, pundits, men, women and sages comes to Haridwar to take a holy dip into the holy River Ganga. In Hindu mythos the most Sacred River Ganga has a rich status for the Hindus or devotees. The place is also very famous for arts, science and culture. There are many institutions of arts, science and culture, student reach here and take admission to learn these. Rishikesh, Dehradun and Mussoorie are great tourist attraction. Tourist comes here every year to spend their holiday vacation here during September to June.
The Haridwar city is well connected with air, train and road. Jolly Grant is the nearest airport in Dehradun town which is accessible to reach Haridwar easily, without facing any traffic problem. Haridwar situated at a distance of 214 km from Delhi and 386 from Agra. It is well connected all most all the major towns of India, it has a railway station to each here conveniently. The Haridwar city is connected with national highway no. 45 with Delhi. These three ways to Haridwar is easily accessible to reach here.
History of Haridwar: The sacred heart of India
Haridwar has stood the test against time and is one of the seven holy pilgrimages in the country. This city was witness to Lord Brahma creating the world. The Mauryans reigned over the city from 322 to 185 BC. The city appealed to the curiosity and fascination of eminent personalities such as Guru Nanak, the founder of the Sikh religion; who bathed in the Kushwan Ghat before setting out on a pilgrimage. Maharaja Man Singh in Rajasthan took the initiative to renovate the Ghats, namely Har ki Pauri. Inevitably, Haridwar was ruled over by the British and they left their mark by building the Bhimgoda Dam in 1840 AD. Thereafter, the railway line was established - as the first sign of development in the city. After India received Independence, Haridwar gained significance as an entry point to pilgrims.
Timings: Best time to visit
Haridwar's proximity to the hills makes the climate rather pleasant throughout the year. However, the best time to visit the city would be during the summer season, when the days are hot, and the night brings with it cool breeze and some relief. Temperatures range from 18C to 40C in the summer. Monsoons take over in the months of July to September, however heavy rainfalls could derail you from the tracks of your planned itinerary. The winter season is relatively colder with temperatures ranging from 6C to 20C.
How to get to Haridwar: Rivers and Roads
By Road - The National Highway 58 connects Haridwar to the northern areas of the country such as Delhi, Badrinath, Muzaffarnagar, Roorkee, Meerut and Ghaziabad. Both private and state government buses are easily available from and to Haridwar. You have options of both AC and non-AC bus services.
By Rail - Haridwar has a railway station; well connected to major cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Nainital, Shimla, Mussorie and Ahmedabad.
By Air - The nearest airport to Haridwar is the Jolly Grant airport in Dehradun. The airport is located one hour and fifteen minutes away from the station.
Uttaranchal Tourism When Uttarakhand was nick-named as ‘Dev Bhoomi’ meaning the Land of Gods, few would have doubted the christening. Uttarakhand tours are elaborate and full of places to see. Whether you are river rafting in Rishikesh or taking a holy bath in river Ganga in Divine Haridwar or scaling high Himalayan reaches, Uttarakhand ensures an exhilarating experience that is like none other. You can always go through any Uttarakhand tourism guide available online. Uttarakhand tourism packages will take you from most revered Hindu shrines to Tibetan monasteries to Holy Ghats on the River Ganga. Once you visit this state, it will keep you wanting more of this beautiful Indian state.
