Haridwar, Gateway to God, has numerous ashrams, ghats, temples, and other revered sites for Hindu pilgrims. The city witnesses a large number of footfalls year-round and it is increasing every year exponentially. Below are some most popular places to visit in Haridwar that you must include in your
Haridwar Tour Packages.
Har Ki Pauri
Har ki Pauri is the first place in Haridwar that you must visit once in your lifetime. The meaning of Har ki Pauri is Lord Shiva’s steps – situated on the banks of Ganges. According to the Vedic literature, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva visited this place. Being the most scared ghat, Har ki Pauri is the must visit destination if you want to take a dip in holy river. In the evening, you can also attend Ganga Aarti in Haridwar.
Mansa Devi Temple
It is another most popular place which is located at Bilwa Parvat on the Shivalik Hills. Dedicated to Goddess Mansa, this temple is known as siddha peeth. It is believed that Goddess Mansa fulfils all the wishes of her devotees. You can reach here by trekking or taking ropeway. Surely, it is the best thing to do in Haridwar.
Chandi Devi Temple
In Haridwar, another sidhpeeth is Chandi Devi Temple which is dedicated to Goddess Chandi. Numerous devotees visit this temple to get their wishes fulfilled. Located at the top of Shivalik Hills’ Neel Parvat, this temple was constructed by the Kashmir King Suchan Singh. In 8th century, the idol was established by Adi Shankaracharya. Take ropeway or trek to reach the temple. From here, you