Haridwar, a hub of Hinduism and a blessed town by the divine trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh (Shiva), is a sacred city in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. Situated on the banks of pious Ganges River and home to religiously-divine Har ki Pauri, it's a place where people attain Mosksha, get rid of their sins by a holy dip and enjoy the world's biggest religious gathering - Kumbh Mela - held once in 3 years.

Haridwar holds profound significance for religious tourists who want to get past their worldly desires, materialistic thoughts and lingering anxieties of death and birth. Temples are prime attractions in Haridwar, and the Chandi Devi temple- one of the Shaktipeeths of North India- is foremost of them. The Daksha Mahadev temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is placed among the existing ancient temples of India.

Har Ki Pauri is the most popular place in Haridwar, and most visited too for being a profoundly holy site. Hindus have a faith that bathing or taking a dip in Har Ki Pauri rids one of all their sins. The Mansa Devi temple, atop the Bilwa Parvat and dedicated to Goddess Mansa, is a popular spot and in fact, among the most visited temples of India.

The holy city of Haridwar has several religious landmarks and Har Ki Pauri is one of them - an immensely significant and famous ghat on the banks of the Ganges. It’s the place where Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu are presumed to have visited in the ancient times. The Ganges enters here from the mountains and then follows its journey into the plains and that’s why this place holds value.  The famous ‘evening aarti of Haridwar&r...

The holy city of Haridwar in Uttarakhand has several temples of repute and popularity and Mansa Devi Temple is one of them. Dedicated to goddess Mansa Devi, this Hindu temple is situated atop the BilwaParvat on the Sivalik Hills. Also known as BilwaTirth, it features among five pilgrimages or ‘panchtirth’ within the revered city. It’s the abode of Manasa, a form of Shakti. Devotees coming to Haridwar pay their reverence to godd...

Dedicated to Goddess Chandi Devi, Chandi Devi Temple is an ancient popular temple in the holy city of Haridwar, Uttarakhand. Atop the Neel Parvat of the Sivalik Hills, this 19th century temple was built by the King of Kashmir, however, the statue of the goddess exists here from the 8th century itself. The temple features among five pilgrimages within Haridwar, and it has a deep religious significance.     Like Mansa Devi Temp...

If you ever take up Haridwar tour, then take some time out and do visit the famous Chilla Wildlife Sanctuary which is not very far from this religious town. The sanctuary stretches over an area of 240 sq. km and is blessed with a natural beauty and wildlife. Its picturesque landscape serves as the natural habitat of 23 varieties of mammals and 315 different species of fauna.   Further, Chilla Wildlife Sanctuary is an integral part of t...

Just about 5 km from the religious town of Haridwar is located the beautiful and popular Saptrishi Ashram. Founded in 1943 by Goswami Guru Dutt, this quaint old is in faintly dilapidated statue today but continues to draw visitors in a good number. The purpose of the ashram was to indulge in the work of the revival of the Hindu traditions, thus it remains a major attraction in the spiritual town. The Saptrishi Ashram complex has a Sanskrit Colle...

The holy and religious city of Haridwar in Uttarakhand is home to many famous places of worship and Maya Devi Temple is one of them. This ancient temple is considered one of three SiddhPeeth located in the state, and it’s dedicated to goddess Maya. Previously, the city of Haridwar was also known as Mayapuri as goddess Maya is the deity here. As per legends, the heart and navel of goddess Sati feel on the spot where the temple is located wh...