Haridwar Temple :
One of the holiest cities along the banks of the Ganges, Haridwar associates a lot of significance to Indian mythology. Legend has it that in the Vanaparva section of the Mahabharata, sage Dhaumya mentions Haridwar and Kankhal while speaking to Yudhisthira about the tirthas of India, Gangadwar. One of the Char Dhams (the four main centers of pilgrimage in Uttarakhand namely, Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri), the city of Haridwar came under the reign of the Maurya Empire (322–185 BC), and later under the Kushan Empire (1st–3rd centuries).
Information about Haridwar Temple (Har-ki-Pairi) :
Location: Haridwar
State: Uttaranchal
Capital: Dehradun
Language: Hindi, English, Garhwali
Temperature: Max 18˚C, Min 10˚C (summer), Max 5˚C, Min 0˚C (winter)
Best Season: May to June and September to November
About Haridwar :
One of the favorite tourist destinations in India for pilgrims and travelers alike, Haridwar offers several options. Located to the north of the center, Hari-ki-Pairi (or Har-ki-Pairi) is considered to be the city’s focal point, where devotees assemble for a holy dip in the Ganges. Legend says that this is where a drop of nectar fell as a result of the manthan – churning of the oceans – Mythologically it signifies the start of the world.
Mansa Devi Mandir, on top of a hill near the center of town is reached by cable car or by a road that gently rambles uphill, starting from the Railway Road. The views around the temple are the main attractions here.
Devoted to Mother India, Bharat Mata Mandir, at 5 km to the north of the center is partly temple and partly a nation building exercise, with seven storeys that are home to deities, saints, and secular heroes of all Indian faiths.
At 8-9km from railway station, the Chandidevi Mandir, is another of the wonderful tourist attractions in Haridwar atop the ‘Neel Parvat’ on the eastern bank of river Ganga. Built in 1929 A.D. by the king of Kashmir, Suchat Singh, it is dedicated to Goddess Chandi.
At 7-8 km from railway station in the south Kankhal town, the Daksh Mandir is dedicated to Lord Shiva and sees the influx of several tourists and pilgrims.
A city famous for the Kumbh Mela.
How to Reach Haridwar :
By Air :
Nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, which is a domestic airport located at about just 20 km away from city center. Taxi cabs are available from airport to Haridwar city, which cost about Rs 400. The airport operates daily flights to Delhi. Nearest International airport is Delhi, which is about 200 km away. Delhi airport is well connected to most of the domestic airports and foreign airports.
By Train :
Haridwar railway station is a major station well connected to all major cities in India.
By Road :
Haridwar is well connected by tourist bus services and state owned bus services. All cities in and around Haridwar are connected by state buses. Many deluxe buses are available at a regular interval from Delhi to Haridwar with a fare less than Rs 500 per head.