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Haridwar is one of the foremost pilgrimage destinations in India and is the place where the Ganga River reaches the plains. The holy city of Haridwar is one of the seven sacred cities of the country and pilgrims from all parts of India tour Haridwar in order to seek blessings of the gods and atone for their sins. The city is the gateway to four major pilgrimage destinations in Uttaranchal and it is believed that Gods left their footprints here.
There are thousands of temples on the banks of Ganga and the legends associated with some of them are extraordinary and unbelievable. On your tours to Haridwar, you must visit the various ghats of the city during the time of 'aarti' in the evenings when thousands of 'diyas' are lighted and floated in water. It is a wonderful sight and the devotion of the people performing the evening prayers lends a magical touch to the evening. You can visit Gangadwara Temple, Sapt Rishi Temple, Mansa Devi Temple and Chandi Devi Temple when you travel to Haridwar. Haridwar is also one of the four venues of the world-famous 'Kumbh Mela' that occurs once in every twelve years. Haridwar is not only a pilgrimage destination but also a major center for herbal medicines and a hub for the practice of yoga. Some major industries, including Bharat Heavy Electrical India Limited, are situated in Haridwar. Haridwar is easily accessible by road and regular bus services link it to all major cities of Uttaranchal, Uttar Pradesh and to other major destinations of North India. The city is very well connected by rail to all major cities of India. On your Haridwar tours, you will find a large number of good-quality accommodations ranging from luxury hotels to budget hotels that are known for their friendly services and modern amenities. For detailed information on Haridwar travel you can check out the following links:
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