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Chandi Devi : Situated at a distance
of 6 Kms from Haridwar, Chandi Devi temple stands on the top of Neel
Parvat hill. Suchat Singh, the King of Kashmir, built this temple in
1929. From Chandi Ghat, the visitors have to trek around 3 Kms, on the
hill to reach this temple.
Mansa Devi : Mansa Devi Temple is located atop the
Bilwa Parvat hill. It can be reached by the rope way or by the
trekking route leads to top. The hilltop offers the breathtaking view
of Haridwar city. The temple houses one goddess having three mouths
and six arms while another has eight arms.
Daksha Mahadev Temple : Located at Kahkhal, 4 Kms
from Haridwar, this place is considered one of the five sacred places
in Haridwar. The Daksha Mahadev temple is linked to a mythology,
related to the king of this place Daksha Prajapati and his daughter
Sati and his son-in-law Lord Shiva.
Sapt Rishi : Legend goes that at Sapt Rishi, the
river Ganges splits herself in seven currents. Sapt Rishi offers a
very beautiful sight, which draws tourists.
Maya Devi : Maya Devi Temple is one of the
Shaktipeeths (Places of special religious significance) in India. This
ancient temple is also the Adhisthatri deity of Haridwar. It is
believed that when Lord Shiva was carrying his burnt wife Sati, her
heart and navel had fallen here.
How to Reach Haridwar
Air : The Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun (52 Kms)
is the nearest airport. Flights are available from major cities to
Dehradun.
Rail : Haridwar Railway Station, is well-connected
to all the major towns of India.
Road : The N.H - 45, passed through the Haridwar
city, so the city is well-connected to major cities and towns of
India. Regular buses from Delhi are available. The state transport and
private buses run to nearby destinations. The distance of some
important places from Haridwar are Delhi (214 Kms), Rishikesh (24
Kms), Dehradun (52 Kms), Meerut (129 Kms) and Saharanpur (81 Kms)
Accommodation
The city is dotted with several hotels, which offer plenty of
accommodation facilities. Some of the famous hotels are Hotel Classic
Residency, Hotel Midtown, Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, Sagar
Ganga Resorts and Hotel Haveli Hari Ganga.
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Ardh Kumbh : The Ardh Kumbh is held every six years,
which attracts visitors from all corners of the country. It is believed
that a holy dip in the Ganges during the fair, provides Moksha or Nirvana.
A large number of people gather here to take the holy dip during Ardh
Kumbh. The Saints, Naga (naked) Sadhus, and other visitors throng the city
during Ardh Kumbh.
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