1. Har ki Pauri
Har Ki Pauri is a famous ghat here on the Ganges River in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India. This venerated site is a key feature in Haridwar’s holy city. “Har” literally means “God,” “Ki” literally means “‘s,” and “Pauri” means “steps.” During the Vedic period, Lord Vishnu is said to have visited the Brahmakund in Har Ki Pauri. It is thought to be the exact location when the Ganges departs the mountains and reaches the plains. The ghat is located on the west side of the Ganges canal, which diverts the Ganges to the north. Har Ki Pauri is also the site of thousands of pilgrims congregating, as well as the celebrations that began during Kumbha Mela, which happens in twelve years, and indeed the Ardh Kumbh Mela, that comes in six years, including the Punjabi festival of Vaisakhi, that falls annually April.
2. Mansa Devi Temple
Mansa Devi Temple, Haridwar is a Hindu temple devoted to the goddess Mansa Devi in the religious center of Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India. The temple was built on the peak of the Bilwa Parvat in the Sivalik Hills, the Himalayas’ lowest rock formation. The shrine is well-known for becoming the holy residence of Mansa Devi, an incarnation of Shakti that seemed to have arisen from Lord Shiva’s conceptions. Mansa is considered to be the sister of the snake Nga Vasuki. She is also thought to be Lord Shiva’s human incarnate’s daughter.
3. Chandi Devi Temple
The Chandi Devi Temple in Haridwar is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Chandi Devi located in the holy city of Haridwar in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. The temple is located atop the Neel Parvat on the eastern peak of the Sivalik Hills, the Himalayas’ southernmost mountain series. During his time as King of Kashmir, Suchat Singh erected the Chandi Devi Temple in 1929. The main murti of Chandi Devi in the temple, on the other hand, is supposed to have been erected in the 8th century by Adi Shankaracharya, one of the Hindu religion’s greatest priests. The temple, also known as Neel Parvat Teerth, is one of Haridwar’s Panch Tirth (Five Pilgrimages).
4. Pawan Dham
Pawan Dham is a non-profit social organization and one of the most popular Hindu pilgrimage places. The deities, which are decked with rich jewelry, are the main attractions of this shrine. This Hindu shrine is notable for its old Indian architecture, which includes beautiful glasswork and unusually shaped walls. Paying homage in the temple is said to cleanse you of your sins. This temple is easily accessible because it is about 2 kilometers from Haridwar and roughly 3 kilometers from Har Ki Pauri.
5. Ganga Aarti at Haridwar
Har ki Pauri and Ganga Aarti are two of Haridwar’s most prominent attractions. Ganga aarti is Ganga devotion. Every day from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, a large crowd gathers here for Ganga aarti (Daily). People spread diyas with petals down the River Ganges. The shadow reflects on the river, illuminating diyas as they flow. Ganga has an indescribable beauty that cannot be conveyed in words.
6. Patanjali Yog Peeth
Patanjali Yogpeeth, located in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, is one of the largest yoga institutes in India, if not the world. The institution, named after Rishi Patanjali, is Ramdev’s flagship endeavor. Its mission is to practice, investigate, and advance yoga and Ayurveda. Patanjali Yogpeeth’s General Secretary is Balkrishna. Ramdev is the Patanjali Yogapeeth’s Vice-Chancellor.
7. Daksheshwar Mahadev Temple
The Daksheswar Mahadev or Daksha Mahadev temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in Kankhal, Uttarakhand, India, around 4 kilometers from Haridwar. It is named after Sati’s father, King Daksha Prajapati. Daksha is among the fourteen Prajapatis, or primal gods, who rule over genesis and safeguard existence in Hindu belief. Queen Dhankaur erected the current temple in 1810, and it was restored in 1962. On Maha Shivaratri, it is a pilgrimage site for Shaivaite believers.
8. Saptrishi Ashram
Sapt Rishi Ashram is one of Haridwar’s most well-known ashrams, founded in 1943 by Guru Goswami Dutt. Saptrishi Ashram is a magnificent historical ashram located 5 kilometers from Haridwar on the banks of the Ganga (Sapt Sarovar). Saptrishi Ashram, founded in 1943 by Goswami Guru Dutt, is a well-kept facility with numerous places to stay. Within the facility, there is a residential hostel and a Sanskrit school for disadvantaged students. The ashram is situated on the Ganga’s bank, near the place where the river divides into seven distinct streams known as sapto sarovars.
9. Rajaji National Park
Rajaji National Park is located in Uttarakhand, which is today known as Uttarakhand. The park’s scenic scenery and diverse biodiversity are its main draws for both nature and animal aficionados. In 1983, the Rajaji Forest Reserve in Uttaranchal was combined with the Motichur and Chilla wildlife preserves to form the Rajaji National Park. The Park is named after Late Sri C. Rajgopalachari (commonly known as Rajaji), a well-known liberation warrior and India’s first governor-general. Rajaji National Park in India covers an area of 820.42 square kilometres and is only available to tourists from mid-November to mid-June.