10. Chilla Water Dam
One of the completed run-of-the-river systems is the Garhwal Rishikesh Chilla Scheme, which is located upstream of the Ganga Canal Headworks at Bhimgoda. The river discharge available at Virbhadra has been redirected by building a barrage into a 14.1 km. After which the water is discharged in river Ganga a 1.2 km. The flow from the Ganga, up to 580 cumecs (20,000 cusecs), has been used to generate power.
11. Chilla Forest Area
The Chilla Forest Reserve, spread over an area of 249 sq. km, is situated here on Ganga’s eastern edge. The sanctuary was formed in 1977 and was joined with the Motichur and Rajaji sanctuaries in 1983 to form Rajaji National Park. A wonderful view of the mighty Ganges, as well as the Himalayas to the north, is available. Chilla is only 10 kilometres from Haridwar and is home to a variety of wildlife, including elephants, tigers, bears, tiny cats, and fun birds. In this sanctuary, tourists may readily witness deer, wild boar, sambhar, grey langur, red rhesus monkey, barking deer, peacock, quails, hornbills, hawks, falcons, and vultures.
12. Birla Ghat
Birla Ghat is a scenic riverbank in the vicinity of Vishnu Ghat. This ghat is surrounded by a plethora of stores and restaurants. The Birla ghat, known as one of the oldest ghats in Haridwar, is picturesque and isolated ghat in Haridwar. A short flight of stairs on this riverside will take you to the Ganga River, where worshippers can take a holy plunge. A brief visit to this location will provide you with an insight into the lifestyle, unique culture, and environment of the holy city of Haridwar.
13. Moti Bazaar
Moti Bazaar is a well-known market in Haridwar that attracts visitors throughout the year. In and around Moti Bazaar, there are a variety of stores, restaurants, and hotels. Motibazaar’s street cuisine is popular with visitors, with chaat, milk, and jalebi vendors teeming with people eager to try it. As a religious location, it is also possible to find religious artifacts and literature here. The market comes alive at night when it is illuminated with hundreds of lights, creating a stunning sight.
14. Bhimgoda Kund
The Bhimgoda Barrage, commonly referred to as the Bhimgoda Weir or even the Bhimgoda Head Works, is a deluge on the River Ganges near Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India. An original barrage was erected in 1854 as the headworks of the Upper Ganges Canal, and it was replaced twice until the final one was finished in 1983. The barrage’s principal function is irrigation, but it also provides water for hydroelectric power generation and flood management. The Neel Dhara Bird Sanctuary is located behind the barrage and is a popular destination for both waterbirds and tourists. Between 1840 and 1854, the first barrage was built to supply the Upper Ganges Canal.
15. Bharat Mata Mandir
The Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith campus in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, is home to the Bharat Mata Mandir (literally “Mother India Temple”). Rather than the usual divinities, this shrine features a large marble depiction of India Particularly. This shrine is devoted to Bharat Mata as well as purports to be the last one of its kind in the globe. The Bharat Mata Mandir was built by liberation warrior Babu Shiv Prasad Gupta in 1936 and was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi. The Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith premises are home to the shrine.
16. Swami Vivekanand Park
Swami Vivekanand Park, located near Har ki Pauri, is one of the few amusement parks in Haridwar. The captivating park is triangular in design and has beautiful green grass and blooming beds, as well as a large monument of Swami Vivekananda, which is the park’s focal point. The gigantic monument of Lord Shiva, visible from afar, is another prominent feature of Swami Vivekanand Park. As a result, this park is great for day picnics and running. People frequently visit Swami Vivekanand Park, which is located near Har ki Pauri on the banks of the Ganga, to absorb the tranquil surroundings while admiring the vista of Har ki Pauri.
17. Bara Bazar
While shopping in Bara Bazaar, you have a wealth of alternatives to pick from. If you are devout, you can get authentic Rudraksha seeds, the health-conscious may buy churan or digestive powders, and those with a sweet appetite can indulge in mouth-watering milk sweets. Peda, a sort of milk-based dessert, is beloved among locals and has a particular place in the hearts of international tourists. Ayurvedic medications, which are marketed in the market, are also in high demand. On the market, there are also medications for various forms of pain and pains. The holy city of Haridwar is home to Bara Bazaar on Railway Road.
18. Vishnu Ghat
Vishnu Ghat is one of Haridwar’s most tranquil and lovely Ghats. This Ghat is named for the greatest deity of the world, Vishnu, and is frequented by Vaishnavites. It is also one of Haridwar’s safest and cleanest Ghats. Tourists and pilgrims can visit Vishnu Ghat since it is close to Har Ki Pauri. To go to the Ghat, stroll along the Ganges River’s banks.