Haridwar Tours is situated at the base of the Shivalik hills, where the Ganga, comes down from the mighty Himalayas meets the plains. Haridwar, literally is 'The gateway to the Gods'. This place is very beautiful, at one sight one will say so and fall in love with the scenic beauty of the blend of height and plains. You can find more details of Tour to Haridwar in www.holidaymasti.com.
Places to see in Haridwar:
Chandi Devi
The temple of Chandi Devi a the Neel Parvat on the other bank of river Ganga was constructed in 1929 AD by the King of Kashmir - Suchat Singh. Legend has it that Chanda-Munda the army chief of the local demon king, Shumbha-Nishumbha, was killed by Goddess Chandi here after which the place got the name Chandi Devi. It is believed that the main statue was established by the Adi Sankaracharya in 8th Century AD.
Bharat Mata Temple
An important temples of Haridwar, it is a huge construction with has eight floors which has images of cities, heroes and great men - Haridwar Tour Packages.
Shanti Kunj
It is the famous ashram of Gayatri. Followers and pilgrims from far and wide converge here for yoga and natural cures.
Har-Ki-Pauri
This sacred Ghat was constructed by King Vikramaditya in memory of his brother Bhartrihari who came to Haridwar Tour Packages India to meditate by the banks of the holy Ganga. This sacred bathing ghat is also known as Brahmakund. It is the most important ghat on the river Ganga, where a holy dip is a must for every devotee.
Bhimgoda
Legend has it that while the Pandavas were here, Bhim with one blow of his horse's hoof drew water from the rocks at this spot.
Mansa Devi Temple
The temple of Bilwa Parvat is dedicated to the Goddess Mansa Devi. The powerful imagery of the goddess is depicted with her having three mouths and five arms.
Vaishno Devi Temple
The temple of Bilwa The newly constructed temple dedicated to the Goddess Vaishno Devi is on the lines of the famous temple by the same name in Jammu.
Gurukul Kangri University
Within the precincts of this University is the Ved Mandir which houses many archaeological exhibits. It is situated on the Haridwar-Jwalapur bypass road.
Daksh Mahadev Temple
The ancient temple of Daksh Mahadev is situated in the south of Kankhal town and was constructed by Queen Dhankaur in 1810 AD.
Mansa Devi Temple
The temple of Bilwa Parvat is dedicated to the Goddess Mansa Devi. The powerful imagery of the goddess is depicted with her having three mouths and five arms.
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