Sunday 26 May 2013

India is a land of diversity and therefore each state has its own specialty.  Located in the state Uttarkhand, this place is considered holy according to every living Hindu. Therefore if you have not visited Haridwar yet then this festive season you must go and have a dip in the holy Ganges in the Ghats of Haridwar. Haridwar Tour Packages are there for first timers to help see the entire city and enjoy.


Haridwar-a general overview

The name “Haridwar” and “Hardwar” geographically mean the same place but their meanings are a tad different. “Hari” means Lord Vishnu and “dwar” means door and thus “Haridwar” means the door leading to lord Vishnu. Similarly “Har” means Lord Shiva and thus “Hardwar” means the gateway to Lord Shiva. In order to journey Kedarnath (Lord Shiva’s) pilgrimage center, ideally one must start from Hardwar. For tourists visiting Haridwar for the first time, Haridwar Tour Packages are provided by many tour companies for the advantage of tourists. Haridwar is famous for its Ghats, Temples and Aartis.

Historical and religious significance

One of the earliest cities of the Hindus, Haridwar is one of the many birthplaces of Indian culture and civilization. It is a kaleidoscope of Indian civilization and has an important place in the hearts of all Indians for holding a religious significance. In India the river Ganges is considered holy by many and it was brought here by King Bhagirath a descendant of King Sagar. It is considered extremely holy to visit Haridwar and people visit here to wash their sins off. People mostly visit Haridwar by using Haridwar Tour Packages offered by companies such as Budget Tour India.

Places to see in Haridwar

The following are the places that needs to be visited in Haridwar after you’ve got time making dips in the Ganges and if you’re visiting via a tour program then consult your Haridwar Tour Packages for the full details and also if required providing a guide for knowing the city and its history in a far more better manner.

Mansa Devi Temple- This temple is dedicated to goddess Mansa Devi who is supposed to fulfill desires or Mansa and is a very popular destination for tourists due to the ropeways. The ropeway offers a beautiful view of Haridwar.

Kankhal- It a heritage site where it is believed Sati immolated herself when her father King Daksha insulted Lord Shiva. Sati kund is another mythological place where it is believed that Sati burned herself.

Bharat Mata Mandir- This multi-storied temple is dedicated to Mother India (Bharat Mata) and was constructed by Indira Gandhi in the year 1983 and each floor of the building houses a different deity.

Patanjali Yogpeeth Trust- Patanjali Yogpeeth is situated in the highway connecting Haridwar and Delhi.

Most of the above tourist spots are included in Haridwar Tour Packages so that first timers do not miss out anything that is worth seeing.

Other places that are worth visiting are-

Pawan Dham, Bhimgoda Tank, Neel Dhara Pakshi Vihar, Shantikunj, Ramanand Ashram are some of the places worth viewing. Thus it can be seen that Haridwar has an intricate history and culture that helps us re-define our roots.

Other opinions regarding time of visit and mode of transport

Summers and monsoon seasons are not ideal for visiting (as summers are too hot and monsoons are not suitable for bathing in Ganges) and that leaves only winter season to visit Haridwar. As far as transport is concerned, trains are the best way for transportation and if you’re travelling by any Haridwar Tour Packages then rest assured you are in safe hands.

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