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Tourist attractions in Haridwar
Haridwar occupies a top position among the four important Hindu pilgrimage sites in Uttaranchal . It is the starting point of Ganga and Yamuna the two holiest rivers for Hindus. Haridwar is the place where the largest Hindu congregation assembles after every 12 years for the Kumbh Mela. The tourist attractions in Haridwar are the Gurukul Kangri, Har Ki Puri, Sapt Rishi Ashram and Sapt Sarovar, Mansa Devi Temple, Chandi Devi Temple. There are also fairs like Ardh Kumbh Mela and Kavand Mela in Haridwar.
Location
Haridwar is easily accessible by air, rail, and road. The closest airport to Haridwar is Jollygrant in Dehradun, it is 41 kilometers from this temple town. Haridwar is well connected with all the main cities of India. It lies on the national highway number 45 which is connected to other Indian cities. There are deluxe buses operating their services to Haridwar from Delhi and other cities of Uttar Pradesh.
Nearby Attractions
The city of Haridwar offers many religious and sightseeing attractions for the visiting tourists. The Har Ki Puri is the ghat by the river where many religious ceremonies take place. The holy dip in the Ganges at Haridwar is supposed to purify the human soul. Visitors can explore the local bazaars of Haridwar and shop for articles like bead necklaces, clay images of the Gods, Shiva lingams, sacred texts, ritual designs. Tourists can also visit the Chila Wildlife Sanctuary, Kanva Rishi Ashram, and the Neel Kantha temple.
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