20 PLACE TO VISIT IN HARIDWAR (UTTRAKHAND)

Haridwar is one of the Seven Holiest Cities in India, situated in Uttrakhand. It is located where the sacred river Ganga. Haridwar that literally suggest the GATEWAY TO LORD VISHNU is cradled on the banks of River Ganga. Haridwar is also mentioned in ancient scriptures and even referred to during British times. With Ujjain, Nasik and Allahabad, Haridwar forms the four important pilgrimage centre of India where Kumbh Mela is celebrated here after 3 years rotated over there 4 destination. Haridwar is also referred as the Mayapuri, Gangadwar, Mokshsadwar in ancient writtens. 

If you need a detailed guide to help you plan your entire itinerary take cues from this one, read ahead to know about popular places to visit in Haridwar, Uttarakhand.

1. HAR KI PAURI GHAT 

One of the sacred ghat in Haridwar. Har ki Pauri is a revered landmark and is visited by devotees and visitors in large number seeking the blessings of Holy Ganga by offering their prayers. World famous Ganga Aarti takes place here in Brahmakund area of Har Ki Pauri, a sacred spot where it is believed that the nectar fell on earth. Ganga Aarti at Haridwar is the obeisance paid to the holiest River in India - Ganges. 

2. MANSA DEVI TEMPLE

Mansa Devi Temple atop the Bilwa Parvat on the Shivalik Hills, and owning to its location it is also known as the Bilwa Tirth. This siddh Peeth is dedicated to Goddess Mansa, who is believed to be a form of Goddess Shakti and is said to being created by Lord Shiva's Mind. It is one of the most temple in North India as devotees highly believe that all their wishes are granted by Goddess Mansa( the name of the deity means wish ) .