Haridwar is a holy city of Uttarakhand,
India. Haridwar stands for Dwar of Hari or Gateway to
God, 'Hari' meaning god and 'dwar' meaning gate.
Haridwar is regarded as one of the seven holiest places to Hindus.
A paradise for nature lovers, Haridwar presents a kaleidoscope of Indian
culture and civilization. In mythology it has been variously mentioned
as Kapilsthan, Gangadwar and Mayapuri. It is also an entry point
to the Char Dham.
Haridwar is a holy city of Uttarakhand, India. Haridwar stands for Dwar
of Hari or Gateway to God, 'Hari' meaning god and 'dwar' meaning gate.
Haridwar is regarded as one of the seven holiest places to Hindus. A paradise
for nature lovers, Haridwar presents a kaleidoscope of Indian culture and
civilization. In mythology it has been variously mentioned as Kapilsthan,
Gangadwar and Mayapuri. It is also an entry point to the Char Dham.
Haridwar has been an abode of the weary in body, mind
and spirit. Haridwar has also been a centre of attraction for
learning various arts, science, and culture. The Haridwar city has a
long-standing position as a great source of Ayurvedic medicines and herbal
remedies and is home to the unique Gurukul. Today, Haridwar
is developing beyond its religious importance, as a major industrial
destination of state, with the fast developing Industrial Estate of
State Infrastructure & Industrial Development Corporation, SIDCUL, and the
close by township of BHEL and its affiliated industries.
Haridwar is a holy city of Uttarakhand, India. Haridwar stands for Dwar
of Hari or Gateway to God, 'Hari' meaning god and 'dwar' meaning gate.
Haridwar is regarded as one of the seven holiest places to Hindus. A paradise
for nature lovers, Haridwar presents a kaleidoscope of Indian culture and
civilization. In mythology it has been variously mentioned as Kapilsthan,
Gangadwar and Mayapuri. It is also an entry point to the Char Dham.
Haridwar located on the foot hills of
Shivaliks and on the banks of River Ganga. This major pilgrimage center
is well connected by trains to all the major towns of India. In fact trains
bring the major load of pilgrims and tourist inflow to Haridwar. Haridwar is
located at a height of almost 300 meters . One Should never expect any sort of
pleasant high altitude climate here. During the summers the temperature usually
hangs around 40 degrees but winters sees the mercury dipping as low as six
degrees. So neither of the seasons are suitable or ideal for tourists to venture
in Haridwar. The monsoons further add to the miseries of the visitors.
Haridwar is the gateway to the four
pilgrimages of Uttaranchal. It’s also your starting point on the journey to
the sacred sources of the rivers Ganga and the Yamuna. According to legend,
Prince Bhagirath performed penance here to salvage the souls of his ancestors
who had perished due to sage Kapil’s curse. The penance was answered and the
river.
Haridwar has since ages been a
source of Ayurvedic medicines and has been providing herbal remedies.
Hardwar one of the first towns to be developed on Ganges is still lush and
green with forest and trees. With Rajaji Park in the vicinity Hardwar has also
been the destination for the wildlife and nature lovers. The city acquires a
unique charm in the evening when the ghats become breath taking beautiful with
thousands of Diyas and Marigold floating in the waters of Ganges. About three
and half lakh People reside in this city. Hindi, Punjabi, Garhwali and English
are the main Languages of Communication.
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