Population : About three and half lakh People reside in this city.
Main Languages : Hindi, Punjabi, Garhwali and English
Nearby Cities to Haridwar
	Delhi	: 214 kms		Rishikesh	: 24 kms
	Meerut	: 129 kms		Mussoorie	: 90 kms
	Badrinath	: 290 kms		Yamunotri	: 240 kms
	Dehradun	: 52 kms		Kedarnath	: 250 kms
	Ambala	: 168 kms		Saharanpur	: 81 kms

Situated in the plains of Uttarakhand state, Haridwar is located in the foot of Shivalik ranges. In
Haridwar, the Ganga river leaves the Himalayas and starts it journey in the planes. Haridwar has an altitude of 250 meters (820 feet). Summer months are extremely hot and winters are very cold.

Summer is April to June or mid July. Winter is October to February. The temperature is 41 degrees C (106 F) maximum and 16 degrees (61 F) C minimum in summer and 18 degrees C (64 F) maximum and 4 degrees C (39 F) minimum in winter. The best time to visit is October to April. The time zone is +4.5 G.M.T. Haridwar is a dry city, which does not permit the use of either alcohol or non - vegetarian food.

Haridwar has since ages been a source of Ayurvedic medicines and has been providing herbal remedies. Haridwar 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 Haridwar 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 takingly beautiful with thousands of Diyas and Marigold floating in the waters of Ganges.

Places of Interest in Haridwar :

Mansa Devi (3.5 kms.) : This temple is located on top of a hill called the Bilwa Parvat. The temple can be reached by a ropeway or via the normal trekking route to the top. The top of the hill provides a spectacular view of Haridwar. It is a Shrine dedicated to Mansa Devi, wife of the Nag King Vasuki.

Maya Devi : It is one of the Shaktipeeths in India. This ancient temple of Maya Devi is also the Adhisthatri deity of Haridwar. It is said that when Lord Shiva was carrying his wife Sati, who had burnt her self to keep the honour of her husband, then the heart and navel of Sati had fallen at this place.

Har Ki Pauri (1.5 Kms): This bathing ghat (access to the river, constructed of steps) is one of the most sacred ghats in India. People say that Vikramaditya built this ghat in memory of his brother Bhartrihari. This ghat is also known as Brahmakund. In the evening a Maha Aarti (sacred ceremony) is performed on this ghat. It is a sight to behold in the evening when hundreds of lighted lamps are floated on the pure water of the Ganga.

Chandi Devi (6 Kms) : This temple is on the top of a hill called the Neel Parvat which is on the other side of the river Ganga. The King of Kashmir, Suchat Singh, constructed the temple in 1929 AD. Chandi Devi is a three km trek from the Chandi Ghat. This place marks the spot where a demon was slain by goddess Chandi. There is a temple here that houses a statue placed by Adi Shankaracharya, the great Hindu saint.

Raksha Mahadev Temple (4 Kms.) : In a town called Kankhal, this temple is a tribute to the legendary king Daksha Prajapati, fatherinlaw of Lord Shiva. Mythology says that the king of this place performed a yagya. His daughter, Sati was married to Lord Shiva. But Daksha was not happy with this marriage and did not invite Shiva-Sati in the Yagya. But Sati came and was insulted by her father. She could not take the insult and burnt herself in the yagya kund. On hearing this the followers of Shiva killed Daksha. But later Mahadeo (Shiva) brought Daksha to life. The Daksha temple is an attribute to this legend. This place is one of the five sacred places in Haridwar.

Travel Planner : Glance of Religious Aspect with Beaty of Himalayas
Duration : 03 Night / 04 Days
Destination Covered :Delhi – Mussoorie – Rishikesh - Haridwar – Delhi