About Har-Ki-pauri
Har-Ki-Pauri (means “Steps of Lord Shiva”), is the most important Pilgrim Center in Haridwar. This main Ghat is the place where the “Amrit” (elixir of immortality) is spilled from the pitcher when carried by celestial bird, Garuda. As per Hindu Mythology, Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu both visited Bhramakund in this ghat in Vedic time. The place sees the footfalls of minimum 100 devotees every day. The festivals like Kumbha Mela (takes place once in 12 years) and Ardh Kumbh Mela (takes place every 6 years). This ghat is located at the point where the Ganges enters the plain after leaving the mountain. It is believed that a dip in this ghat will washes away every sin committed in this life. Tourists should not miss the “Ganga Aarti” which is performed every evening during sunset. The priests will have huge fire bowl in their hands and their lips spills out the slogans while the gongs are started ringing in every temple nearby Ghat. People on both banks of River Ganga leaves lighted earthen diyas and flowers in the river. The glittering lamps and flowers coat the surface of river with golden color. This entire spectacular scene will definitely uplift one’s soul and body.
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Gorakhnath Temple, Uttarakhand
0.6 km from Har-Ki-pauri - See map
Gorakhnath Temple in Haridwar is dedicated to Guru Gorakhnath. Guru Gorakhnath is the Yogi of Nath Community and he established the "Nath...
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Neel Dhara Pakshi Vihar, Haridwar, Uttarakhand
2.5 km from Har-Ki-pauri - See map
Neel Dhara Pakshi Vihar is a famous Bird Sanctuary in Haridwar. It is located on main Ganges on the Bhimgoda Barrage. Bird watchers can get the...
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Bhimgoda Barrage, Uttarakhand
2.6 km from Har-Ki-pauri - See map
The Bhimogda Barrage is on the Ganges river near Har-Ki-Pauri Ghat. The barrage was originally built to aid irrigation but it also generates...
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Mansa Devi Temple, Uttarakhand
3.4 km from Har-Ki-pauri - See map
Mansa Devi Temple is situated on the Bilwa Parvat Hill. Tourists can access the temple using the Mansa Devi Udankhatola Ropeway service. The...
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Chandi Devi Temple, Uttarakhand
3.5 km from Har-Ki-pauri - See map
The Chandi Devi Temple is located on the other side of Bank of River Ganges. It is atop the Neel Parvat Hill. According to Hindu Mythology,...
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Bharat Mata Temple, Uttarakhand
4.2 km from Har-Ki-pauri - See map
Being located near Sapt Sarovar, this temple is a much visited Mandir in Haridwar. This temple was inaugurated by Smt. Indira Gandhi in 1983. It...
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Saptarishi Ashram, Uttarakhand
5.1 km from Har-Ki-pauri - See map
Saptarishi Ashram or Saptarishi Temple was once a meditation center for seven sages. Kashyapa, Vashisht, Atri, Vishwamitra, Jamadagi, Bharadwaja...
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Pawan Dham, Uttarakhand
6 km from Har-Ki-pauri - See map
Tourists are enticed by the glass works done in this temple walls. The idols of God and Goddess are richly decorated. Tourists can get the sense...
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Rajaji National Park, Uttarakhand
16 km from Har-Ki-pauri - See map
Rajaji National Park situated in foothills of the Himalayas, is compromised by three sanctuaries of Uttaranchal namely Shivaliks-Rajaji, Motichur,...
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Crystal World Amusement & Water Park, Uttarakhand
20.4 km from Har-Ki-pauri - See map
Cystal World, Haridwar is an amusement park situated at a distance of 12 KMs from Roorkee is one of the best entertainers in Roorkee today. Ranked...
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Bharat Mandir, Uttarakhand
21 km from Har-Ki-pauri - See map
Aadi Guru Shankaracharya founded this ancient temple in 12th century. Tourists who are interested in ancient temples and its historical background...
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Triveni Ghat, Uttarakhand
22 km from Har-Ki-pauri - See map
Being a conflux of three major rivers namely Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswathi Triveni Ghat is a must-see spot in Rishikesh. According to Hinduism, a...
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