Places to Visit in Haridwar
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Bharat Mata Mandir
Rank 1
Ranked 1 of 24Places to Visit in Haridwar
- Type: Temple
Bharat Mata Mandir, which is also known as Mother India Temple, is one of the most visited temples located in Haridwar. The temple is dedicated to Bharat Mata by her devoted patriotic nationals. This religious shrine was founded by Swami Satyamitranand Giri. In 1983, this temple was inaugurated...
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Har Ki Pauri
Rank 2
Ranked 2 of 24Places to Visit in Haridwar
- Type: Religious
Har Ki Pauri, one of the most famous places in Haridwar, is believed to be the exit point of River Ganges from the mountains and entry into the plains. In addition, this sightseeing is also among one of the five main holy sites of Haridwar. According to another legend, it is believed that at this...
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Vaishno Devi Temple
Rank 3
Ranked 3 of 24Places to Visit in Haridwar
- Type: Temple
Vaishno Devi Temple, not known by many, is a replica of the temple, which is located in Jammu. This temple has been recently constructed and hence, does not fall into the league of ancient temples.
Similar to Vaishno Devi Temple located in Jammu, the path which leads to worship...
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Sapt Rishi Ashram
Rank 4
Ranked 4 of 24Places to Visit in Haridwar
- Type: Ashram
Sapt Rishi Ashram, located at a distance of approximately 5 km from Har ki Pauri, is one of the most famous ashrams of Haridwar. Hindu Mythology states that the ashram is located, where the seven great sages or Sapt-Rishis, Kashyap, Vashisht, Atri, Vishwamitra, Jamadagni, Bharadwaja and Gautam...
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Neel Dhara Pakshi Vihar
Rank 5
Ranked 5 of 24Places to Visit in Haridwar
- Type: Sanctuary
Neel Dhara Pakshi Vihar, located at a distance of 3.5 km from Haridwar, is a famous bird watching point. Situated at the Bhimgoda Barrage of Haridwar, the place is known for Siberian Cranes that can be spotted during the winter months at Laljiwala. In addition, the place is also a natural habitat...
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Mansa Devi Temple
Rank 6
Ranked 6 of 24Places to Visit in Haridwar
- Type: Temple
Mansa Devi Temple is located at a distance of 2.5 km from the main township of Haridwar. Located atop the Bilwa Parvat on Shivalik Hills, Mansa Devi is one of the most visited temples in North India. The temple is known for being the home of Goddess Mansa, who was the wife of Nag Vasuki and also...
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Chandi Devi Temple
Rank 7
Ranked 7 of 24Places to Visit in Haridwar
- Type: Temple
Chandi Devi Temple, located on the top of Neel Parvat, is one of the most famous temples of India. This place is of great religious importance and is also considered as one of the Shakti peethas of North India. This temple is also known as Siddh peetha, as it is believed to have powers to fulfil...
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Maya Devi Temple
Rank 8
Ranked 8 of 24Places to Visit in Haridwar
- Type: Temple
Maya Devi Temple, located in Haridwar, dates back to 11th century. Counted as one of the Shakti peethas present in India, this temple is enshrined with the deity of Adhisthatri. This temple resembles the form of Shakti and large influx of devotees visit here to worship this divine power....
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Doodhadhari Barfani Temple
Rank 9
Ranked 9 of 24Places to Visit in Haridwar
- Type: Temple
Doodhadhari Barfani Temple, located in the Doodhadhari Barfani Baba Ashram, is one of the most beautiful temples in Haridwar. The entire temple complex is constructed using white marble. Within the temple complex, there are several temples, which are dedicated to various Hindu Gods and Goddess....
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Pawan Dham
Rank 10
Ranked 10 of 24Places to Visit in Haridwar
- Type: Temple
Pawan Dham, located at a distance of around 2 km from the main town of Haridwar, is one of the ancient temples of the destination. Situated at a distance of 3 km from Har ki Pauri, the temple is known for its ornamental idols. In addition, the glass work, which is designed on the temple walls,...
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Vishnu Ghat
Rank 11
Ranked 11 of 24Places to Visit in Haridwar
- Type: Ghat
Vishnu Ghat, named after Lord Vishnu, is one of the most visited ghats located in Haridwar. Believed to be the same place where Lord Vishnu bathed, it is said that a dip in the holy water of this ghat, washes away all the sins. Owing to the immense faith in Lord Vishnu by the people of Haridwar,...
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Gaurishankar Mahadev temple
Rank 12
Ranked 12 of 24Places to Visit in Haridwar
- Type: Temple
Gaurishankar Mahadev Temple, located in proximity to the Chandi Devi temple, is one of the religious sites in Haridwar. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, it is believed that an individual offering prayers with devotion in this temple gets his or her wishes fulfilled. The offerings given here by devotees...
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Parad Shivling
Rank 13
Ranked 13 of 24Places to Visit in Haridwar
- Type: Temple
Parad Shivling, located at a distance of 2 km from Haridwar, is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The shivling is enshrined inside the Harihar Ashram, which is based in Kankhal. Weighing around 150 kg, the shivling is visited by large number of devotees every year. Apart from this, the Rudraksha tree is...
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Kanva Rishi Ashram
Rank 14
Ranked 14 of 24Places to Visit in Haridwar
- Type: Ashram
Kanva Rishi Ashram is located 42 km from the city, situated on the banks of the River Malini. Located within the lush forests, it is an adventure coming to the beautiful ashram. It is a quick getaway from the city and one can enjoy the solitude here.
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Udan Khatola
Rank 15
Ranked 15 of 24Places to Visit in Haridwar
- Type: Other
The amazing Udan Khatola is a ropeway that is used to reach the temples on the hill. It is faster and easier way to visit the temples than by climbing the rugged terrain. It starts in the area close to Chandi Devi mandir and one can enjoy magnificent views of the low lying regions.
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Kamraj- ki- Kali temple
Rank 16
Ranked 16 of 24Places to Visit in Haridwar
- Type: Temple
Kamraj-ki-Kali Temple, standing on the Haridwar-Rishikesh highway, is located at a distance of 7 km from the railway station. Popularly known as the Goddess of Time and Change, Goddess Kali is worshipped by devotees all over.
Goddess Kali, who is also known as the slayer of demons and is...
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Bhimgoda Tank
Rank 17
Ranked 17 of 24Places to Visit in Haridwar
- Type: Religious
Bhimgoda Tank, located at the distance of 1 km from Har ki Pauri, is another main attraction of the city. According to a legend, it is said that this tank was made by the blow of Bhim's knee, when the Pandavas were heading towards the great Himalayas.
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Gau Ghat
Rank 18
Ranked 18 of 24Places to Visit in Haridwar
- Type: Ghat
Gau Ghat, located across Subhash Ghat, is among the sacred sites of Haridwar. This ghat got its name from those who come here to pardon the sin of slaughtering cows. In addition, the ghat is also visited by those who want to offer solace to their near and dear ones. Gau Ghat is the same ghat...
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Chilla Wildlife Sanctuary
Rank 19
Ranked 19 of 24Places to Visit in Haridwar
- Type: Sanctuary
- Entry: Paid
Chilla Wildlife Sanctuary, located on the east bank of the River Ganges, sprawls over an area of 249 sq. km. Established in 1977, this sanctuary was however combined with the sanctuaries of Motichur and Rajaji in 1983 so as to create Rajaji National Park.
Situated at a distance of 10 km...
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Kushavarta Ghat
Rank 20
Ranked 20 of 24Places to Visit in Haridwar
- Type: Ghat
Kushavarta Ghat, located at a distance of 0.5 km from Har Ki Pauri, was constructed by a Maratha queen Ahilyabai Holkar. It is one of the ideal religious destinations for devotees who wish to perform Shraddha rites for the departed souls.
According to a popular belief, it is said that...
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Ma Anandamayee Ashram
Rank 21
Ranked 21 of 24Places to Visit in Haridwar
- Type: Ashram
Ma Anandamayee Ashram is the famous ashram where samadhi of Shree Ma Anandamayee is located. Situated at Kankhal, the ashram is also the head office of the revered organisation.
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Piran Kalier
Rank 22
Ranked 22 of 24Places to Visit in Haridwar
- Type: Dargah
Piran Kalier, located at a distance of 23 km towards the south of Haridwar, is another popular tourist attraction. Famous for its mystical powers and sacred aura, Piran Kalier is a dargah of Hazrat Makhdum Allauddin Ali Ahamed 'Sabir'. Visited by Hindus and Muslims throughout the year,...
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Shravanathji's Temple
Rank 23
Ranked 23 of 24Places to Visit in Haridwar
- Type: Temple
Shravanathji's Temple, also known as Shravanath Math or temple, is another pious place located in Haridwar. Tourists visiting this ghat can see devotees taking a bath along with saints clad in saffron clothing. In addition, visitors can also see families offering prayers and performing...
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Daksh Mahadey temple
Rank 24
Ranked 24 of 24Places to Visit in Haridwar
- Type: Temple
Daksha Mahadev Temple, situated in Kankhal, is located at a distance of 4 km from the township of Haridwar. One of the ancient temples of Lord Shiva, this temple is visited by large number of devotees every year. According to the mythologies, this temple is associated to Daksha Yagya. Popularly...
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