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Haridwar Travel Guide

Har ki Pauri

It is one of the most famous tourist attractions of Haridwar and also known as “Brahm Kund”. It is believed to be the exit Point of Ganges River from the mountains and again entry into the plains. This Ghat is very famous for two temples, Haricharan Mandir and Ganga Mandir.

Mansa Devi temple

This temple is believed to fulfill wishes, so devotees tie holy threads to the sacred tree. It is located atop the Bilwa Parvat on Shivalik Hills and dedicated to Goddess Mansa, who was the brainchild of Saint Kashyap and wife of Nag Vasuki.

Bharat Mata Mandir

It is also called as Mother India Temple and dedicated to Bharat Mata. It was founded by Swami Satyamitranand Giri. In 1983 and inaugurated by Smt. Indira Gandhi – Late prime minister of India.

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Laxman Jhula

It is a suspension bridge and also known as Lakshamana Jhula. This bridge was built in the year 1939, which replaced the hanging jute bridge. It is believed that Lakshman used the jute bridge at the same site to cross the Ganga River.

Neelkanth Mahadev Temple

This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and lies amidst the valleys of Vishnukoot, Brahmakoot and Manikoot. It is situated at the confluence of the rivers Madhumati and Pankaja. This temple is encircled by mountain ranges of Nar-Narayan and dense forests.

Triveni Ghat

This Gat is located at the confluence of three sacred rivers i.e. Saraswati, Yamuna and Ganga. In the evening, Aarti is performed by glowing diyas, beating drums, and chanting bhajans. Different types of ceremonies like “Pindha Shraddha” are also performed in the name of the ancestors.