Leisure Tours India

Har Ki Pauri This sacred Ghat was constructed by King Vikramaditya in memory of his brother Bhartrihari. It is believed that Bhartrihari eventually came to Haridwar to meditate by the banks of holy Ganga. When he died, his brother constructed a Ghat in his name which later came to be known as Hari-Ki-Pari. This sacred bathing ghat is also known as Brahmakund. The reflection of golden hues of floral diyas in the river Ganga is the most enchanting sight in the twilight during the Ganga Aarti ceremony. Attending the Ganga Arti which is performed here is another unforgettable experience. Chandi Devi The temple of Chandi Devi atop the Neel Parvat on the other bank of river Ganga was constructed in 1929 AD. by the king of Kashmir- Suchat Singh. It is 3 kms trek from Chandi Ghat. Legend has it that the army chief Chanda-Munda of a local Shankaracharya has established the present temple. The temple has three parts - Garbha Grih (The Sanctum Sanctorum), Darshan Mandap (for pujas) and Sabha Mandap (for devotees to assemble).


Mansa Devi Temple The temple of Goddess Mansa Devi is situated at the top of Bilwa Parvat. Here one statue of the Goddess has three mouths and five arms while the other statue has eight arms. The beautiful view of the city can be seen from this place. The temple can be reached by trolley through ropeway or on foot. Maya Devi Temple This is an ancient temple of Maya Devi, the Adhisthatri deity of Haridwar, known as one of the Siddhpeethas. Said to be the place where the heart and navel of goddess Sati had fallen. Daksha Mahadev Temple The ancient temple of Daksha Mahadev is situated in the south Kankhal town. The mythological story about this place is that King Daksha Prajapati, father of Sati (Lord Shiva's first wife) performed yagya at this place. Daksha Prajapati did not invite Lord Shiva and Sati felt insulted. Therefore, she burnt herself in the Yagya Kund. This incident provoked the disciples and followers of Mahadev who killed King Daksha, but later on Lord Mahadev brought him back to life. Daksha Mahadev temple is thus a tribute to this legend. Bhimgoda Tank This tank is at a distance of about 1 km from Har Ki Pauri. It is said that while Pandavas were going to Himalayas through Haridwar, Bhim made this tank with the blow of his knee. Sapt Rishi Ashram & Sapt Sarovar It is said that Ganga had split herself in seven currents at this place so that the Sapt (seven) Rishis worshipping there would not be disturbed. Piran Kaliar The tomb Piran Kaliar of Shabir Sahib in Roorkee is a living example of religious harmony in India which is visited by the people of all religious sects from all over the world. 'URS' festival is organized every year on the holy dargah in summer. Parad Shivlinga Situated in Harihar Ashram, Kankhal. Shivling weighing about 150 kg and Rudraksha tree are main attractions here. Other Places of Interest Haridwar has several other beautifully made Ashrams/temples of significance such as Shanti Kunj, Jairam Ashram, Bhuma Niketan, Bharat Mata Mandir, Vaishnavi Devi Temple, Radha Krishna temple, Shravan Nath Math, Pawan Dham, Doodhadari temple, Bilkeshwar Mahadev temple, Shahi Gurudwara, Parmarth Ashram, Prem Nagar Ashram, Maa Anand Mai Ashram etc. All of these places are worth seeing.