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 Haridwar or 'the Gateway to the Gods' is one of
the seven holiest places according to Hindu
mythology, as the Gods are believed to have left
their footprints in Haridwar.
Due to its
geographical location too, Haridwar stands as
the gateway to the other three important
pilgrimages of Uttrakhand namely, Rishikesh,
Badrinath and Kedarnath. Referred to as Mayapuri,
Gangadwar, and Mokshadwar
 The list of attractions in Haridwar is endless.
Har-Ki-Pauri, the sacred ghat was constructed by
King Vikramaditya in the memory of his brother
Bhartrihari.
The golden reflection of floral diyas in the river Ganges is the most enchanting
sight in the twilight during the Ganga aarti
ceremony at the ghat.
 Several festivals are celebrated in Haridwar.
Haridwar, one of the oldest and holiest pilgrim
centers of India, is also the place that plays
host to around eight to ten million devotees
during the Kumbh melas.
The history of the Kumbh
Mela dates back to the creation of the Universe
and as a show of their faith, Hindus from all
over the country assemble to take a holy dip in
the Ganges.
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