Haridwar Temple Tour

Haridwar is the city which is counted in the one of the most sacred cities and is considered to be one of the famous pilgrimage destinations for Hindus in our country. The location of the city is on the banks of the River Ganges, which is known to be the most sacred and pious river of India.

It is said that the River Ganga, starts from a mountain and enters the plains from Haridwar. The city's name Haridwar is made up from two words, that is Hari (God) and Dwar (Gate). According to the Hindu mythology, it is said that the Lord Brahma performed prayer in Haridwar. Vishnu and Shiva have also visited visited the place, a number of times. Haridwar is the place, which is having both small and big temples, which are spread in the streets of the Haridwar.

Major Temples of Haridwar

Mansa Devi Temple
The most visited temple of Haridwar, is the Mansa Devi Temple. This temple is dedicated to the Mansa Devi, the incarnation of goddess Durga. The Mansa Devi temple is located at the top of the Bilwa hill. The only way to reach the temple that is by trekking or by taking the cable car. Both the ways are adopted by the visitors, as both sound to be exciting and adventurous.

Pawan Dham Temple
It is the most ancient temple, which is situated at the distance of 2 kilometers from the town. This temple is known for the glasswork in the walls of the temple. The Pawan Dham temple in Haridwar is counted in the must visit temples of Haridwar. The temple is also very much popular for the ornamented idols of the gods.

Maya Devi Temple
The famous temple of Maya Devi is located in Haridwar, and is dedicated to the goddess of power or Shakti. The Maya Devi temple is counted in one of the famous Shaktipeeths of the country. According to a legend, when lord Shiva was carrying his Sati wife, the heart and the naval of Sati fell at this place.

Vaishno Devi Temple
The Vaishno Devi temple is the newest of all the temples of Haridwar. This temple is the original replica of the Vaishno Devi temple of Jammu. Large number of devotees visit the temple, every year.

Parameshwar Mahadev Temple
The temple is situated at around 4 kilometers away from the Haridwar city. The Parameshwar Mahadev temple is famous for the huge lingam, which is made up of mercury.

How to Reach Haridwar?

By Air: The nearest airport from Haridwar is Jolly Grant, Dehradun, which is around 41 kilometers away from the city.

By Railways: Haridwar is the city which is well-connected from all the major cities of the country. From Delhi, the Shatabdi express is the train that runs directly to Haridwar.

By Roadways: Haridwar can be easily reached by bus. Bus services are regularly operated from Delhi. All the cities in and around the Haridwar city, are connected by the state buses, which are available at regular intervals.