Haridwar means “Gateway to God”, “Hari” means God and
“dwar” means gateway. Haridwar stands around the place where the place where
the river Ganga emerges from the Shivalik range of hills.
Haridwar is essentially
a Hindu pilgrim town with temples and hermitages along the banks of the Ganga.
There are numerous legends associated with its founding which are as colorful as
the mythology that infuses the Hindu religion.
In the evenings, the Aarti (the
ritual of worship) at this Ghat is an elevating experience. People light Diyas (earthern
lamps) and float them on the river, each Diya carrying a fond wish. The
twinkling earthen lamps make a beautiful sight in that environment of temple
bells and religious music that wafts through the air around the Ghats.
(DISTANCE BY ROAD)
FROM
TO
KILOMETERS
TRAVELLING TIME
DELHI
HARIDWAR
200
05 HOURS.
DEHRADUN
HARIDWAR
67
01 HOUR & 30 MINUTES.
RISHIKESH
HARIDWAR
25
01 HOUR.
BY TRAIN: Connected with the capital city Delhi. Trains start from
Delhi (New Delhi Stn). Shabatadi
Express is one of the best train for Haridwar.
CONNECTION
BY TRAIN
NAME OF
THE TRAIN
DEPARTURE
ARRIVAL
DAYS OF
OPERATION
Delhi Dehradun Kotdwara
Mussoorie Express
1220 hrs.
1646 hrs.
Daily
Bandra Dehradun Express
0635 hrs.
1430 hrs.
Daily
BY AIR: There is no direct air service to Haridwar.
Delhi is the nearest airport.
Har-Ki-Pauri,
the most popular bathing ghat (bank of the river) of Haridwar has a footprint on
stone which is said to be that of Lord Vishnu.
People from all over the country
come here to take a holy bath.
The Mansa Devi Temple- This temple is on the Vilwa
Parvat and dedicated to Goddess Durga. It can be reached through a ropeway,
though there is also a hill road.
