Haridwar Holiday Packages: Haridwar Travel Guide
The place where River Ganga descends, Haridwar is one of the holiest towns of India
. Also pronounced as Hardwar, the town is believed to be the ultimate gateway to Gods. Situated at the place where Ganges emerges from mighty Himalayas, Haridwar is visited by horde of devout devotees come down to take a dip in the holy river. For centuries the town has been a popular pilgrimage site as well visited by hundreds of devotees, culture-lovers and holiday-makers. Haridwar holiday packages are mostly picked during weekend when populace from neighboring metropolis and other big cities plan to drift to soothing ambience of Haridwar to seek some solace and peace. These Haridwar tour packages are thus planned carefully to include all the major highlights of the region at the right time.Arrive: Haridwar is about 200 km away from Delhi and thus one of the favorite destinations for weekend getaways around Delhi for the populace at the national capital. Haridwar is easily accessible for it is well-connected with a network of rail and road ways from different parts of the country. Nearest Airport is Jolly Grant Airport at Dehradun; also there is the Haridwar Junction Railway for comfortable traveling.
Best Time to Visit: Best time to book Haridwar Holiday Packages is during its religious festivals and fairs. Kumbh Mela and Ardh Mela are two most renowned fairs of the region during which thousands of devotees, saints and sages head to Haridwar to take religious bath in the river. The festivals are colorful and enchanting, however this is also the time when hotels remain full and thus it is always advised to make bookings well in advance.
Places- Worth Visiting:
Hari-Ki-Pairi: Hari-Ki Pairi is the focal point of all tour packages of Haridwar for most devotees picks Haridwar tours to take a dip in the sacred waters of River Ganges and to worship the River Goddess. As per popular legend, this is the place where a drop of eternal nectar had fallen from churning of the oceans; today banks of Ganges at Har-Ki-Pairi are studded with several Hindu temples. The most fascinating sight of Haridwar is the evening Aarti (worship) ceremony of River Ganges when hundreds of lighted floating lamps can be seen floating on the river at the end of grand Aarti.
Mansa Devi Temple: Situated atop a hill, Mansa Devi Temple is one of the most sacred temples in the vicinity. One can reach the temple via cable car which takes about INR 48 for a to and fro ride.
Bharat Mata Temple: Situated 5 km north of the center this temple is another intriguing sight of Haridwar. Interestingly the temple is dedicated to Mother India and is a fascinating symbol of communal harmony for it is open to people of all faiths
From temple tours to wilderness escapades at Rajaji National Park, Haridwar Holiday Packages have lots to offer.
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