According to Hinduism, Haridwar is one of the most sacred places to visit. The name Haridwar means the divine gateway. No wonder, thousands of people come to this place every year to seek spiritual blessings.  Apart from religion, this is a must visit place for anyone who has interest in Indian Culture. Haridwar is one of the four venues of the Kumbh mela, which is the most magnificent religious event of India.  If you are planning to visit Haridwar, don’t come back without visiting the following places.

Har-Ki-Pauri:
Haridwar is synonymous with the crystal clear Ganges. This ghat is the most sacred one in Haridwar. One cannot complete his visit to this holy city without a dip in this ghat. Har-Ki-Pauri is also known as Brahmakund, and was made by the ancient king Vikramaditya. Come here to watch the evening aarti of the Ganges.
The Chandi Temple:
the temple is situated on the other bank of the river. According to the legend, the Goddess Chandi killed the demon Chanda- Munda at this place. This is a very famous temple and don’t miss the statue of the Goddess which is believed to be founded by Shankaracharya.
Bharat Mata Temple:
This temple is dedicated to the motherland. This eight floored temple worshipped India and has images of cities, patriots and Indian heroes. Come here to see a temple which teaches patriotism as a religion.
Shanti Kunj:
if you are interested in Yoga or naturopathy, do visit this ashram. People come to this place form all around the world.
Mansa Devi Temple:
This temple is dedicated to Mansa, the Snake Goddess. There is two way to reach this ancient temple, either by trekking or by rope-way. According to the beliefs, the goddess fulfills the wish of a dedicated devotee.