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Pro
This place makes you think about your God
Con
None- even Non Believer in God starts thinking!!!
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Hinduism Embraces all Religions!!
A DAY OUT IN RAJIJI NATIONAL PARK
lynnehamman Says: We spent one of our best ever days in Rajiji National Park. Only about a 30 minute drive from Haridwar, this unspoiled park is pristine, green, and filled with the sound of birds. The mountains are majestic.We saw out very first wild tusker- chomping on some trees on a...
lynnehamman Says: Go down to Har-ki-Pairi ghat at sunset and see the evening Aarti ( religious ceremony giving prayers and offering to the Ganga)Very pretty- with crowds gathered to watch or taking part. The sound of gongs adds to the reverent and chaotic amosphere. We have watched this...
lynnehamman Says: I had a wonderfull relaxing body treatment at the Spa at the Haveli Hari Ganga Hotel, where we were staying.A full fruit body scrub, then a steamy hot soak and afterwards a 90minute Therapeutic Massage with Ayurvedic Oils. Included in the massage was foot and hand...
tonan Says: Places to visit.1. Mansa Devi mandir and the Chadi devi mandir, these can be reached on foot, through stairs. You can also use the ROPE WAY. FOr Mansa Devi, the stairs start from the main market. It is difficult to locate it amidst the shops, but just keep asking the local...
5 Reviews and 131 Opinions Haveli Hari Ganga is a nice place. Its hard to believe that in the midst of all the crowded lanes...
1 Review and 20 Opinions This hotel is the cleanest hotel I've met in India for under Rs3000 per night. It has no Indian...
Chotiwala: Best restaurant in town. No, really!
toonhut Says: There are enough of good places to try in the town but this one definitely is the best. Clean, friendly staff, delicious food, fast service, and lets not forget it's air conditioned. Yet prices are just like anywhere else. There are lots of Chotiwala's around. This one is on...
Punjabi Restaurant: A good Breakfast
tonan Says: The restaurant was very neat and clean and the food was very good.Cleanliness : 4.5 / 5Food quality : 4.5/5I loved the breakfast, the food was not spicy yet very delicious. I love Allo Parathas and i really enjoyed them. The best part is its located just near to HAR-KI-Pouri...
GETTING TO HARDIWAR- 3 CHOICES.
lynnehamman Says: There are 3 ways getting between Haridwar and Delhi.. We have done a train trip and a car trip.The train is an express, and takes 4 hours. It is seating only- no beds- but very comfortable.Shatabi does two trips a day- early morning and mid afternoon, either way.The car...
Train Journey from Gaziabad to Haridwar
tonan Says: We took a train from Gaziabaad. Train (4041) Musoorie express runs from Sarai-Rohilla Delhi to Haridwar.Dep from Gaziabad: 11:55 PM Arrival at Haridwar : 06:15 AMThe normal sleeper costs around RS 150 - 160 . Check more details on IRCTC site.
Big thumps at Chandi devi temple
toonhut Says: Priests at Chandi devi temple have a quirky custom. It starts simple enough when they ask you your name. They speak some mantras, then press their hand on your head/shoulder indicating you to bow down to receive their thoughtful blessings. As they repeat your name and the...
toonhut Says: Nearly everyone takes their holy baths in Har ki Paudi. It seems too man-made for me. Why not take your 'cleansing' in the more real Ganga at nearby Neel Dhara (or Neel Jheel, I forget). It's much wider, cleaner, and above all, less crowded! It will be far more apt. It's not...
toonhut Says: After seeing all three, here's what I think of the basic difference in the evening Ganga prayers.1. Haridwar: Big, bass boosted, tight, kind of a spectacle for the eyes with all the human energy and little temples bustling together. 2. Rishikesh, Triveni Ghat: More quiet,...
Afloat a DIYA(a light) in the ganga
tonan Says: In the evening in Haridwar, Just at the time of the aarti, or just before it. You afloat a DIYA (its a small light,kind of candle) in the river ganga as a tribute to the ganga. This is thoght to be a very sacred.
samitbabu Says: Beware of Monkeys near the Chandi Mountain and Manasa Mountains...Do not keep uncovered food in your hand.Do not eat peanuts ,chips openly near the templaes...DO not carry bananas which are visible..The monkeys can swoop down in a flash and pull it out from your grip.You...
samitbabu Says: There is a liquor shop just outside the city of Hardwar and enroute to Rhishikesh.Here thereare arrangement for you to buy or consume hard drinks and beer.But try to avoid buying and storing the liquor or carrying it intact with you.The reason is these guys tip off the...
lynnehamman Says: Having visited India a number of times, I think that we are fairly "savvy" about the country. Well aware of the pitfalls of accepting help from strangers, we were very relieved when our hotel managment suggested that we use their "guide" to take us to the ghats to see the...
tonan Says: Beware of the Pandits, Dont fall for them or there sweet words. The problem is once they get hold of you, there is no turning back unless you are willing to give a fair bit of quarrel. So the best thing is AVOID them as much as you can with least words.Just Fold your hands...
Chandi Pahar and Manasha Pahar
samitbabu Says: These are two hillocks bordering the east and west of Haridwar.Its worthwhile to visit them and can be covered in a day trip. Apart from the religious angle and pujas or offerings to the Temples, these offer fine sights of the Adi Ganga as it was, and how its path has been...
lynnehamman Says: Halfway between Delhi and Haridwar , on the highway , we discovered this amazing place.It is actually a "dhaba" or rest-stop , and has a great indoor and outdoor restuarant , modern toilet facilties and THE most beautiful gardens, ablaze with colour. We saw rose gardens, and...
Hardwar : Still Mesmerising....
samitbabu Says: Hardwar ( or the gate to (reach) Har or Shiva) serves as the gateway to most of the Garhwal mountains. This is a city that have eternally fascinated me with all its flavour.Eternally a holy city or site for the Hindus , Hardwar is also a busy city with pilgrims and tourists...
Haridwar, the Ganges, and the Kumbh Mela
travelmad478 Says: Haridwar's claim to fame is the fact that it is one of the four Indian cities included in the river crossings of the massive Kumbh Mela festival. This Hindu religious rite takes place every twelve years: the central aspect is for the visiting pilgrims to walk through the...
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Lfamous laxmanjhula Bridge in Rishikesh - Haridwar is the famous Pilgrimage for Hindus in India and internationally famous for river ganga. I live in the town near Ganga. Every Hindu where ever he is in this world, surely visit Haridwar in...
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Q: Hi, do you remember how much does tickets cost for the shatabdi express from Delhi to Haridwar, and how did you get them? Do yo...
A: It should cost you around Rs 350/- per person for the normal class and more for the first class. Both the classes are air condiioned and comfortable. Now there is...
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Haridwar is a holy city situated in Uttarakhand, India.It is also called the Gateway to God, 'Hari' meaning god and 'dwar' meaning gate It is regarded as one of the seven holiest places to...
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HARIDWAR- GATEWAY TO SOURCE OF THE GANGES!!!!
Haridwar is the gateway to the four pilgrimages of Uttaranchal. It's also your starting point on the journey to the sacred sources of the Ganga and the Yamuna Rivers. According to legend, Prince...
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Haridwar stands for Dwar of Hari or Gateway to God, with 'Hari' meaning god and 'dwar' meaning gate . Haridwar is regarded as one of the seven holiest places to Hindus.After travelling from...
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Haridwar is the famous "teerth Sthal" with the holy ganga. Great place to offer yourself a spiritual bath at the river ganga. The water is really COLD even in the heat of the summers. But just 1 dip...
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