Haridwar
About Haridwar
One of Hinduism's seven holiest cities and the first stop on every Garhwal pilgrimage. The grand evening aarti at Har Ki Pauri, where thousands of lamps float down the Ganga, is unforgettable.
Highlights
- ✦ Har Ki Pauri aarti
- ✦ Mansa Devi ropeway
- ✦ Chandi Devi temple
- ✦ Kumbh Mela city
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