Haridwar‌ ‌is‌ ‌not‌ ‌just‌ ‌about‌ ‌Pilgrimage,‌ ‌temple,‌ ‌Ghats‌ ‌or‌ ‌Ashrams‌ ‌but‌ ‌other‌ ‌than‌ this‌ ‌you‌ ‌can‌ ‌also‌ ‌enjoy‌ ‌various‌ ‌activities‌ ‌and‌ ‌can‌ ‌be‌ ‌amused‌ ‌by‌ ‌the‌ ‌beauty‌ ‌of‌ ‌this‌ ‌place.‌ ‌There‌ ‌are‌ ‌various‌ ‌National‌ ‌parks‌ ‌where‌ various ‌flora‌ ‌and‌ ‌fauna‌ ‌can‌ ‌be‌ ‌spotted,‌ ‌it‌ ‌is‌ ‌also‌ ‌like‌ ‌a‌ ‌paradise‌ ‌for‌ ‌photographers.‌ ‌

You‌ ‌can‌ ‌also‌ ‌chill‌ ‌in‌ ‌some‌ ‌amusement‌ ‌parks‌ ‌or‌ ‌water‌ ‌parks‌ ‌with‌ ‌your‌ ‌family‌ ‌and‌ ‌loved‌ ‌ones.‌ ‌One‌ ‌can‌ ‌also‌ ‌explore‌ ‌the‌ ‌vibrant‌ ‌marketplace‌ ‌of‌ ‌Haridwar‌ ‌and‌ ‌buy‌ ‌some‌ ‌wooden‌ ‌or‌ ‌Sea‌ ‌Shell‌ ‌items‌ ‌as‌ ‌souvenirs.‌ ‌Here‌ ‌is‌ a ‌list‌ ‌of‌ ‌few‌ ‌such‌ ‌activities‌ ‌that‌ ‌can‌ ‌be‌ ‌enjoyed‌ ‌thoroughly‌ ‌in‌ ‌Haridwar.‌

Ganga Aarti at Har ki Pauri

Har ki Pauri is the most acclaimed and sacrosanct ghat of Haridwar city in Uttarakhand. Har ki Pauri is additionally considered as a significant milestone for the Haridwar city. The word Har implies lord shiva and the word Pauri implies strides.

So the word Har ki Pauri means the strides of God, it is accepted that Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu visited this spot during the Vedic time frame. The headliner of Har ki Pauri is its morning and evening Ganga aarti held every day independent of odd climate conditions.

The Ganga aarti is finished by the cleric selected by Ganga Samiti individuals. During Ganga aarti Diya, blossoms are offered to Goddess Ganga. The evening aarti is a more acclaimed one and draws in numerous travelers and nearby individuals every day.

Ropeway

You can arrive at the highest point of Mansa Devi advantageously with the assistance of a ropeway. You can appreciate the journey of around 4-5 km in the ropeway and experience nature's magnificence from the top and that view truly turns into a hypnotizing one and furthermore it lessens the time which would have been squandered in traveling.

The ropeway is otherwise called Chandi Devi Udan Khatola which costs INR 84 for each individual. The ropeway which takes enthusiasts to the sanctuary is otherwise called Mansa Devi Udankhatola. The length of the ropeway from the base station to the sanctuary is 540 meters and the stature is around 178 meters.

Aficionados can likewise utilize the ropeway to visit the Chandi Devi sanctuary too. The beginning season of a trolley is 7:00 am in the morning from April to October and for the remainder of the year the time is 8:00 am. The full circle cost around INR 150 for every head.

Spiritual Bath in Ganga

Haridwar‌ ‌is‌ ‌also‌ ‌known‌ ‌as‌ ‌the‌ ‌doorway‌ ‌to‌ ‌God‌ ‌is‌ ‌having‌ ‌numerous‌ ‌sacrosanct‌ ‌ ghats‌ ‌where‌ ‌one‌ ‌can‌ ‌have‌ ‌a‌ ‌dip‌ ‌into‌ ‌the‌ ‌blessed‌ ‌water‌ ‌of‌ ‌river‌ ‌Ganga‌ ‌and‌ ‌make‌ ‌this‌ ‌spirit‌ ‌liberated‌ ‌from‌ ‌any‌ ‌sort‌ ‌of‌ ‌offenses.‌ Devotees visit the ghats and take a dip in the holy water of these ghats to get rid of their sin.

Some people visit this ghat just to sit on the bank and soak their soul into the holy water and the atmosphere there. The are various street hawkers who sell some snakes which makes these ghats a perfect spot to spend some time in peace.

Visit Local Market for Shopping

Haridwar is a huge shopping destination for Indians as well as for foreigners. Religious, decorative, and ornamental items are sold in this market. If you will pass through the lanes you will be able to see some good items on the display. Religious persons can buy genuine rudraksha seeds and many digestive powders and churns are also available here.

For the person with a sweet tooth, there are varieties of sweets available here. “Peda” is the most popular sweet of this market. Ayurvedic medicines for all types of pain and aces are sold in this market.

Jungle Safari in Haridwar

Rajaji National park is situated in the middle of Haridwar and Rishikesh. It covers a space of more than 822 sq km in the lower regions of the Shivalik range. Rajaji National park was set up by the combination of three natural life safe-havens named Rajaji, Motichur, and Chilla range in the year 1983. Both verdures are saved in this public park.

It offers different safari like Jeep safari, trot safari, and elephant safari. It is one of the great spots to be visited naturally and untamed life lovers.

Safari Price :

Indians: Rs.150/visit of around 3 hours

Foreigners: Rs.600/ -/individual/visit for outsiders in Chila Range, which is the exhibit of Rajaji National Park.

Vehicle Entry Charges: Rs.250/passage of vehicle for Indians and Rs.500/section of vehicle for outsiders.

Meditation & Yoga

Yoga is primarily a philosophical science that was born out of man’s needs. Maharishi who was the father of yoga stated in his second sutra that “ Yoga is the cessation of consciousness”. Self-evolution is what the ultimate aim of Yoga is. In ancient times people use to live a strict life and yoga was the main part of their life which ultimately resulted in good health and a better life.

Now, as life is becoming fast, people are not having that much time for themselves which is resulting in a poor lifestyle and early death. Now, time yoga is considered as a therapy to get rid of various illnesses. There are various yoga centers and ashrams in Haridwar such as Shantikunj Ashram, Bhaj Govindam, Sahaja yoga Center, Kripalu Bagh Ashram, Divya Yog Mandir.

Water fun Activities in Crystal World Water Park

Crystal world is spread in the holy land of Ganga on about 18 acres. There are over 40 thrilling rides in this water park. There are various games and activities and one special feature is a famous 5D water ride. There are several parties held in this park, like weddings and other functions.

There are various theme parks like pirates theme, jungle theme, kiddies zone, multi-slide water tower. There is a multi-cuisine restaurant named Snacks Den. it's a perfect place for a conference, camping, school outing, or any other form of party.

Things to do: You can enjoy various rides in the amusement park as well as in the water park. People of all ages are welcomed here. You can also enjoy the 5D water rides. Events, private parties, birthday parties, and weddings can be organized here.

It is located in Badheri Rajputana, Haridwar. The timing to enter the park is from 10:30 am in the morning until 6:00 pm in the evening. The entry fee is INR 500 for senior citizens and children and INR 600 for adults, per person except for the children below 3 years.

How to reach: The crystal world is located on NH 334 in between Haridwar and Roorkee. Its distance from Roorkee is just 14 km. as it is located on the highway road so it is clearly visible from the road. The nearest railway station is at Roorkee which is about 15.5 km away and the nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun which is 57 km away.

Famous Temples Tour

As one enters the Haridwar city they can see saints on the roads chanting the name of Lord Shiva. Haridwar is the seventh holiest place also known as Sapta puri. Haridwar is like a kaleidoscope of India’s culture and Development. In Puranas, Haridwar is referred to as Mayapuri, Gangadwar, and Kapilsthan.

Haridwar is also the primary center for the Kanwar pilgrimage where millions of devotees gather to have the holy water of Ganga and carry it for hundreds of miles on foot to offer it to Lord Shiva. Other than being the sacred land for rivers Haridwar is also indicating fabulous Indian history, rich civilization, and cultural values. Haridwar narrates many stories from Hindu Puranas.

There are various temples that are important sites in the Hindu religion. There is Mansa Devi temple, Chandi Devi temple, Bharat Mata temple dedicated to mother India, Daksh Mahadev Temple, Maya Devi temple. All these temples make Haridwar a good site for pilgrimage tours.