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Haridwar
 Home to the original seekers of Nirvana, who come here to purify their soul, Haridwar translated means the 'Gateway to the Gods'. This is a major pilgrimage destination for Hindus, who visit its numerous temples and ghats, seeking solace. Every evening, the Ganga aarti at Har-Ki-Pauri attracts hundreds of devotees, who stand entranced at the sight of tiny floral diyas flickering down the river and the radiance of the lamps being swung in ritualistic motions by the priests.
For others, Haridwar is the gateway to adventurous revelations, leading the way to white water rafting camps at Shivpuri and unimaginable treks in the Himalayas.
You'll find the ghats and the temples nearby full of life all through the day. The markets are flooded with halwaiis selling the delicious combination of doodh and jalebi and an outrageously thick version of
rabri.
HOW TO GET THERE?
Air: The nearest airport is the Jolly Grant in Dehradun, but it is preferable to use the roads or rail to Delhi and then take flights to the destination of ones choice.
Road: The National Highway no.45 crosses the city of Haridwar, so it is connected to other cities of the state as well as those in the other states too. The excellent road network links Haridwar with Delhi for a smooth and comfortable travel journey.
Rail: The major pilgrimage center of Haridwar is well connected by trains to almost all the major cities in India. In fact, trains are the major source of the tourist inflow to Haridwar.
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