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John Doe
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3200 Points
Upcoming Trips
- 5 May - Mount Batur
- 15 May - Uluwatu Show
- 28 May - Rice Terraces
Explorer
3200 Points
City in Uttarakhand, India
Well-connected by road networks within Uttarakhand. Closest major transit hubs are located in the surrounding state region.
The Haridwar Kumbh Mela is a monumental spiritual congregation where millions of pilgrims, ascetics, sadhus, and travelers gather along the banks of the sacred River Ganges. Held every 12 years in Haridwar, this grand festival represents deep faith, cleansing of karmic sins, and liberation (moksha) through holy dips in the river, particularly at the famous ghat Har Ki Pauri.During the event, the atmosphere is charged with devotional chants, ringing temple bells, vibrant processions of various Akharas (sects of sadhus), and grand evening Ganga Aarti ceremonies.Visiting the Kumbh Mela offers an unforgettable immersive experience into ancient Vedic traditions, spiritual discourses, traditional music, and profound human devotion.
The Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar is one of the most revered pilgrimage sites in Northern India. Dedicated to Goddess Mansa Devi, a form of Shakti who emerged from the mind of Sage Kashyapa, the temple stands gracefully atop the scenic Bilwa Parvat on the Shivalik Hills range.Devotees visit this sacred abode to seek the blessings of the Goddess, who is believed to grant the true wishes of her followers. As part of a traditional ritual, pilgrims tie a holy thread (moli) around the branches of a sacred tree within the temple complex while making a wish. Once their wish is fulfilled, it is custom to return to the temple to untie the thread.The location offers a breath-taking panoramic view of the holy river Ganges meandering through the bustling city of Haridwar. Visitors can access the shrine either by embarking on an invigorating trek uphill or taking the popular ropeway ride known as 'Mansa Devi Udankhatola'.
Situated gracefully on the crest of Neel Parvat on the eastern summit of the Shivalik Hills, the Chandi Devi Temple is one of the most venerated shrines in Haridwar. Dedicated to Goddess Chandi—a powerful incarnation of Shakti—this sanctuary holds immense spiritual significance. Along with Mansa Devi and Maya Devi, it forms the sacred triad of Siddha Peethas in Haridwar, where divine wishes are believed to be fulfilled by the deity.Visiting the shrine is a memorable blend of spiritual devotion and scenic splendor. Pilgrims can reach the temple complex either by embarking on a picturesque 3 km steep trek up the verdant hill or by taking the swift cable car ride known locally as the 'Udan Khatola'. The aerial cable car journey offers breathtaking bird's-eye views of the sacred Ganges River meandering through the bustling city of Haridwar below.Within the main sanctum, the central idol of Goddess Chandi stands in serene majesty. Devotees flock here throughout the year, especially during the vibrant festival of Navratri and the monumental Kumbh Mela, to seek blessings, offer coconuts and red chunris, and partake in the soulful morning and evening aartis. Near the main shrine, visitors can also pay respects at the temple of Anjani Devi, mother of Lord Hanuman, nestled on the same hill.
The Daksheswar Mahadev Temple (also known as Daksha Mahadev Temple) stands as one of the most significant and ancient holy shrines in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. Situated in the historic town of Kankhal, about 4 kilometers from the main Haridwar railway station, this temple is immensely sacred to devotees of Lord Shiva and Goddess Sati.Set along the tranquil banks of the river Ganges, the temple complex offers a deeply spiritual ambiance. Visiting pilgrims experience profound peace as they offer prayers to the central Shivlinga. The temple complex also houses a shrine dedicated to the holy Ganges River, a sacrificial pit (Yajna Kunda) area, and a centuries-old banyan tree that is revered by visiting pilgrims.During the holy month of Shravan (July-August) and on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri, the temple attracts thousands of devotees from all over the world who come to perform holy bathing rituals and offer bilva leaves and holy Ganga water to Mahadev.