This sacred town, 52 Kms. from Dehradun in Uttrakhand state, marks the emergence of the Ganga into the plains piercing through the Shivalik Range. The devout believe that this is the one of the four places in India upon which the nectar of immortality, amrit, fell. It has been churned out of the formless ocean and was being carried in a Kumbha pot when it spilt. On the zodiacal anniversary of this event, a huge religious fair, the Kumbha Mela is held here every twelve years when hundreds of thousands of devotees bathe in the Ganga. Every six years the Ardh (half) Kumbha is held.

The River Ganga leaves the mountains and enters the plains at Hardwa. Haridwar is first town on the plains. Though the Ganges does not lose its rapids completely but it becomes very quite and calm in Haridwar. People take bath at the varios ghats built on its shores. It is believed that taking bath here purifies the soul and opens the way for the ultimate freedom, Nirvana. Hardwar is also a source of Ayurvedic medicines for ages now and has been providing herbal remedies. With Rajaji Park in the vicinity of Hardwar has also been the destination for the wildlife and nature lovers. The city become breath beautiful in the evening with thousands of Diyas (lamps) and Marigold floating in the waters of Ganges at the time of evening arati.

Places of interest in and around Haridwar:
- Har Ki Pauri
-Chandi Devi Temple
-Mansa Devi Temple
- Maya Devi Temple
-Gurukul Kangri University
- Daksha Mahadev Temple
- Sapt Rishi

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