Haridwar is a popular pilgrim place for the Hindus. Apart from temples and Ghats, it does have forest cover, mountain valley, river, and wilderness to see. It is on the lower Himalayas, where you can take a temple tour, adventure tour and nature tour. It is a tourist-friendly place in Haridwar.
You must check your Nainital tour packages include the below-mentioned eight places to see.
1.Bhimgoda Barrage
This is a more than a century old Barrage, which is built across the River Ganges. You can see the vastness of this river flowing from the mountain slopes. You can see the split of the upper Ganges and the lower Ganges from his place. You can also see the hydroelectric project in a dense forest cover. This is a scenic place to take the photos with the river as the background.
2.Haridwar
People of any religion can visit this place to see the charm of Ganga Arthi. It is an evening delight to see the oil lit a large chandler being raised up and down with the dawning sun. This is a ritual and customs of the Hindus to pray the river goddess. It looks sparkling with fire on the river, and hundreds of people do this on the Ghats of Haridwar. You can see the ancient temples in a scenic location on the banks of this river
3. Mansa Devi Temple
This is a hilltop temple on Bilwa Parvat, Haridwar. You can go by steps or on the ropeway to reach this temple. The ropeway will give you a 360-degree view of this Dev Bhumi or the land of Gods in Haridwar. You can also view this holy city from this temple top. This is a beautiful goddess temple, where anyone can visit.
4.Neel Dhara Pakshi Vihar
This is a bird sanctuary in Haridwar. This is a scenic sunrise point to see it from the Shivalik Hills and the reflection on the Ganges River. You can watch the colorful Himalayan birds and other seasonal migratory birds. It is a local picnic spot too for the residents of Hardwar. It is a calm and scenic place to do meditation and yoga with the clean air and natural surroundings.
5. Rajaji National Park
It is a dense forest and tiger reserve in Haridwar. It is popular for jungle safari. You can visit this park as a day trip and enjoy its mountainous wilderness. It has deciduous forest on the Shivalik mountain ranges. You can be with Mother Nature throughout this park exploration. You can watch birds and animals in their natural state.
6.Shivpuri
Once in Shivpuri, you must take a ride in flying fox. This will enable you to see the beauty of this valley and river from top heights. You can also do white river rafting on the Ganges River. You can see the slopes and its lush green vegetations throughout your stretch of rafting. This is an adventurous place to visit apart from temples and Ghats.
7.Swami Vivekananda Park
This is a riverside park in Haridwar. You can find a tall idol of Lord Shiva in the open garden place. This main beauty of this park is it boats this idol, river Ganges as its backdrop and you can find people doing Ganga Arthi from its Ghats
8. Swarn Jaynti Park
This is the best park to go with your family once in Haridwar. You must reach Bhel to see this exotic park. You can visit here as a picnic and enjoy Mother Nature. This park is in a beautiful location with the mountain backdrop.
Haridwar tour packages are cheaper to book through an online channel. You will get some discounts and offers on your accommodation and flight tickets.
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