Haridwar

Haridwar, literally meaning "Gateway to God," is one of the oldest living cities in the world and a critical pilgrimage destination. Here, the holy Ganges River emerges from the mountains to enter the Indo-Gamgetic plains, attracting millions of devotees who seek to wash away their sins in its sacred waters.

Why It Is Famous

Famous for Har Ki Pauri ghat, the majestic evening Ganga Aarti (worshipping of the river with lamps), the cable-car routes to hilltop temples, and hosting the grand Kumbh Mela once every 12 years.

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