Travel to Uttaranchal

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Mussoorie Holy Place Near Haridwar

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Mussoorie is famous as queen of hills this charming hill station is situated at an altitude of 3000 metres above sea-level and just 89 kms from Haridwar. The salubrious climate and deep woods makes it an ideal hill station.

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Dehradun Holy Place Near Haridwar

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This hill station is located in the Shivalik hills and is situated Just 54 kms from Haridwar. The Doon Valley is situated between the two most important rivers of India. I.e. Ganga & Yamuna, is most picturesque having moderate climate, nestling a number of places of tourist interest. The thick woods and scenic beauty of the place is enough to capture the imagination of any tourist.

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Rishikesh Holy Place Near Haridwar

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Rishikesh, 25 km from Haridwar, is a base for adventure sports like rafting on the Ganga and trekking in the Garhwal range of the Himalayas. It is having many famous temples, yoga schools and meditation centres. This place is known as the Tapo Bhumi or the place for meditation of the Gods. Rishikesh is one of the popular pilgrimages for the Hindus. Rishikesh is called the starting point for the Char Dham yatra. It has more importance among piligrims because it is situated at the confluence of the holy river Ganga and river Chandrabhaga.

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Deoprayag Sacred Places Near Haridwar

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The place is 95 kms from Haridwar. This is again one of the sacred places for the Hindus.
Deoprayag is the most sacred Confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers in the vast network of tributaries that form the Ganges. The bathing ghat at Deoprayag is built with multiple levels to accommodate different water levels during the monsoon.

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Daksheswara Mahadev Temple Near Haridwar

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The ancient temple of Daksha Mahadev is situated in the south Kankhal town. The mythological story about this place is that King Daksha Prajapati, father of Sati (Lord Shiva’s first wife) performed yagna at this place. Sati could not bare the insult of her husband Lord Shiva, not inviting by her father for Yagna then she burnt herself at the “Yagna” Kund (Fireplace). The followers of Shiva on hearing this killed Daksha but Shiva got life back in him.

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Kankhal Near Haridwar

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Kankhal is a small town adjoining Haridwar. Haridwar, which means Gateway to God, is a major pilgrimage centre for Hindus. It is 5 Km. from Har-ki-Pairi, the town of Kankhal is situated. The place was once the capital of King Daksh the father of Parvati, who burned her in the sacred fires of the yagya of King Daksh. This is very old place. The temple of Daksheswar Mahadeva is the Place of importance, along with Sati Ghat. The place has always been mentioned in old histories and Purans.

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