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Haridwar |
The city of Haridwar is one of the holy cities of the Hindus. It is at Haridwar that river Ganga lands on the plains from the rocky lands of the Himalayas. Close to Haridwar is the rope bridge of Laxmanjhula. The city of Haridwar is of prime importance to the Hindus. It is believed that if you take a holy dip at the Ganga in Haridwar all your sins will be washed away by the holy river Ganga. Besides Haridwar is also home to a lot of other tourist spots. The tourist attractions of Haridwar will surely impress you to a large extent. The Ram jhula at Haridwar is also a major tourist attraction. Do not miss an exciting ride on the rope way at Haridwar. The evenings are are indeed great at Haridwar. Every evening a grand Ganga aarti is offered to the majestic Ganga river. People from all across the world come here to attend the aarti. The Har ki Pauri ghat adjacent to Ganga river is one of the most renowned ghats of India. Besides Haridwar is also home to a lot of other temples. The temple of Chandi Devi at Neel Parvat and the temple of Maya devi at Haridwar attract a lot of devotees to Haridwar every year.
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Once you have done away with the sightseeing around Haridwar, it is time to go for a shopping spree. The local shops near the area are famous for selling ethnic collectibles and souvenirs, like a true connoisseur, collect some of these collectibles from Haridwar. The hotels in Haridwar are also suited to all kinds of pocket size. As they cater to all kinds of tourists the hotels in Haridwar remain crowded through out the day. The restaurants attached to these hotels serve delicious food throughout the year. Do not forget to take enough woolen garments with you to Haridwar in winter. Since Haridwar is located in the foothills of the Himalayas winters are very cold in Haridwar.
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