Places to visit in the city Haridwar
CHANDI DEVI - Haridwar
 The Chandi Devi Temple, situated atop the Neel Parvat,
gives a panoramic view of the entire Haridwar town. The
temple was built in the year 1929 by the then king of
Kashmir Suchat Singh. According to a legend, Adi Shankaracharya
established the main statue here during the eighth century
AD. You can either trek the 3-km path to get to the temple
from Chandi Ghat or take the ropeway that starts from
the nearby Gauri Shankar Temple
BHARAT MATA TEMPLE - Haridwar
The Bharat Mata Temple is a massive eight-storey structure
consecrated in 1983. Each floor of the temple houses statues
of different mythological and historical legends, religious
deities, leaders and heroes who played important role
in the formation of the modern India. The temple was founded
by Swami Satyamitranand Giri. The first floor of the temple
has the statue of Bharat Mata or Mother India with a map
of India on a raised platform. Likewise, the other floors
also contain renowned figures of Indian history and mythology
while the fifth floor serves as the assembly hall.
SHANTI KUNJ - Haridwar
Shanti Kunj is
another place to visit while you are in Haridwar. It is
the most important centre for the Gayatri followers all
over India. The temple here houses 24 images of Gayatri.
Shanti Kunj is also famous for yoga practices.
 HAR-KI-PAURI - Haridwar
Har-Ki-Pauri
is regarded as one of the major attractions of Haridwar.
It is a sacred ghat built by the then King Vikramaditya
in the memory of his brother Bhartrihari. This sacred
bathing ghat is also known as Brahmakund. Thousands of
devotees come here to take a holy dip in the river Ganga
during the Kumbh Mela. Just near the ghat is the Gangadwar
Temple which is regarded as the most important temple
of Haridwar.
MAYA DEVI TEMPLE - Haridwar
 The Maya Devi Temple holds great religious importance
for the follower of Hindu religion. It is said that a
vital part of Goddess Sati had fallen at this place during
the process of divine dismemberment. The temple is also
regarded as one of the Siddhapethas dedicated to the Adhisthatri
Devi of Haridwar.
BAZAARS - Haridwar
Haridwar is also famous for its local bazaars or markets.
The main Haridwar bazaar is a long, winding street, probably
the oldest part of the town, free of all vehicular traffic.
The road is no more than four yards wide. The shops spill
over with sweets, pickles, bead necklaces, clay images
of the gods, Shiva lingams, sacred texts, ritual designs,
and pictures of the gods, gurus and gotamas in vibrant
technicolour. You can also indulge in some items made
of shells, pearls, rudraksha beads, and cane, jewellery
like bangles, chains, ear and nose rings, etc.
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