Chandi
Devi
(
6
km)
-
The
temple
of
Chandi
Devi
atop
the
Neel
Parvat
on
the
other
bank
of
river
Ganga
was
constructed
in
1929
A.D.
by
the
king
of
Kashmir-
Suchat
Singh
.
It
is
a
3
km
trek
from
Chandighat
.
Legend
has
it
that
the
army
chief
Chanda-Munda
of
a
local
demon
King
Shumbh-
Nishumbha
was
killed
by
goddess
Chandi
here
after
which
the
place
got
the
name
Chandi
Devi
.
It
is
believed
that
the
main
statue
was
established
by
the
Adi
Shankracharya
in
8th
century
A.D.
One
can
reach
here
by
Trolley
through
ropeway
or
on
foot.
Ph.
no.
of
'Udan
Khatola'
(Ropeway)
is
01334-220324,
Time-8.30
AM
to
6
PM.
Maya
Devi
Temple
-
This
is
an
ancient
temple
of
Maya
Devi
the
Adhisthatri
deity
of
Haridwar,
known
as
one
of
the
Siddhpeethas.
Said
to
be
the
place
where
the
heart
and
navel
of
goddess
Sati
had
fallen.
Har
ki
Paori
(1.5
km)
-
This
sacred
Ghat
was
constructed
by
King
Vikramaditya
in
memory
of
his
brother
Bhartrihari.
It
is
believed
that
Bhartrihari
eventually
came
to
Haridwar
to
meditate
by
the
banks
of
holy
Ganga.
When
he
died,
his
brother
constructed
a
Ghat
in
his
name
which
later
came
to
be
known
as
Hari-Ki-Pari.
This
sacred
bathing
ghat
is
also
known
as
Brahmakund.
The
reflection
of
golden
hues
of
floral
diyas
in
the
river
Ganga
is
the
most
enchanting
sight
in
the
twilight
during
the
Ganga
Arti
ceremony
.
Attending
the
Ganga
Arti
which
is
performed
here
everyday
after
sunset
is
an
unforgettable
experience
as
most
of
the
tourists
say.
Gurukul
Kangri
University
(
4
km)
-
It
is
situated
on
the
Haridwar-Jwalapur
bypass
road
.
It
is
an
old
institution
known
for
following
a
unique
system
of
education
in
India.
The
Ved
Mandir
Museum
with
archaeological
exhibits
in
display
can
also
be
seen.
Mansa
Devi
Temple
(3.5
km)
-
The
temple
of
Goddess
Mansa
Devi
is
situated
at
the
top
of
Bilwa
Parwat
.Here
one
statue
of
the
Goddess
has
three
mouths
and
five
arms
while
the
other
statue
has
eight
arms.
The
beautiful
view
of
the
city
can
be
seen
from
this
place.
The
temple
can
be
reached
by
trolley
through
ropeway
or
on
foot.
Daksha
Mahadev
Temple
(4
km)
-
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
yagya
at
this
place.
Daksha
Prajapati
did
not
invite
Lord
Shiva
and
Sati
felt
insulted
.
Therefore
she
burnt
herself
in
the
yagya
Kund
.
This
incident
provoked
the
disciples
and
followers
of
Mahadev
who
killed
King
Daksha,
but
later
on
Lord
Mahadev
brought
him
back
to
life.
Daksha
Mahadev
temple
is
thus
a
tribute
to
this
legend
Bhimgoda
Tank
-
This
tank
is
at
a
distance
of
about
1
km
from
Harki
Pairi.
It
is
said
that
while
Pandavas
were
going
to
Himalayas
through
Haridwar,
Bhim
made
this
tank
with
the
blow
of
his
knee.
Sapt
Rishi
Ashram
and
Sapt
Srovar
(7
km)
-
It
is
said
that
Ganga
had
split
herself
in
seven
currents
at
this
place
so
that
the
Sapt(seven)
Rishis
worshipping
there
would
not
be
disturbed.
Parad
Shivling
(2
km)
-
Situated
in
Harihar
Ashram,
Kankhasl.
Shivling
weighing
about
150
kg
and
Rudraksha
tree
are
main
attractions
here.
Rishikesh
-
Rishikesh
is
one
of
the
best
located
pilgrimage
centers
along
the
right
bank
of
the
Ganga.
The
holy
river
emerging
from
high
mountains
not
far
from
here,
runs
deep
and
silent
through
the
thickly
wooded
hills
of
the
Tehri
that
straddle
this
region.
A
breathtaking
experience
of
natural
beauty
and
undiscovered
wildlife
await
here.
Not
to
mention
the
peace
and
tranquility
of
a
landscape
associated
with
'munis'
and
meditation.
Today
Rishikesh
has
become
a
center
for
learning
and
research
in
yoga
and
meditation-
the
renowned
Indian
methods
for
mental
and
physical
health.
The
week-long
International
Yoga
festival
which
attracts
participation
from
all
across
the
world
is
held
here
annually
in
the
month
of
February
on
the
banks
of
serene
Ganga.
Rajaji
National
Park
-
Haridwar
is
also
a
popular
destination
for
nature
and
adventure
lovers.
The
Rajaji
National
Park
is
about
820
sq.
km.
in
area;
attracts
wildlife
lovers
with
its
pristine
scenic
beauty
and
rich
bio
diversity.
Three
sanctuaries
of
the
Shivalik
range
of
western
U.P.
-Rajaji,
Motichur
and
Chilla
were
amalgamated
into
a
large
protected
area
and
named
Rajaji
National
Park
in
year
1983It
has
23
species
of
mammals
and
315
avifauna
species.
One
may
watch
a
herd
of
elephants
roaming
majestically
in
the
jungle
or
may
find
oneself
excited
by
wildlife
of
many
kinds
including
tigers,
leopard,
jungle
cat,
Himalayan
yellow
throated
marten,
samber,
cheetal,
barking
deer,
wild
boar,
langoor,
ghural,
sloth
beer,
king
cobra,
woodpecker
etc.
The
river
shelters
fish
in
abundance.
For
further
information
on
the
subject,
one
may
contact
the
Director's
office,
5/1
Ansari
Marg,
Dehradun-248001,
Phone
no.
0135-621669.
They
have
got
their
Piran
Kalier
-
The
'Dargah'
of
Hazrat
Makhdum
Allauddin
Ali
Ahamed
'Sabir'
on
the
outskirts
of
Roorkee
town
is
a
worth-visit-place
for
every
visitor.
It
is
situated
towards
the
south
of
Haridwar.
This
place
is
one
of
the
living
examples
of
unity
between
the
Hindu
and
Muslim
religions.
Famed
for
its
mystical
powers
that
fulfill
the
desires
of
the
devout,
the
Dargah
is
visited
by
millions
of
devotees
from
all
religions
from
India
and
abroad.
The
Urs
is
celebrated
at
this
Dargah
every
year,
from
the
first
day
of
sighting
the
moon
to
the
sixteenth
day
during
the
Rabeeull
month
of
the
Islamic
calendar.
Sureshwari
Devi
-
This
is
a
temple
of
Goddess
Durga.
Situated
in
the
peaceful
forest
area
of
Rajaji
National
park.
Dehradun
-
A
place
liked
by
many
retired
civil
and
defense
officers
to
settle
down,
now
the
capital
city
of
newly
formed
Uttaranchal
state
is
known
for
many
central
govt.
institutes
of
national
importance
and
is
also
a
place
worth
visiting.
Kodiyala
-
The
place
is
very
popular
for
rafting
loving
tourists.
Known
for
turbulent
white
water.
Mussoorie
-
The
queen
of
hills,
the
city
with
Mall
is
an
ideal
hill
station.
Piran
Kalair
-
The
tomb
Piran
Kaliar
of
Shabir
Shahib
in
Roorkee
is
a
living
example
of
religious
harmony
in
India
which
is
visited
by
the
people
of
all
religious
sects
from
all
over
the
world.
'URS'
festival
is
organised
every
year
on
the
holy
dargah
in
summer.
