Haridwar -The Hindu pilgrimage site : Most Visited Tourist Place in India - YouTube

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Haridwar - The Hindu pilgrimage site that brings in thousands of tourists and devotees during the Kumbh Mela held once in every 12 years. They also visit the temples, Har Ki Pauri and the Brahma Kund. For More Updated Video - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3fkCuOUYb1kS6eQeKkUQ Haridwar is city in Haridwar district of Uttarakhand state in India. Haridwar is place where the river Ganges enters in plain areas north India after flowing 250 kms from its origin Gaumukh (Gangotri Glacier). Haridwar is the place where people from across the India visit for pilgrimage and to take a holy dip into the holy river Ganges. Haridwar is an ancient city & it is one of the most sacred cities in India. The diverse nature of the Hindu religion has attracted foreign visitors from all around the world. Foreigners always attracted to Haridwar because here they can closely experience India's complex culture, various Hindu rituals and the ancient civilization. Subscribe for MORE Update - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3fkCuOUYb1kS6eQeKkUQ?sub_confirmation=1 Haridwar is one of the primary areas where river Ganges emerges from the mountains & enters to the plain areas. Lush green forests and crystal clear water of river Ganges & background of mountains create the charming beauty of this holy city. In the evening ghats looks beautiful as hundreds of diyas (lamps) and marigold flowers float and light up the river Ganges. The Rajaji National Park is just 10 kms from Haridwar. Its an ideal destination for wild life and adventure lovers. "Agar apne paap dhone hai to Haridwar mein Gangaji ki dubki lagao" (If you want to purify yourselves take a holy dip in the water of river Ganges at Haridwar. All your sins will be purified). This is most common thing which you can hear about Haridwar in all over India. Haridwar is spiritual town so it is full of various ashrams. Different ashrams have different purposes. Some ashrams are dedicated to their own traditions so if you visit that particular ashram you must follow their rules & regulations. Some ashrams are dedicated to particular spiritual personalities. Some ashrams are established to serve mankind. Some ashrams are dedicated to yoga & other particular activity. Please take a look at below list of ashrams. Ashrams are best option if you come here for long stay & have spiritual purpose. For More Updated Video - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3fkCuOUYb1kS6eQeKkUQ Haridwar is very popular pilgrimage destination in all over India as well as other countries. People like to spend their time in such a wonderful spiritual atmosphere. People also try to learn & practice Yoga & meditation here. There are so many places where you can learn yoga. Well known spiritual gurus are here to guide you for Yoga & Meditation. Ayurveda is a traditional way or system of medicines native to Indian subcontinent. Ayurveda is type of alternate medicine. Ayurveda is widely used in Haridwar as well as other parts of India. Some ashram and centers provide facility of Ayurvedic treatments. Panchkarma is very popular therapy. Panchkarma is used to get rid of toxic materials from our body. Ayurveda uses generally plant based medicines which found in Indian subcontinent. Every tourist wants some special souvenirs of the trip for their family, friends or relatives. Haridwar has so many varieties for Shopping. Here in markets you can get gems, jewelry, precious & semi precious stones, cloths, idols, rudraksh, spiritual books & other spiritual items. Main market are major shopping areas. Subscribe for MORE Update - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3fkCuOUYb1kS6eQeKkUQ?sub_confirmation=1 Haridwar is well known destination for Indian as well as foreign tourists, so Haridwar has lots of varieties in food. In Haridwar traditional Indian cuisine, Italian, Maxican, Chinese, American food is available. North Indian & South Indian food is widely used. Non vegetarian food is prohibited in Haridwar area because it is a holy place. How ever there are lots of varieties of food in Haridwar mainly near Railway Station & Ranipur area. Ghats are important part of this holy town. Ghat is structure similar to steps which allows people to take bath at River. Almost 50% people who visit Haridwar take holy dip here. Har Ki Pauri, Brahmakund, Subhash Ghat, Kushwah Ghat, Mahila ghat & VIP Ghat are one of the important ghats in Haridwar. For More Updated Video - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3fkCuOUYb1kS6eQeKkUQ Haridwar has so many ashrams for yoga. Yoga classes are provided daily basis or pre decided schedules. Some ashrams provide classes only to the people who stay in their ashram. Ashrams are best option if you want to stay for long time for yoga (More than week). Subscribe for MORE Update - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3fkCuOUYb1kS6eQeKkUQ?sub_confirmation=1