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The holy town of Haridwar is at the foothills of the Shivalik range where the Ganges passes through its last gorge and begins a 2,000-km journey across the Indo-Gangetic plains. Referred to as Mayapuri, Gangadwar, Tapovan, and Mokshadwar in the ancient scriptures and epics, Haridwar has always remained a major pilgrimage for the Hindus.
Thousands of pilgrims flock to the Har-Ki-Pauri at Haridwar to participate in the spectacular Ganga aarti ceremony. Apart from the Har-Ki-Pauri, Haridwar is also famous for the temples of Chandi Devi, Mansa Devi, Anjani Devi, Gauri Shankar, and Neeleshwar Mahadev. Haridwar is the gateway to the pilgrim centres of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri in Uttrakhand. It is one of the four pilgrim centres where the Kumbh Mela is held every 12 years. Millions of devout Hindus come here to take a dip in the holy Ganges seeking emancipation from worldly sins.
Haridwar has a number of hotels and other accommodation options for its guests. The price range varies noticeably to meet the demand for various levels of tourists. Thus, you may pick from the luxury hotels, and the budget hotels in Haridwar.
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