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Introduction
The gateway to the Char Dham in the Garhwal- Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Haridwar is one of the most important pilgrimages in India. Haridwar is believed to be one of the four spots where the elixir of immortality- Amrita spilled over from the Kumbh in which it was being carried by Garuda, the holy bird and the vehicle of Lord Vishnu. Haridwar being a pilgrimage spot, tourist attractions in Haridwar consist mainly of temples. Most of the tourist attractions in Haridwar are all located well within the reach of tourists and within the city bounds.
Tourist Attractions in Haridwar
Har-ki-pauri- it is the most popular bathing ghat in Haridwar. The Kumbh Mela is celebrated every 12 years and during the Mela an estimated 45 million people converge here to bathe in the sacred waters of the Ganges as part of a purification ritual.
Gorakhnath temple – the temple with an imposing edifice is dedicated to Guru Gorakhnath.
Kanhal Temples- the Kanhal Templescomprise of the Birbhadreshwar Temple, Daksha Mahadev Temple and Sati Kund.
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