About Haridwar
Aizawl to Haridwar distnce : 2609 km
Estimated travel time : 51 hours
Haridwar is very popular religious town. Haridwar is also known as Dwara of Hari (Gateway to God). Thousands of pilgrims daily came here to take bath in holy river Ganga. The main attraction is Har ki Pauri. Haridwar is home to Panch Tirth (five pilgrimage destinations) and three Siddha Peetha (a place where desires get fulfilled).
Haridwar is a city of religion, holiness, spirituality, yoga and ayurved. It is famous for its temples and ghats. As Ronald Barrett said ".. the Ganga is more than a river, she is the Holy Mother. She is Ganga Ma." Its common saying that "no child is too dirty to be embraced by its mother". Mother Ganga embraces everyone and everything that is put into her. Everyday thousands of pilgrims take bath in holy river in Haridwar to relieve themselves of their sins and achieve salvation. Haridwar celebrates a number of festivals including the very famous Kumbh Mela which occurs only once in 12 years according the Hindu mythology it is one of the place where drop of Amrita, the elixir of immortality, accidentally spilled over from the pitcher or Kumbha, in which it was being carried away by Garuda, the celestial bird and the vehicle of Lord Vishnu that is reason for the Kumbh Mela that held only four pious sites of India. Haridwar is also, the gateway to the four major pilgrimages- the Char Dham - Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri.
Taxi from Aizawl to Haridwar is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Aizawl to Haridwar by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Aizawl to Haridwar distance is 2609 Km and is 51 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Silchar, Assam - Silchar is the first major city you will come across on the way to Haridwar. It is known for its scenic beauty and cultural heritage.
2. Shillong, Meghalaya - Shillong is known as the "Scotland of the East" and offers beautiful landscapes, waterfalls, and pleasant weather.
3. Guwahati, Assam - Guwahati is the largest city in Northeast India and a major stopover point. The Kamakhya Temple and Umananda Temple are popular attractions here.
4. Kaziranga National Park, Assam - Known for its one-horned rhinoceros, Kaziranga National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major wildlife sanctuary.
5. Tezpur, Assam - Tezpur is a historic city with archaeological sites, ancient temples, and beautiful parks.
6. Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh - Tawang is known for its stunning monasteries, scenic beauty, and snow-covered mountain peaks. It is a popular tourist destination.
7. Bomdila, Arunachal Pradesh - Bomdila offers breathtaking views of the Eastern Himalayan ranges and houses several Buddhist monasteries.
8. Dehradun, Uttarakhand - Dehradun is the capital city of Uttarakhand and offers attractions like Robber's Cave, Sahastra Dhara, and Forest Research Institute.
9. Rishikesh, Uttarakhand - Rishikesh is a spiritual town known for its ashrams, temples, and a prominent destination for yoga and meditation retreats.
