Book Orai to Haridwar Cab
Orai to Haridwar distnce : 652 km
Estimated travel time : 9.6 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.
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Orai to Haridwar Cab Route
Orai to Haridwar by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Orai to Haridwar distance is 652 Km and is 9.6 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Rishikesh - Known as the "Yoga Capital of the World," Rishikesh is a famous spiritual town with several temples, ashrams, and the iconic suspension bridge called Laxman Jhula.
2. Devprayag - This is the confluence of the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers, forming the holy river Ganges. It is considered a sacred site and has a beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Rama.
3. Srinagar - Located on the banks of the Alaknanda River, Srinagar is a historic town known for its educational institutions and scenic surroundings. It also has an ancient temple called Kamleshwar Mahadev Temple.
4. Chitrakoot - This pilgrimage town is believed to be the place where Lord Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana spent their exile years. It is dotted with several temples and natural attractions like Ramghat and Kamadgiri.
5. Jhansi - If you are interested in history, Jhansi is worth a visit. It is famous for the valor of Rani Lakshmi Bai and has attractions like Jhansi Fort, Rani Mahal, and St. Jude's Shrine.
6. Orchha - This medieval town is known for its stunning architectural heritage, including palaces, temples, and cenotaphs. The Orchha Fort, Ram Raja Temple, and Chaturbhuj Temple are must-visit attractions.
7. Datia - A small town near Jhansi, Datia is known for the ancient religious sites of Peetambra Peeth and Dhumeshwar Mahadev Temple. The Datia Palace is another tourist attraction.