About Haridwar
Pindwara to Haridwar distnce : 971 km
Estimated travel time : 15.1 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 Pindwara to Haridwar is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Pindwara to Haridwar by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Pindwara to Haridwar distance is 971 Km and is 15.1 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Rishikesh - Known as the "Yoga Capital of the World," Rishikesh is famous for its spiritual significance and the iconic Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula bridges. It's a popular stopover for adventure seekers and those seeking tranquility.
2. Dehradun - The capital city of Uttarakhand, Dehradun offers beautiful landscapes, pleasant weather, and numerous tourist attractions, including Robber's Cave, Tapkeshwar Temple, and Sahastradhara, a famous natural spring.
3. Mussoorie - Situated in the foothills of the Himalayas, Mussoorie is known as the "Queen of the Hills." It offers breathtaking views, lush green valleys, and colonial-era architecture. Lal Tibba, Kempty Falls, and Gun Hill are popular attractions here.
4. Shimla - Although a slight deviation from the main route, Shimla is a renowned hill station in Himachal Pradesh. It offers scenic beauty, pleasant weather, and attractions such as Mall Road, Christ Church, and Jakhu Temple.
5. Pushkar - Situated in Rajasthan, Pushkar is a holy city famous for its sacred lake and Brahma Temple. The city hosts one of the largest cattle fairs in the country, called the Pushkar Fair, which attracts tourists from around the world.
6. Ajmer - Located near Pushkar, Ajmer is known for the famous Ajmer Sharif Dargah, a Sufi shrine dedicated to Moinuddin Chishti. The city also offers scenic views and historical sites like Taragarh Fort and Ana Sagar Lake.