Book Sahaswan to Haridwar Cab
Sahaswan to Haridwar distnce : 253 km
Estimated travel time : 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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Sahaswan to Haridwar Cab Route
Sahaswan to Haridwar by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Sahaswan to Haridwar distance is 253 Km and is 6 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Roorkee - Located around 30 km from Haridwar, Roorkee is known for its prestigious engineering college (IIT Roorkee) and the iconic Solani Aqueduct. It is also home to the first engineering college in India, the Thomson Engineering College.
2. Manglaur - About 40 km from Roorkee, Manglaur is a small town known for its ancient temples like the Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara and the Ratangarh Temple.
3. Najibabad - Located around 50 km from Manglaur, Najibabad is known for its historical significance. It has several attractions like the Najibudaulah's Fort, Pathari Masjid, and Manda Zoo.
4. Moradabad - At a distance of about 70 km from Najibabad, Moradabad is famous for its brass handicrafts and is often called the "Brass City." Visitors can explore the various markets and workshops to witness the artistry involved in creating brass items.
5. Bareilly - Located around 110 km from Moradabad, Bareilly is a vibrant city known for its historical and cultural heritage. The city has attractions like the Trivati Nath Temple, Fun City Water Park, and Alakhnath Temple.
6. Budaun - About 50 km from Bareilly, Budaun is historically significant due to its association with Sufi saint Sheikh Alauddin Ali Ahmed Sabir Kalyari. The town has several beautiful mosques and tombs dedicated to the Sufi saint.