Book Udhampur to Haridwar Cab
Udhampur to Haridwar distnce : 589 km
Estimated travel time : 11.2 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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Udhampur to Haridwar Cab Route
Udhampur to Haridwar by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Udhampur to Haridwar distance is 589 Km and is 11.2 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Rishikesh - Located about 20 kilometers from Haridwar, Rishikesh is a popular spiritual and yoga destination. You can visit famous temples, enjoy river rafting, and witness the evening Ganga Aarti.
2. Dehradun - The capital city of Uttarakhand, Dehradun offers scenic beauty, colonial architecture, and tourist attractions like Robber's Cave, Tapkeshwar Temple, and Forest Research Institute.
3. Mussoorie - A hill station known as the "Queen of Hills," Mussoorie is about an hour's drive from Dehradun. You can enjoy breathtaking views of the Garhwal Himalayas, visit attractions like Kempty Falls and Lal Tibba, and take a cable car ride to Gun Hill.
4. Chamba - Situated in the Tehri Garhwal district, Chamba offers panoramic views of the Himalayan range and is known for its serene beauty. There are various ancient temples and adventure activities like camping and trekking.
5. Tehri Dam - One of the world's largest hydroelectric projects, the Tehri Dam is a prominent tourist spot. You can witness the magnificent dam structure and enjoy boating in the Tehri Lake.
6. Patnitop - Located in Jammu and Kashmir, Patnitop is a hill station known for its natural beauty. It offers activities like paragliding, trekking, and skiing (in winter) with scenic views of the surrounding mountains.
7. Sanasar - Situated near Patnitop, Sanasar is known for its lush green meadows, trekking trails, and adventure sports like paragliding and camping.
8. Shivkhori - A famous cave shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, Shivkhori is around 80 kilometers from Udhampur. It is known for its natural formation of a lingam and attracts a significant number of devotees.