About Haridwar
Urmar Tanda to Haridwar distnce : 388 km
Estimated travel time : 6.9 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 Urmar Tanda to Haridwar is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Urmar Tanda to Haridwar by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Urmar Tanda to Haridwar distance is 388 Km and is 6.9 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 ashrams, yoga retreats, and the iconic Lakshman Jhula.
2. Mussoorie - A scenic hill station located in the foothills of the Himalayas, Mussoorie offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. The Mall Road, Kempty Falls, and Gun Hill are popular attractions.
3. Dehradun - The capital city of Uttarakhand, Dehradun is known for its pleasant climate, beautiful landscapes, and colonial architecture. Robber's Cave, Sahastradhara, and Tapkeshwar Temple are some notable attractions.
4. Saharanpur - Located in Uttar Pradesh, Saharanpur is known for its wood carving industry and the historic Shakti Peeth Shakumbari Devi Temple.
5. Yamuna Nagar - Situated on the banks of the Yamuna River, Yamuna Nagar is known for its industrial development. The Kalesar National Park and the popular Gurudwara Guruttapana Sahib are worth visiting.
6. Ambala - A major junction of the Indian Railways, Ambala is known for its historical and cultural significance. The Ambala Cantonment, Badshahi Bagh Gurudwara, and Rani Ka Talab are some attractions in the city.
7. Ludhiana - A bustling industrial city in Punjab, Ludhiana offers a mix of modernity and tradition. The Punjab Agricultural University, Lodhi Fort, and Guru Nanak Dev Bhawan are popular tourist spots.