Haridwar is a sacred town where the
devotees feel the nectar of immortality had fallen. A large religious
festival called the Kumb Mela is held here every 12 years.
What
to see» The Ghats : People have a sacred bath in the
river Ganges. There are steps made into the water for safe bath on the
specially diverted waters of the river.
» Temples : Haridwar
is richly dotted by temples and shrines.
How to
get thereBy Air : Nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airfield
which is 35 km. from Haridwar. Flights are erractic.
By Rail :
It is connected by trains to Delhi, Bombay and Calcutta.
By
Road : It is well connected by roads and there are buses to U.P. and
Delhi