Things to do in Haridwar

Shantikunj Haridwar
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Haridwar is a holy city in India. Located beneath the Himalayas, the city offers a peaceful aura to the wandering soul. If you are traveling to seek peace, we suggest the following things to do on your Haridwar visit.

Attend evening Ganga Aarti

The devotees pray to the Ganga river to free themselves from their worldly affairs and sorrows. Huge lamps, aroma of the incense sticks, traditional music, chorus song, and thousands of people accompany the evening Ganga Aarti at the Brahma Kund in Haridwar. It is an overwhelming experience of life.

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Meditate

Haridwar offers many peaceful abodes for meditation. The Ashrams that groups the people of similar interests include Shantikunj, Patanjali Yogpeeth, Ramanand Ashram, etc. If you have not done meditation before, you can join the training sessions at these places. It is worth giving a minuscule break to our lives here.

Bird watching

You can also spend time in nature along the banks of river Ganges and at the Rajaji National park.Rajaji National park is a good place to step into the North Indian wildlife.

Get into the food trail

You can try the street food of Haridwar, they are mostly vegetarian and simple. On your food trail in Haridwar, try out Aloo Puri of Mohanji Puri Wale.

Apart from the above mentioned peace activities, if you are looking for some fun and adventure, then you can participate in trekking and river rafting. The Youth Hostel Association frequently organises the trek in Haridwar, you can follow their website for details.

If you are looking for good stay potions, one is to stay at the Ashrams like Shantikunj, etc. and two, you can contact Gozocabs for itinerary suggestions. Gozocabs has a network of taxi operators as well as travel agents who can ease your visit to Haridwar. You can also book an outstation taxi for traveling to Rishikesh and other nearby places.

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Nashik- One day trip planner

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Nashik is an ancient city in the state of Maharashtra. There are many temples, caves, and sites of historical importance to visit here. If you have only one day to spend in Nashik, you can visit the places like Muktidham, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden, Pandavleni caves, Sita Caves, Kalaram Temple, Sundarnarayan Temple, and Ramshej Fort.

Planning the route

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Muktidham

It is a religious temple located in the suburbs of the city. Muktidham is a temple complex with temples dedicated to number of gods.

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Address: Gayakhe Colony, Deolali Gaon, Nashik, Maharashtra 422214

Contact: +91 253 246 5494

Time to spend: 1 hour

Next Destination: Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden, 25 minutes drive

Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden

It is a garden and park and one can find a variety of plantations. You can also take home plants from the nursery at the complex.

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Address: Pandav Lene road, Nashik, Maharashtra 422010

Contact: +91 253 250 4933

Visiting Hours: 10:00 AM to 07:00 PM, Wednesday closed

Time to spend: 40 minutes

Next Destination: Pandavleni caves, 10 minutes drive

Pandavleni caves

The Pandavleni caves are group of 24 caves constructed during the 1st century BC. It is a historical landmark in Nashik.

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Address: Buddha Vihar, Pathardi Phata, Nashik, Maharashtra 422010

Visiting Hours: 08:30 AM to 05:30 PM

Time to spend: 1.5 hours

Next Destination: Sita cave, 25 minutes drive

Sita Cave

This is a small cave associated with Hindu epic- Ramayana. Hence, the place holds pilgrimage importance as well.

Address: Panchavati, Nashik, Maharashtra 422003

Contact:  +91 253 251 2211

Time to spend: 1 hour

Next Destination: Kalaram Temple, 5 minutes walk

Kalaram Temple

It is an old Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Rama.

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Address: Panchavati Road, Panchavati, Nashik, Maharashtra 422003

Contact:  +91 253 262 1830

Time to spend: 1 hour

Next Destination: Sundarnarayan Temple, 15 minutes walk

Sundarnarayan Temple

It is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The temple depicts intricate carvings and paintings.

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Address: Raviwar Karanja, Panchavati, Nashik, Maharashtra 422001

Time to spend: 1 hour

Next Destination: Ramshej Fort, 20 minutes drive

Ramshej Fort

It is a small fort located in the outskirts of the city. Ramshej Fort witnessed war against the Mughals for 6 long years.

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Address: Ramshej Fort, Ramshej, Maharashtra 422003

Visiting Hours: 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM

Time to spend: 1 hour

You can also book intercity cab to Nashik from your city for the entire trip and enjoy hassle free travel.

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