Har Ki Pauri of Haridwar is world famous, where thousands of people come every day to visit and take bath in the Ganga.  There are many ancient temples including Har Ki Pauri in the pilgrimage city of Haridwar.  According to religious beliefs, in ancient times, drops of nectar from the nectar pot that emerged from the churning of the ocean had spilled into Haridwar's Har Ki Pauri, Allahabad, Nashik and Ujjain.  Maha Kumbh is organized every 12 years at Har Ki Pauri in which lakhs and crores of people come from all over the country and abroad.  The ancient importance of bathing in Ganga in Mahakumbh has been explained.  Har Ki Pauri has a special place in Hindu religion.  People from India and abroad take bath in the Ganga here to wish for salvation.  Ganga Aarti is also performed daily at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar.

  Daksheshwar Mahadev: The Daksheshwar Mahadev temple located in Kankhal, the ancient city of Haridwar, is ancient.  In this temple there is a self-proclaimed underworld facing Shivalinga.  It is said that Kankhal is the in-laws house of Lord Bholenath and the birthplace of Lord Bholenath's first wife Sati.  There is a self-proclaimed ancient Patal Mukhi Shivalinga in the Daksheshwar Mahadev temple.  The only Patal Mukhi Shivalinga in the world is found only in Daksheshwar Mahadev Temple.  Bholenath himself blesses those who worship here in the month of Sawan.

Kundi Soteshwar is an ancient temple situated on Haridwar Najibabad Road.  There is a self-proclaimed Shivalinga in the temple.  It is said that Mahadev and his followers still reside in this temple.  In ancient times, when Bholenath's wedding procession came, his wedding procession stopped at this place and had refreshments.  According to experts, the wishes made at this place definitely get fulfilled.  There is also a garden built by Mother Sati in this temple.  Mother Sati had given cannabis to Mahadev to drink at this very place.  Kundi and Sota are kept outside this temple, due to which in common language the name of this temple has changed from Amarakeshwar to Kundi Soteshwar.

Located in Kankhal, a suburb of Haridwar, Daridra Bhanjan Mahadev Temple is ancient.  In this temple there is a self-proclaimed Shivalinga which is slowly going to the underworld.  It is said that by worshiping in this temple, people's poverty is removed.  Every morning and evening Aarti is performed in this temple in which local and outside devotees participate.  It is said that as sins are increasing, the ancient Swayambhu Shivalinga located in Daridra Bhanjan Mahadev Temple is going to the underworld.

 Nileshwar Mahadev Temple

Gauri Shankar Mahadev Temple:

  Chandi Devi Temple:

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  Gauri Kund:

Rishikesh And Haridwar – Adventure Capital

As described in Skanda Purana, this entire region (Garhwal) was famous by the name of Kedarkhand in the past.  According to Skanda Purana, the name of this area is Kubjamrak because here Lord Vishnu had seen the sage Ragbhu under the mango tree.  After the sage Rishi selected the place for his long penance (tapasya or penance), Lord Vishnu appeared to the sage in the form of "Hrishikesh", impressed by his work.  This word is made up of two words Hrishik and Esh.  Hrishi means senses and Esh means God or Lord.  Its meaning is god of senses.  The Purana states thus: "Sage Rabhya liked the purity and naturalness of the place where Lord Vishnu appeared, so he resided there in the form of Vaidya, his mentor, who looked like hair.  But considering Rabhya Rishi and its divine qualities, the region is popularly known as Rishi Kesha or Rishikesh, or the hair of a Rishi (sage). Skanda Purana mentions that Lord Vishnu blessed Rabhya Rishi and  He was given this divine message: "When you will have established that place as Hrishikesh (Lord Hrishikesh, the lord of all the senses), by controlling your senses of supreme penance."

 This place mentions the place where Lord Vishnu defeated the powerful demon Madhu.  According to Ramayana, Lord Rama had killed the powerful demon Ravana for performing rigorous penance.  Lakshman (brother of Lord Rama) crossed the river on a jute bridge, known as Lakshman Jhula.  In 1889, the jute bridge was replaced by an iron drop bridge.  The bridge was damaged due to floods in 1924, after which the bridge was replaced by a new bridge. 

  Triveni Ghat:

Mussoorie, the queen of hill stations, is famous for its scenic beauty, good social life and entertainment. The excellent climate makes it an attractive holiday resort. Thronged by holidayers, it vibrates with gaiety and merry making during the summer season..Mussoorie, the queen of hill stations, is famous for its natural beauty, social life and entertainment. The excellent climate makes it an attractive holiday resort. Reviewed by holidaymakers, it vibrates with gaiety and fun making during the summer season. There are no steep inclines and the more adventurous can take pleasant excursions to various beauty spots nearby. Mussoorie offers spectacular views of the thick Himalayan peaks.

Kempty falls which is about 11 kilometers away from the city attract hundreds of people every day. Bhatt Falls is also famous for its scenic beauty. Though the tourist here is less compared to Keppat but it is a picnic spot near the town. Yet another place of interest in the city is Depot Hill, popularly known as ‘Lal Tibba’. It is the highest point in Mussoorie and beautiful Himalayan panorama is visible from this place on all clear days.

Badrinath, Kedarnath, Bandar-Punch, Shri Kantha and Nandadevi Chotil can be seen from here. Camel's Back Hill is accessible by electric trolley. The top commands a very beautiful view of both the hills and the valley. On a clear day, one can also see the Ganga and Yamuna from here. Mussoorie is well connected by roads with Dehradun, Delhi, Roorkee and Saharanpur. There are some good hotels, entertainment clubs and restaurants to cater to the tourist needs.