Important information Around Haridwar

Tourist Acctration in Haridwar

• Rajaji National Park
• Rishikesh
• Bharat Mandir
• Triveni Ghat
• Kailash Niketan Temple
• Shatrughan Temple
• Neelkanth Mahadev
• Lakshman Jhoola
• Shivanand Ashram
• Ram Jhoola 

Rajaji National Park (Chilla) (10 kms.) : The picturesque park covers an area of 820 sq. kms. on the edge of the Boon Valley. It was established in 1996 and has over 23 species of mammals and 315 avifauna species. Key fauna - elephant, tiger, panther, bear, chital, sambar, wild boar, barking deer etc.

Rishikesh (24 kms.) : Rishikesh, the 'place of sages' is an important pilgrim and spiritual centre set on the right bank of holy Ganga. It is surrounded by Shivalik ranges on three sides and is the starting point for the Char Dham pilgrimage. A large number of people interested in meditation, Yoga and other aspects of Hinduism also flock to this spiritual centre. The International Yoga week, which attracts participation from all across the world, is held here every year from 2nd to 7th Feb on the banks of Ganga. It is connected by rail and road. The nearest airport is Dehra Dun's Jolly Grant (17 kms.).

Bharat Mandir : This temple is dedicated to Bharat, the brother of Lord Ram. It lies near the Triveni Ghat and is the oldest temple in Rishikesh.

Triveni Ghat: The sacred bathing ghat on the banks of Ganga is believed to be the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and the legendary Saraswati river. The evening Aarti \ ceremony here is worth attending.

Kailash Niketan Temple: The 13 storeyed temple lies near Laxman Jhoola.

Shatrughan Temple (5 kms.) : This ancient temple is dedicated to Shatrughan, Lord Ram's brother.

Neelkanth Mahadev: It is set atop a hill across the Ganga. According to mythological legends, Shiva drank the venom produced during 'Sagar Manthan' here, which turned his throat blue and was named Neelkanth.

Lakshman Jhoola (5 kms.): This hanging bridge across Ganga is on the way to Badrinath. It was originally a jute rope bridge without pillars and was rebuilt with iron ropes in 1889. On the side of this famous bridge is the well known Shri Raghunathji temple dedicated to Lord Ram.

Ram Jhoola : The hanging bridge similar to Lakshman Jhoola is built between the Shivanand Ashram and the Swargashram.

Shivanand Ashram (The Divine Society) : The famous spiritual centre was established by Swami Shivanand. It imparts lectures on spiritual life and training in meditation and Yoga.