Haridwar is an important pilgrimage city in the state of Uttarakhand, India.According to Hindu mythology, Haridwar is one of the seven holiest places as the Gods are believed to have left their footprints in Haridwar. Haridwar, the city of legends lies in the foot hills of Shivalik ranger of Himalayas. Haridwar is the point where the Gangas emerges from the Himalayas to begin its progress across the plains. The holy city of Haridwar is home to some of the most sacred Hindu rituals. One can see devotees from round the globe pondering to Haridwar and Rishikesh to perform poojas and prayers.
In the evening the ghats look breathtakingly beautiful, as thousands of diyas &C marigold flowers float & illuminate the holy waters of the Mother Ganga.