Har ki Pauri:King
Vikramaditya constructed this sacred Ghat in memory of his
brother Bhatrihari who it is believed had come to Haridwar
to meditate on the banks of the Ganga. This ghat later came
to be known as Har-Ki-Pauri ( The ghat is regarded the most
sacred and auspicious point to bathe in the Ganga during the
12 year Kumbh and the 6 year Ardh Kumbh.
Sapt Rishi Ashram and Sapt Sarovar:According
to legend the Saptarshis (seven sages) were deep in
meditation here. The Ganga, not wanting to disturb them
split herself into seven streams (Sapt Sarovar) around them.
Mansa Devi Temple:The
temple of Goddess Mansa Devi is situated at the top of Bilwa
Parvat. The rope-way with its brightly colored cable cars
take devotees to the old hilltop of Mansa Devi.
Chandi Devi Temple:The
Chandi Devi temple at the top of Neel Parvat on river Gang's
banks was built in1929 A.D. by the King of Kashmir-Suchat
Singh. A three kilometers trek from Chandighat, it is
believed that the main statue was established by the Adi
Shankaracharya in 8th century AD. It is at a distance of six
kilometers on Neel Parvat on the other bank of River Ganga.
Other Places of Interest:Kanva
Rishio Ashram; Bilkeshwar Mahadev; Pawan Dham; Bhooma
Niketan; Vaishnav Devi Temple; Bharat Mata Mandir;
Doodhadhari Temple; Shahi Gurudwara; Jairam Ashram.