Haridwar

Located at the foothills of the Himalayas, Haridwar is a city of temples and ashrams. The highlight of Haridwar is the famous Ganga Aarti held at the Har ki Pauri Ghat every evening. The city is also the center point for Kanwar mela – organized every year during the rainy season; Ardh Kumbh – organized every six years and Kumbh Mela – organized every twelve years. It is also the gateway to the Char Dham of Uttarakhand and acts as the base destination for some of the other tourist towns of Rishikesh and Devprayag. Travelers in search of yoga ashrams and centers hoping to improve their physical and mental health won’t be left wanting either.