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Haridwar is located in the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is home to one of the seven holiest places of Hinduism, as well as various temples and ashrams. Due to its religious significance, Haridwar is a popular pilgrimage destination for Hindu devotees from all over India, and even from abroad.
As a tourist destination, Haridwar has a lot to offer. From its breathtaking natural beauty to its ancient and religious sites, the city has something for everyone. One of the most unique sites in the holy city is Har ki Pauri, a popular ghat that is said to be the place where the holy River Ganga touches the earth. Many spiritual and cultural festivals are held here throughout the year, making it a vibrant and lively destination.
The city is also a great place to explore some of the ancient civilizations of India. Its many temples, including Har ki Pauri, are filled with intricate carvings and sculptures depicting Hindu gods and goddesses. The city also has several ashrams and yoga centres where visitors can find spiritual refuge and peace.
The Queen of Hill Stations, nestled on the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayas, is about 278 kilometre from Delhi and 34 kilometre north of Uttarakhand state capital, Dehradun. At an altitude of 6561 foot, it is in Mussoorie that you get the first glimpse of the snow-dusted Himalayan peaks. Mussoorie since the 1820s has been a retreat for the British Raj, what with several colonial bungalows dotting its neighbourhoods, many of which have been turned into heritage hotels. At the heart of Mussoorie is the 2-kilometre-long Mall, the iconic pedestrian- only stretch which houses the hill stations two most popular addresses, the Library Bazaar to the west and the Kulri Bazaar to the east. Mussoorie still boasts of vestiges from the British era that are evident in the architecture of its hotels, churches, summer palaces and libraries. Often vying with Nainital as Uttarakhand’s most popular weekend destination, Mussoorie’s warm sunshine, colonial feel, open skies and misty forests are no match to any other especially when the mist clears and the lush Doon Valley and the farther snow-frosted Himalayan peaks become conspicuous, bringing respite in the hot months and calling for a cosy stay in the colder months just as the fresh mountain air circulates around, breaking in through the windows and deep verandahs of your hotel.
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