In Rishikesh –[Holy Haridwar Tour]
Today, you will visit Haridwar. Referred to as the door to God Hari (God Vishnu) this is one of the seven holiest places for Hindus.
The famous Indian story of Amrit Manthan or Samudra Manthan – which is considered one of the important Hindu legends of evolution – has been immortalized in all oriental cultures through paintings and sculptures in museums and heritage sites across India and many countries like Cambodia and Thailand. Haridwar is a pilgrimage city in the Haridwar District of Uttarakhand, India. Associated with both Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu, Haridwar is among the seven sacred cities of India. It is also one of the four venues for the Kumbh Mela, held in its magnitude every twelve years.