From Delhi, with my friends and family, I had been to Haridwar and Rishikesh to see a glimpse of both this cities. I did not spend much time here, but I did capture some of the little precious moments.
Haridwar is one of the important holy city and this translates into "Gateway to Lord Vishnu". The place has passed through various dynasties in the ancient times such as Maurya and then Kushan.
As one of the oldest living cities, it finds its mention in the ancient Hindu scriptures. It has a rich and ancient religious and cultural heritage. There are many interesting sites in the city such as:
Haridwar is one of the important holy city and this translates into "Gateway to Lord Vishnu". The place has passed through various dynasties in the ancient times such as Maurya and then Kushan.
As one of the oldest living cities, it finds its mention in the ancient Hindu scriptures. It has a rich and ancient religious and cultural heritage. There are many interesting sites in the city such as:
- Har Ki Pauri
- Chandi Devi Temple
- Mansa Devi Temple
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Haridwar is one of my favorite places.Thanks for sharing these wonderful clicks.
Beautiful city with such rich and wonderful sites to see. Great history there.
Do we have a glimpse of you and your family? How nice! I like to see an entire city from a hilltop vantage point.
It's a beutifu city! I love how you captured the 1st photo!
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Gateway to Lord Vishnu, a very evocative name! Sounds really like a portal to Eden!
Wonderful sight and Nice composition!
Very nice place , but heavily crowded .........
As I now live in Roorkee,a few kilometers near Haridwar,I went to Haridwar once and felt very happy seeing the Ganga there.
Beautiful photos. Nice seeing them:)
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It looks so beautiful sitting there on the banks of the river. I can imagine the many gorgeous places to visit here! And I see that your fine family is still traveling with you! How nice is that?
Great images and information. It is nice to see that you are including images of your family.;))
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Beautiful shots! Is that you on the left?
Have a fabulous week.
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Lovely shots!
interesting places...i have never been to though :(
Interesting images, Rajesh. So beautiful the view in the first picture.
Beautiful and interesting city and so much history! Wonderful post for the day, Rajesh, and great photos as always!
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What an interesting place to visit.
Never heard of that city. Looks nice with the river.
Great tour again!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
Ancient! Lovely shots.
India is such a beautiful country -- so romantic and mysterious to those of us in the west. I love seeing the architecture and the beautiful saris, too. Thanks for sharing at MM. :)
Lovely view of the city and your family. Wonderful photos, thanks for sharing your world.
Great captures.
Lovely bird's eye view!
nice view from the top!
Yes, I like, pretty pictures, a beautiful view. Greetings.
Lovely shots of your family and the Holy City.
A beautiful view looking down on it.
Great shots from you visit to this interesting place. Carver, ABC Wednesday Team
This sounds like a fascinating city to visit. I hope you'll show us more of it. Your first photo shows a beautiful, as well as historic, city.
Lovely family adventure.
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Lovely captures!
seems like your family really liked being there
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How wonderful to visit a city with such ancient heritage.
I've been to Haridwar a few times and it's absolutely amazing! Will you post more photos ?
So Rajesh ! Started travelling a lot these days. Wish you many more travels
Happy to see you went to Haridwar :-)
I really enjoy traveling to India with you. Thanks!
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Nice Aerial view. Will visit sometime when I get a chance. :)
awe inspiring meaning of that Haridwar plar. stunning view. Hope you could visit My ABC Wednesday entry. Thanks!
It is a beautiful place to visit. Great shots.
Thank you all for appreciating this ancient city.
I am from haridwar.. I am managing a website for this city for past few years. It feels proud be born in this magnificent city.
One of the cities very close to my heart, your beautiful pictures want me to be there right now.
Interesting ancient place to visit.
beautiful snaps :)
Lovely photographs. Nice description.
wonderful clicks, Rajesh. Haridwar is the 'gateway to Gods'---lovely blog!
Thank you all for appreciating this place.
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