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
Haridwar is one of my favorite places.Thanks for sharing these wonderful clicks.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful city with such rich and wonderful sites to see. Great history there.
ReplyDeleteDo we have a glimpse of you and your family? How nice! I like to see an entire city from a hilltop vantage point.
ReplyDeleteIt'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!
ReplyDeleteWonderful sight and Nice composition!
ReplyDeleteVery nice place , but heavily crowded .........
ReplyDeleteAs I now live in Roorkee,a few kilometers near Haridwar,I went to Haridwar once and felt very happy seeing the Ganga there.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful 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?
ReplyDeleteGreat images and information. It is nice to see that you are including images of your family.;))
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots! Is that you on the left?
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Lovely shots!
ReplyDeleteinteresting places...i have never been to though :(
ReplyDeleteInteresting images, Rajesh. So beautiful the view in the first picture.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful 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.
ReplyDeleteNever heard of that city. Looks nice with the river.
ReplyDeleteGreat tour again!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteAncient! Lovely shots.
ReplyDeleteIndia 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. :)
ReplyDeleteLovely view of the city and your family. Wonderful photos, thanks for sharing your world.
ReplyDeleteGreat captures.
ReplyDeleteLovely bird's eye view!
ReplyDeletenice view from the top!
ReplyDeleteYes, I like, pretty pictures, a beautiful view. Greetings.
ReplyDeleteLovely shots of your family and the Holy City.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful view looking down on it.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots from you visit to this interesting place. Carver, ABC Wednesday Team
ReplyDeleteThis 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.
ReplyDeleteLovely family adventure.
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Lovely captures!
ReplyDeleteseems like your family really liked being there
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How wonderful to visit a city with such ancient heritage.
ReplyDeleteI've been to Haridwar a few times and it's absolutely amazing! Will you post more photos ?
ReplyDeleteSo Rajesh ! Started travelling a lot these days. Wish you many more travels
ReplyDeleteHappy to see you went to Haridwar :-)
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy traveling to India with you. Thanks!
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Nice Aerial view. Will visit sometime when I get a chance. :)
ReplyDeleteawe inspiring meaning of that Haridwar plar. stunning view. Hope you could visit My ABC Wednesday entry. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful place to visit. Great shots.
ReplyDeleteThank you all for appreciating this ancient city.
ReplyDeleteI am from haridwar.. I am managing a website for this city for past few years. It feels proud be born in this magnificent city.
ReplyDeleteOne of the cities very close to my heart, your beautiful pictures want me to be there right now.
ReplyDeleteInteresting ancient place to visit.
ReplyDeletebeautiful snaps :)
ReplyDeleteLovely photographs. Nice description.
ReplyDeletewonderful clicks, Rajesh. Haridwar is the 'gateway to Gods'---lovely blog!
ReplyDeleteThank you all for appreciating this place.
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