Haridwar - Travel in India
Temple of Bharathmatha: This is a multi - strayed temple.
Neel Dhara Bird Sanctuary: In winter many rare and beautiful birds can be seen specially the Siberian crane. A safari tour is organised to Neel Dhara from Cheela.
Cheela: 6 kms from Haridwar in the midst of the Shivalik Mountains is Cheela which is a must for nature lovers. Cheela comes in the periphery of the Rajaji National Park. The Tourism Department has a guest house here. In summer this is an excellent picnic spot.
Saptarishi: Here there is the Ashram of Saptarishi. This place is 5 kms from Har Ki Paidi on the Rishikesh Road. Here the river Ganges distributes itself into many small streams.
BHEL: Bharat Heavy Electricals LTD. has its factory in Haridwar. Built on many acres of land, BHEL is 4 kms from Parisar railway station. Here heavy duty motors, turbines, generators and machines are manufactured. Apart from this situated on the Rishikesh road are Shanti Kunj (temple of Goddess Gayathri), Pavandham, the Ashram of Bhupatwala, Vaishno devi and the Temple of Bharatmata.
Shopping: Handicrafts made with shells, pearls, rudraksha beads and cane. Hand woven mats, baskets and woollen clothes.
Tourists Season : As such tourists come here all through the year. But taking the climate into consideration the best time is from September to June, specially the summer when bathing in the Ganges can really be enjoyed. July and August are the rainy months.
Cheela: 6 kms from Haridwar in the midst of the Shivalik Mountains is Cheela which is a must for nature lovers. Cheela comes in the periphery of the Rajaji National Park. The Tourism Department has a guest house here. In summer this is an excellent picnic spot.
Saptarishi: Here there is the Ashram of Saptarishi. This place is 5 kms from Har Ki Paidi on the Rishikesh Road. Here the river Ganges distributes itself into many small streams.
BHEL: Bharat Heavy Electricals LTD. has its factory in Haridwar. Built on many acres of land, BHEL is 4 kms from Parisar railway station. Here heavy duty motors, turbines, generators and machines are manufactured. Apart from this situated on the Rishikesh road are Shanti Kunj (temple of Goddess Gayathri), Pavandham, the Ashram of Bhupatwala, Vaishno devi and the Temple of Bharatmata.
Shopping: Handicrafts made with shells, pearls, rudraksha beads and cane. Hand woven mats, baskets and woollen clothes.
Tourists Season : As such tourists come here all through the year. But taking the climate into consideration the best time is from September to June, specially the summer when bathing in the Ganges can really be enjoyed. July and August are the rainy months.
