Haridwar is a divine and sacred town in the state of Uttaranchal. In Hindi language, Haridwar stands for "Gateway to God". In the word "Haridwar" - 'hari' means God and 'dwar' means gate. Haridwar is one of the holiest places in India. This pilgrim site is situated on the banks of the most sacred river Ganga. Haridwar is an active town which is crowded with pilgrims and saints. This bustling town has a multitude of temples where you can find copious number of pilgrims wishing for attaining salvation. The sacred city of Haridwar is a doorway to four main pilgrimage centres in Uttaranchal state.
