Famous for being one of the seven holiest places of India, the name of the city Haridwar (Hari ka Dwar) means Gateway to God. The city is also known for the “Panch Tirth (five pilgrimages)” which includes Gangadwara(Har Ki Pauri), Kushwart (Ghat), Kankhal, Biswas Tirtha( Mansa Devi) and Neel Parvat (Chandi Devi). Pilgrimage: The holy town of Guptkashi has religious significance for the pilgrims and devotees. There are many temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, the most famous is the Vishwanath Temple along with Ardhnareswar temple. It is situated close to the Kedarnath shrine. Also known as Auli Bugyal, Auli is a Ski resort destination and a hill station in the Chamoli district of the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand. A white winter wonderland, Auli is famous for its Ski resorts, Ski slopes and Ski events that are organised every winter.
PLACES TO VISIT IN HARIDWAR: Har Ki Pauri , Mansa Devi Temple, Chandi Devi Temple , Anandamayi Ashram, Shanti Kunj , Gau Ghat , Vishnu Ghat , Neel Dhara Pakshi Vihar , Rajaji Tiger Reserve , Swami Vivekanand Park. PLACES TO VISIT IN GUPTKASHI: Vishwanath Temple, Guptakashi, Manikarnik Kund, Ardhanarishwar Temple, Gaurikund, Ukhimath, Chopta. PLACES TO VISIT IN BADRINATH: Badrinath Temple, Neelkanth Peak, Vasudhara Falls, Tapt Kund, Bheem Pul, Mana Village, Pandukeshwar, Alka Puri, Mata Murti Temple, Brahma Kapal, Charanpaduka. PLACES TO VISIT IN JOSHIMATH: Ropeway, Ghangaria, Nanda Devi National Park, Tapovan, Narsingh Temple, Kalpavriksha.