Mussoorie to Haridwar is very popular route for religious reasons. Haridwar is also known as Dwara of Hari (Gateway to God). Thousands of pilgrims daily came here to take bath in holy river Ganga. The main attraction is Har ki Pauri. Haridwar is home to Panch Tirth (five pilgrimage destinations) and three Siddha Peetha (a place where desires get fulfilled).

Haridwar is a city of religion, holiness, spirituality, yoga and ayurved. It is famous for its temples and ghats. As Ronald Barrett said ".. the Ganga is more than a river, she is the Holy Mother. She is Ganga Ma." Its common saying that "no child is too dirty to be embraced by its mother". Mother Ganga embraces everyone and everything that is put into her. Everyday thousands of pilgrims take bath in holy river in Haridwar to relieve themselves of their sins and achieve salvation. Haridwar celebrates a number of festivals including the Kumbh Mela which occurs only once in 12 years.

Tourist Attractions

 Har ki Pauri
 Chandi Devi Temple
 Chilla Wild life Sanctuary
 Ganga Aarti
 Mansa Devi Temple
 Maya Devi Temple
 Vaishno Devi Temple
 Bharat Mata Mandir
 Daksha Mahadev Temple
 Bada Bazar
 Ardh Kumbh Mela
 Sapt Rishi Ashram
 Rajaji National Park