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Famous Destinations in Haridwar

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Prem Nagar Ashram is within walking distance 0.5 km from our hotel. Situated on the banks of Ganges, located as it is between the swiftly-flowing yet serene Ganges and the foothills of the Himalayas, it is an ideal and tranquil setting for spiritual practice.
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Daksha Prajapati Temple a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in the town of Kankhal, about 3 km from our hotel in the town of Kankhal. One part of the Temple consists of the Yajna Kund , while in the other part, a Shiv Linga has been installed, which is worshiped by devotees by the offering of water.
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Har Ki Pauri is 3.5 km from our hotel. The Ganges enters the plain lands from Haridwar onwards and Har-Ki-Pauri Ghat which is considered to be one of the most auspicious Ghats to take a holy dip in the sacred waters. Brahamakund later came to be known as Har-Ki-Pauri Ghat, and today this Ghat in Haridwar witnesses the religious frenzy of Hinduism regularly.
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Mansa Devi Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to goddess Mansa Devi, about 5.5 km from our hotel. The temple is known for being the holy abode of Manasa, a form of Shakti and is said to have emerged from the mind of the sage Kashyapa. This is a Siddh Peetha which are the places of worship where desires get fulfilled. It is one of three such Peethas located in Haridwar, the other two being Chandi Devi Temple and Maya Devi Temple.
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Chandi Devi Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Chandi Devi, about 7.0 km from our hotel. This is highly revered by devotees as a Siddh Peetha which is a place of worship where desires get fulfilled. It is one of three such Peethas located in Haridwar, the other two being Mansa Devi Temple and Maya Devi Temple.
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Shanti Kunj is the headquarters of the spiritual and social organisation All World Gayatri Pariwar (AWGP), about 10.1 km from our hotel. Situated at the bank of holy Ganges and between the Shivalik ranges of the Himalayas, its also a place of attraction for tourists and seekers of spiritual guidance.
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Shri Chintamani Parswanath Jain Shwetambar Mandir is 10.1 km from our hotel (opposite to Shanti Kunj). The entire temple complex, spread over a vast area has been built in Jaisalmer stone in Jain architectural style. Surrounded by lush Himalyan ranges, the temple is an attempt to recapture the sanctity of the Jain faith. Cool, peaceful and serene atmosphere provides a good setting for meditation. A separate meditation hall has specially been constructed on the ground floor in a separate complex, which also has the office and bhojanshala.
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Pavan Dham Temple is 7.9 km from our hotel. This temple is situated along the Rishikesh road, in Uttarakhand. The temple is noted for the exquisite mirror and glass work. The elaborately decorated idols in the temple are worth visiting.
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Vaishno Devi Temple is 10 km from our hotel. The Vaishno Devi Temple lies on the way to the eight-storey Bharat Mata temple. The Temple is dedicated to Mata Vaishno Devi, and is modelled after the famous temple of the same name in Jammu & Kashmir.
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Bharatmata Mandir is 9.1 km from our hotel. Bharat Mata (Hindi, from Sanskrit Bharata Mata), Mother India, or Bharatamba (Sanskrit: amba means 'mother') is the national personification of India as a mother goddess. It has 8 storeys and is 180 feet tall. Floors are dedicated to mythological legends, religious deities, freedom fighters and leaders.
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Patanjali Yogpeeth is 14.7 km (30 Mins Drive) from our hotel, on Delhi-Haridwar National Highway, Near Bahadarbad. This peeth is one of the largest Yoga institutes in India. The institute is Swami Ramdev's flagship project & has been set up for treatment, research & development in Yoga and Ayurveda, as well as the manufacturing of Ayurvedic medicines. It is also the home of the University of Patanjali.
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Lakshman Jhula is 31.7 km (45 Mins. Drive) from our hotel, which is an iron suspension bridge situated in Rishikesh. It is made over river Ganges to cross the river and is a landmark of Rishikesh. A similar bridge near Lakshman Jhula is Ram Jhula.
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Ram Jhula is 31.7 km (45 Mins. Drive) from our hotel, which is an iron suspension bridge situated in Rishikesh. It is made over river Ganges to cross the river and is a landmark of Rishikesh.
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Mussoorie (Garhwali/Hindi: Masuri) is a hill station and a municipal board in the Dehradun District, about 86.6 km (2 Hr. Drive) from our hotel. The lush green hills, the varied flora and fauna and the majestic view of the Shivalik ranges and the Doon Valley attracts hundreds of tourists both domestic and international to Mussoorie each year. While in Mussoorie, you ust visit Kempty Falls (14 km from Mussoorie), Dhanaulti hill station (32 km from Mussoorie), ropeway on the second highest peak of Mussoorie, the Gun Hill, 4 km stretch from Kurli Bazaar to Library Point called the Came's Back Rock is a superb experience whether you travel on horse back or simply walk.

Multiplex & Amusement Parks

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Pentagon Mall is the First and the biggest Mall cum Multiplex of entire Uttarakhand, about 7.6 km from our Hotel. Located in the prime vicinity of SIDCUL compound in New Haridwar. Some of the biggest brands like Mc Donalds, Reliance Footprints, Bikanervala, DLF AVE.NUE, Wave Cinemas, Ritu Wears Big Life, Woodland, Spencers, Reliance Trends, Reliance Footprints etc. already put their strores in the Mall.
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The Fun Valley - Water & Amusement Park is located 28.4 km from our Hotel on the bustling Haridwar Dehradun Highway. An integrated leisure complex, The Fun Valley Dehradun combines the thrilling experience of an Amusement Park & a state of the art Water Park, the perfect spot for weekend family outings, school trips, a place to let your hair down & unwind.
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Crystal World is the largest amusement park which is situated near Roorkee, about 16.1 km from our Hotel. Here you can enjoy a number of water sports and fun rides. This famous amusement park is enormously liked by the children and the grown-ups alike.

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