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Haridwar, a city of India which is not only a center of spirituality but also a historical one. It contains within itself many scenic spots and places. It is said that many of these are yet to be discovered. This place is best not only for religious people but also for those who like adventure. Those who want to spend a few moments of peace sitting on the banks of river Ganga also like to go to Haridwar. Well, if we talk about places to visit around it, Rishikesh’s name comes at the top of the list. But do you know that within a radius of 100 kilometers there are many places where traveling is a different experience.
After exploring Haridwar during your trip to Uttarakhand, one can visit Neelkanth Mahadev Temple from here. In this article, we are going to tell you where you can visit within a radius of 100 kilometers from Haridwar.
Rajaji National Park, Haridwar
After taking a dip in Ganga Ji, if you want to spend the day with new adventures in Haridwar, then you should go to Rajaji National Park. It is just 10 kilometers away from Haridwar. This place is best for those who like wild life. Tigers, leopards and many bird species are present here. You can enjoy the view of the river from the forest surrounded by trees and plants. This is a great travel destination nearest to Haridwar.
‘Queen of Hills’ Mussoorie
Mussoorie and Nainital are the most common destinations among those traveling to Uttarakhand. This is the most popular hill station of Uttarakhand which is also called the queen of mountains. There is Kempty Fall here, along with admiring its natural beauty, people also enjoy bathing. It is just 85 kilometers away from Haridwar. A visit to its Mall Road is a different pleasure. After going here, you can also explore the Company Garden which is not only calm but also an adventure park.
Kunjapuri Temple
If you want to explore the tourist locations around Haridwar, then you should also visit Kunjapuri Temple. It is just 30 kilometers away from Haridwar and after reaching here, the Himalayan mountain range can also be seen. Walking to this temple and seeing the sunrise from it is a different thing. You can also take a walking tour of the villages present here. This place located around Haridwar is said to have been less explored.
Ganga Aarti of Triveni Ghat
Most of the tourists after visiting Rishikesh go to Triveni Ghat located near it. But those going to Haridwar can also visit Triveni Ghat. Its distance from Haridwar is only 25 to 30 kilometers. You can reach Triveni Ghat in just 40 minutes by your car or local transport. After Haridwar, people also like Ganga Aarti of Triveni Ghat. Domestic and foreign tourists coming to the yoga city Rishikesh definitely visit Triveni Ghat. The special thing is that it is also present near Haridwar. This time if you are going on a trip to Haridwar, then do not forget to explore these places.
