Rafting in Haridwar is both exciting and adventurous. Haridwar is a city that has something for everyone to enjoy. It’s located close to Rishikesh, the river rafting capital of India. Both these places attract adventurists throughout the year. Both these cities are located at banks of the holy river Ganges which flows from the Gangotri glacier to the Bay of Bengal. Till the Ganges reaches Haridwar, it passes through mountainous routes due to which a lot of white water rapids are created that provide great river rafting opportunities, which is one of the most sought-after water adventure sport in the world. All kinds of rapids, from Class 1 to Class 5 can be found here. This makes Haridwar and Rishikesh one of the best white-water rafting locations in India. River rafting can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The best part is that one doesn’t need to know swimming to enjoy this adventure sport. Summer and spring are peak seasons for rafting here. For kids and senior citizens, rafting stretch from Brahmpuri to Rishikesh is suitable as it has rapids till Class 2.
For adventure sports enthusiasts, the rapid stretches from Shivpuri to Rishikesh & Marine Drive to Rishikesh is the best place to enjoy Class 3 plus rapids. One can also try the popular white-water rapids, the Roller Coaster, Golf Course and Three Blind Mice. If you are trying rafting for the first time, then there are a few tips that will help you have a lifetime experience of your life. You should listen to your instructor carefully and follow his guidelines to the dot. Choose the rafting stretch package as per your fitness and age. Keep few necessary items like shorts, sunscreen lotion, sunglasses, swimming goggles, waterproof bags, towel etc. for your perfect rafting expedition. Following these few simple tips will make your rafting activity a memorable experience which will remain etched in your heart always.
Haridwar Top Attractions
Places To Visit In Haridwar
Mansa Devi Temple, also known as Bilwa Tirth is one of the Panch Tirth (Five Pilgrimages) is within Haridwar. It is a Tourist attraction in Haridwar which is a Hindu temple dedicated to Mansa Devi, goddess of Snake. The temple is located at the top of Biswas Parvat on the Shivalik Hills which is a part of the southernmost range of Himalaya. Visitors can reach the temple either by 3km steep trek or by cable car which is also known as Mansa Devi Udankhatola. The temple has two statues of Mansa Devi - one with three mouths and five arms and another with eight arms.Location - HaridwarTiming - The temple remains open from 7 am to 7 pm with a lunch closing from 12 pm to 2 pm. Cable car services can be availed from as early as 6:30 am to 5 pm (April-October) and from 8:30 am to 5 pm during the other months.Best Time to Visit- May to September in summer and December & January in winterEntry Fee - Temple has no entry fee but the ropeway to the temple is chargeable at Rs.100 per person.
One of the Tourist places in Haridwar is Har ki Pauri which basically means footsteps of the Lord. It is the holy ghat where river Ganges touches the plains after winding its ways through the Himalayan ranges. Visitors flock along this pious ghat around dawn to take a holy dip. during the Ganga Aarati. It is mesmerising to watch the whole ghat getting illuminated by the shimmering lights of the three-tiered lamps of fire in the hands of the priests . Additionally, devotees float thousands of diyas on the surface of the water giving the river Ganges an ethereal aura of beauty. A prime attraction during the day time is a footprint imprinted on a wall which is believed to belong to Lord Vishnu.Location - harkipodi, near Krishna Dham, KharkhariTiming - Open at all timesBest Time to Visit - Can be visited every month of the year although summer can be hot during day time.
According to Hindu traditions and culture, the river Ganga is not a mere river; instead, it is the Divine Mother who gifts life in the form of water. Ganga Aarti is the worship of river Ganga. Thousands of visitors gather to watch the aarti both in the morning as well as in the evening when priests hold three-tier diyas and fire bowls in their hands and chant the Ganga mantras. The bells of the temples at the ghat start ringing at the same time making the atmosphere enchanting. People float diyas on the river to show their respect. Although early morning aartis are also beautiful in the wake of the dawn, it is the evening aartis with vibrant lights from the candles and diyas, which draws more attraction.Location - harkipodi, near Krishna Dham, Kharkhari, HaridwarTiming - Aarti timings: 5:30 AM - 6:30 and 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Best Time to Visit - Aarti is done every day. Those preferring to be a part of a large crowd that is bustling with activity should visit the river in May or June. Those who prefer a quiet atmosphere should visit the river in July and August.
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