Similar Tourist Destinations to Haridwar

Rishikesh

Esteemed as the Yoga City of India, Rishikesh is one of the prominent pilgrimage destinations in Uttarakhand that holds a healthy number of temples and ashrams. The city bids some of finest tourist attraction for tourists to savour which include – Laxman Jhula, Ganga Aarti at the Ghats of Ganga, Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, Muni Ki Reti, Ram Jhula, Parmarth Niketan, Triveni Ghat, and various ashrams. Not to forget, this enthralling city is not just limited to pilgrimage, Rishikesh is also a hub to enjoy various adventure activities. The most famous of them is river rafting.

Nashik

Nestled on the banks of Holy River – Godavari, Nasik is one of the ancient holy cities in India and is also associated with the epic Ramayana. The city bestows a high-end holiday experience to their visitors. It boasts some enthralling tourist destination like that of, Vani, Mangi Tungi Hills, and Trimbakeshwar. Along with various historical forts to visit, this charming city also renown for spiritual healing through Vipassana courses in Vipashyana International Academy. All these attractions altogether make this tourism attraction a perfect place to attain Moksha.

Haridwar

Haridwar as the name suggests; the gateway to Hari (Lord Vishnu) is one of the holiest places in India for the Hindu Pilgrims. Situated on the banks of River Ganges, this city is dotted with a plethora of temples. Tourists and devotees visit this place to take a dip in the holy river, enjoy the morning and the evening aartis and find some peace and harmony within. The land of gods is also one the 4 places where Kumbh Mela is held, the other places are Allahabad, Nashik, and Ujjain.

Ujjain

One of the ancient cities in India, Ujjain is popularly known as the temple city. Situated on the banks of holy River Kshipra this city holds a lot of importance for the hindu pilgrims. The existence of Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple increases its importance amongst the tourists and devotees. Moreover, Ujjain is also one of the 4 destinations where Kumbh Mela is held every 12 years in rotation. The Kumbh Mela celebrated here is famous by the name as Ujjain Simhastha.

Varanasi

Dynamic skies coloured with India’s belief in religion, traditions and culture stands tall the city behind the blossom of Buddhism, Varanasi. Revered as the holiest city out of the Seven most sacred cities in Jainism and Hinduism, Varanasi sits closely on the western banks of River Ganga, in the eastern part of Uttar Pradesh. Sculpted out by the Supreme Being Shiva himself the city is blessed with around 23000 temples and ancient marvels that date back to 18th Century. Giving it a modern blend, the city now is popular known as an essential industrial hub famous for its muslin, perfumes, ivory works, sculptures and silk fabrics.

Gaya

Leaving its charm all over Bihar is the second largest city of Gaya which is the soul of ancient mythology and history of India. A city where serenity rushes like River Phalgu on which Gaya find its home, this tourist attraction is hallowed as spiritually blessed by Hindu, Buddhist and Jain religions. Craftly blended with lush greenery and soothing environs the narrow lanes of the city connect you with its popular ancient architectural wonders, rocky hills and primatic river, it is encircled within. Gaya is also a land of celestially beautiful shrines, which is praised in the Hindu epics Mahabharata and Ramayana as well.

Sarnath

Find your true purpose amid the peaceful aura of this top tourist destination, Sarnath considered sacred by the divine Buddhist. Seated near the rivers, Varuna and Ganges, Sarnath is popularly known as one of the four religious sites on the Buddhist circuit located in Uttar Pradesh.While here, you can explore the many religious sites erected by emperor Ashoka or feel relaxed sightseeing the old ruins of stupas like Dhamekh and Chaukhandi. But what truly makes Sarnath the most revered centres for Buddhism is that Gautama Buddha had come here after attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya to preach and teach about dharma.

Ayodhya

Turn over the pages of history and cite Ayodhya, the birth place of Lord Rama, the divine deity of Hinduism known for fighting evil. Renowned as the heart of Uttar Pradesh, this city is one of the seven important pilgrimage destinations for Hindus who are found chanting the tales of Ramayana every now and then.This spiritual destination displays an array of fuming incense sticks oozing strong fragrance from the temple doors. Here, apart from being a part of a mass gathering during evening aartis on the bank of Sarayu River, you can adore the architectural splendour of the Hindu Temples that dwells amid the city.