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Places of Interest
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Hardwar-- gateway to the four pilgrimages in the
Uttrakhand region, is located on the foot hills of Shivaliks. It is on the banks of River
Ganga. The Ganga leaves the mountains and enters the plains with Hardwar being the first
major town on the plains. Though the Ganges does not lose its rapids completely
nevertheless it becomes very quite and calm here. The water is clean and people prefer
taking bath on the numerous ghats built on the river shores. It is said that taking bath
here purifies the soul and opens the way for the ultimate freedom, Nirvana. Hardwar has earned fame as being the place, which has been blessed by the trinity of Lord Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma. It is also one of the major Shaktipeeths. Down the ages Hardwar has purified the mind, the body and the soul. Not only in spiritual or religious terms Hardwar has come up as a major learning center for arts, science and culture. This place has maintained the Gurukul tradition of teaching. This ancient tradition of teaching has maintained its fervour in Hardwar. Hardwar has since ages been a source of Ayurvedic medicines and has been providing herbal remedies. Hardwar one of the first towns to be developed on Ganges is still lush and green with forest and trees. With Rajaji Park in the vicinity Hardwar has also been the destination for the wildlife and nature lovers. The city acquires a unique charm in the evening when the ghats become breath takingly beautiful with thousands of Diyas and Marigold floating in the waters of Ganges.
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