page_title: Tourism in Uttarakhand
section_title: Haridwar
hierarchical_section_title: Tourism in Uttarakhand / Other attractions / Haridwar
caption_attribution_description: English: Panoramic View of Har ki pauri
context_page_description: Uttarakhand is a state North Indian region of Himalayas. The state is popularly known as Devbhumi due to the presence of numerous Hindu pilgrimage sites. As a result, religious tourism forms a major portion of the tourism in the state. The tourism business in Uttarakhand generated ₹23,000 crores during 2013-14.
context_section_description: Haridwar is an important city in the religious architecture of the country. The large number of people gathering on the bathing ghats on the holy Ganges river give the place a chaotic feel. There are a number of Hindu temples, ashrams and dharamshalas (pilgrims’ rest houses) in the city. The city also serves as the entry point to the nearby Rajaji National Park.
caption: Panoramic view of Har ki Pauri, Haridwar.
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