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Siddhapeeth temple of goddess Chandi on Neel Parvat across the Ganga, reached by ropeway.
Chandi Devi Temple crowns Neel Parvat on the east bank of the Ganga. The present temple was built in 1929 by the king of Kashmir, Suchat Singh, while tradition says Adi Shankaracharya installed the deity. A ropeway climbs the hill, and a combined ticket with the Mansa Devi ropeway includes a bus between the two.
Within 1 km of Chandi Devi Temple, Haridwar.
Haridwar's main ghat on the Ganga, famous for the evening aarti with towering lamps and floating diyas.
Shakti Peetha of Maya Devi, Haridwar's presiding goddess, from whom the old name Mayapur comes.
Hilltop shrine of goddess Mansa Devi on Bilwa Parvat above Haridwar, reached by ropeway or a 2 km path.
Shiva temple at Kankhal on the site of King Daksha's legendary yagna, with the Sati Kund nearby.
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Old Upper Road eatery near Har Ki Pauri, said to date from 1935, for North Indian vegetarian food and sweets.
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Haridwar outlet of the Chotiwala restaurants near Har Ki Pauri for North and South Indian vegetarian food.
Ancient hilltop temple on Kasar Devi ridge near Almora, visited by Swami Vivekananda.
Ancient temple complex at Baijnath near Kausani with shrines to Vaidyanath (Shiva), Parvati and many other deities.
Char Dham temple of Vishnu (Badrinarayan) on the Alaknanda at about 3,100 m, open about six months a year.
Ashram and temple of Neem Karoli Baba in a valley near Bhowali, visited by devotees from around the world.
Stone temple of Shiva at about 3,580 m, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas and the Char Dham; reached by a 16 km trek from Gaurikund.
Hilltop Shakti temple near Kaddukhal on the Mussoorie-Chamba road, reached by a short climb, with wide Himalayan views.
First Char Dham shrine, dedicated to Goddess Yamuna, reached by a 5-6 km trek from Janki Chatti.
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