India /Uttarakhand /Haridwar /Kaliyar
Piran Kaliyar, Uttarakhand. Edit
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Kaliyar Sharif Piran Kaliyar All around in Haridwar tourits find temples, ashrams and ghats and just in the midst of it all is an Islamic shrine, the true picture of India. Sometimes called Peeran Kaliyar, it is the tomb of Baba Sabir Ali, a Muslim Sufi saint, known throughout the Islamic history for his compassion towards human beings and for his miraculous deeds. The shrine of Kaliyar Sharif is located in a small village, at a 30-minute drive from the holy town of Haridwar in the Uttarakhand region. The Kaliyar Sharif shrine is believed to be 800 years old. Visitors come here to in huge number to pay their tribute, to offer prayer and to seek favour from the sufi saint. It was another saint Qutbe Alam who built the tomb of Baba Aliuddin Ali Ahmed Sabir, locally known as Sabirpia. During Urs Festival, hundreds of devotees and pilgrims arrive here to pray in order to get their wishes fulfilled by the blessings of the saint. The festival takes place at the shine every year in the months of May-June. Qawwalis are organised at the shrine on an everyday basis. The lovers of sufi music can really look forward to attending one such session. During the sufi musical session, a special spiritual aura surrounds the place.
Kaliyar Sharif (Piran Kaliyar)
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Best Season to VisitEdit
May to June.
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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1 – 2 hours.
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How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Haridwar is well connected by a road network and national highways 58. The tourist can reach to Haridwar by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.
BUS : Haridwar is well connected by tourist bus services and state owned bus services. All cities in and around Haridwar are connected by state buses. Many deluxe buses are available at a regular interval from Delhi to Haridwar with a fare less than Rs 500 per head. Buses are also available from Jaipur (Rs 300), Jodhpur (Rs 500), Dehradun (Rs 250), Shimla (Rs 1,000) and many other cities located close to it.Bus Enquiry Phone No. in Haridwar – 01334-227037.
Train : Haridwar is well connected by railway networks with major destinations of India. Haridwar has excellent rail network with all important cities of India. Trains to Haridwar run on regular basis. Railway Enquiry Phone No.in Haridwar – (01334) 227369.
Air : Nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, which is a domestic airport located at about just 20 km away from city center. Taxi cabs are available from airport to Haridwar city, which cost about Rs 400. The airport operates daily flights to Delhi. Nearest International airport is Delhi, which is about 200 km away. Delhi airport is well connected to most of the domestic airports and foreign airports. Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun : 0135 241 2052.
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Things to CarryEdit
- Camera, Plenty of water.
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HelplineEdit
- Control Room, Haridwar – 01334. 234670. 9411112964.
- Police : 100.
- Fire Brigade : 101.
- Ambulance : 102.
