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Sapt Rishi Ashram, located at a distance of approximately 5 km from Har ki Pauri. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Visiting an Sapt Rishi Ashram in Haridwar is the dream of many, including both devotees as well as tourists. Each ashram has its own mythological significance. Also refrerred to as Sapt Sarovar, the Sapt Rishi Ashram is a frequently visited site in the holy town of Haridwar. The ancient ashram stands on the Haridwar-Rishikesh Road. If you are visiting Har ki Pauri in Haridwar, you will only need to cover a distance of 5 km to the north to reach the Sapt Rishi Ashram. The word ‘Sapt’, meaning seven, refers to a legend. According to the Hindu tradition, the ashram is the place where seven sages (known as Saptarshis) has once meditated. These seven sages (or rishis) include Kashyapa, Vashisht, Atri, Vishwamitra, Jamadagi, Bharadwaja and Gautam. Visitors from all parts of the globe hold the ashram in high regard and visit the place to seek spiritual peace and growth. Sages and rishis as well can be seen here, smeared in ashes. A visit to Haridwar without visiting this ashram can also lead to blasphemy. So, do not miss to pay a visit to this ashram during your holidays in Haridwar.
Sapt Rishi Ashram, Haridwar
HistoryEdit
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Must SeeEdit
Attraction
Visiting TimeEdit
8.30 AM – 6.00 PM
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Best Season to VisitEdit
October to March
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1 – 2 hours.
Ticket Required : No Edit
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Guide Required : No Edit
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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.
Safety / WarningEdit
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HelplineEdit
- Control Room, Haridwar – 01334. 234670. 9411112964.
- Police : 100.
- Fire Brigade : 101.
- Ambulance : 102.
