Haridwar is the destination where people from across India visit for pilgrimage and to take a holy dip into the sacred river Ganges. Haridwar city is ancient and it is one of the most sacred cities in India. The diverse nature of the Hindu religion has attracted foreign visitors from around the world. Foreigners are always attracted to Haridwar because here they can closely experience India's complex culture, various Hindu rituals, and the ancient civilization.

Haridwar is an ancient pilgrimage site situated in the foothills of the Shivalik range in the Garhwal Himalayas. Haridwar welcomes the river Ganga to the plain areas. Haridwar means gurgling of river Ganges, innumerable temples, groups of monks in saffron clothes, enchanting sounds of Vedic hymns, and divine holiness.

Haridwar is always a place of interest for researchers because it is one of the oldest living cities in India. Haridwar has numerous temples with interesting legacies. Maa Ganga after carrying the purity of heaven from the kamandal of Lord Brahma, washing the feet of Lord Vishnu, and flowing through the shastra of Lord Shiva came on this earth and made Haridwar its divine flow area. From time immemorial, Maa Ganga has been doing the duty of absorbing the heat and negativities of this earth. Besides, It is the Gateway for the four dhams of the Himalayas viz. Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath.