Haridwar

 Haridwar (HARI KA DWAR) is a city Haridwar district of Uttarakhand, India. With a population of 228,832 in 2011, it is the second largest city in the state and the largest in the district.

The city is situated on the right bank of the Ganga river, at the foothills of the Shivalik ranges (Maidani).                 Haridwar is regarded as a holy place for Hindus, hosting important religious events and serving as a gateway to several prominent places of worship.