"Haridwar is the point where the holy Ganges meets the plains and is also the gateway to the Gods and a stop over place for going higher up in the mountains. The holy town of Haridwar is at the foothills of the Shivalik range where the Ganges passes through its last gorge and begins a 2000 km journey across the Indo-Gangetic plains. It is situated in the northern Indian state of Uttrakhand at a distance of 214 km from Delhi. Haridwar is well connected to other cities of north India by road and train.Referred to as Mayapuri, Gangadwar, Tapovan, and Mokshadwar in the ancient scriptures and epics, Haridwar has always remained a major pilgrimage for the Hindus. Haridwar is a part of the traditional yatra and adventure sports circuit in Besides Ranikhet, Haridwar, Rishikesh, and Dehradun."