Haridwar located in the foothills of the Himalayas in the north Indian state of Uttaranchal represents the point where the Ganga reaches the plains. Haridwar is an ageless pilgrimage destination, held in reverence for centuries. Several temples and ashrams are found in this town and a visit to Haridwar is like stepping into a comletely different world.Once known as Gangadwara, Haridwar (and Rishikesh) represents the gateway to the Himalayan pilgrimage shrines of Badrinath and Kedarnath. Haridwar has very rich ancient religious and cultural heritage. In the ancient scriptures of India, this place is well known by the name of Mayapur. This city is also well known for many other things apart from the holy river Ganges. Besides this, Kumbh fair is organised at the interval of every 12 years in this city in which about 1 crore pilgrims from all over the world participate. Haridwar at a Glance: Find the facts, profile, climate conditions and other important statistics on Haridwar. Main Languages: Hindi, Punjabi, Garhwali and English Population: About 2 Lakhs Area: 12.302 sq.kms Best Time to Visit: All Round the year Temperature Summer - Max: 40.9oC Min: 15.6oC Winter - Max: 16.6 oC Min: 6.00oC Climate: Haridwar is situated at a height of almost 300 meters above sea level and the temperature usually hovers around 40°C during summers. Winters see the mercury dipping to as low as 6°C.