Haridwar also known as “Mayapuri”, is a city and municipal corporation in the Haridwar district of Uttarakhand India. Haridwar Tourist Places Haridwar is one among the seven holiest places (Sapta Puri) in Hinduism.Taking a dip in the River Ganges at Haridwar is believed to cleanse all sins and pave the way for salvation (Moksha). It is also an entry point to the Char Dham