Haridwar, recognized as one of the oldest living cities in India, boasts a rich history that spans from the era of Buddha to the times of the British Empire. There are mentions of Haridwar as Kapilasthana, Gangadwara, and Mayapuri in ancient Hindu scriptures, including mentions in the Mahabharata. A Hindu myth, during the Satya Yuga, King Bhagirath brought the Ganges from the sky to what is now known as Haridwar. Delhi is the nearest... Read more