Haridwar, located on the banks of the Ganges in the northern state of Uttarakhand, India, is one of the holiest cities to Hindus. Pilgrims visit the city throughout the year to take a dip in the holy river. Together with Allahabad, Ujjain and Nasik, Haridwar is also the site of the famous Khumb Mela, a fair that attracts every 3 years over 10 million devotees. Har-Ki-Pauri is the most sacred ghat of Haridwar and forms the nucleus of all spiritual activity in the city