Kankhal, Haridwar, Uttarakhand - Religious belief and calm and serene environment

Temple, Scenic

Kankhal is the best for day-excursion in Haridwar as it is a small hamlet situated very close to Haridwar. It is one of the five pilgrimages in Haridwar according to the Vayu Purana and the Mahabharata. The small village is famous for Maa Anandamoyi Ashram, Sati Kund, Ramakrishna Mission, Dera Baba Dargah Singh Ji Gurudwara and Daksheswara Mahadev Temple.It is also famous for its calm and serene atmosphere. The main attraction of Kankhal is the Daksheswara Temple which has special mention in the historical past of Haridwar. Birbhadreshwar temple is also must see in Kankhal village of Haridwar.