Kusha Ghat
About
Kusha Ghat or Kushavarta Ghat is one of the famous ghat in Haridwar. People across the world came here to perform Shraddha rites for their ancestors. According to mythology, Lord Rama also performed the Sraddha ceremony of their ancestors here. It is also believed that the sage Dattatreya performed penance here for many years by standing on one foot.
How to Reach
You can easily access this ghat from Har Ki Pauri, which is 500 m away. The Nearest railway station to Kusha Ghat is Haridwar Railway Station, which is 1 KM away and Airport is located in Dehradun, around 37 km away.
Best Time to Visit
People often visit this ghat during Sraddha month which falls in August-September, to perform rituals. However, it is advisable to avoid visiting this ghat from May to August months due to extreme heat and humidity.
Height from Sea Level
Approximately it is about 314 m (1030 ft) from sea level.
Location
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