I have been visiting Haridwar for more than 3 decades as a general tourist but as a nature lover for the last 8 to 9 years . Although the sighting of the elusive tiger evaded me for so many years but other sightings of King Cobra ,mating of Pied Hornbill, Crested Serpent Eagle carrying a pair of mating pair of toad and no doubt presence of elephants during the summer season made my visits not only worthwhile but a class apart.