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314 m
Altitude
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Year Round
Best Season
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2-3 Days
Ideal Duration
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220 km · 5 hrs
From Delhi
About Haridwar
Gateway to God — one of Hinduism's seven holiest cities, where the Ganges descends from the Himalayas to the plains. The Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri at dusk, with thousands of oil lamps floating on the sacred river, is one of India's most moving spiritual spectacles.
Haridwar hosts the Kumbh Mela every 12 years — the largest human gathering on Earth.
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Best Time to Visit
Year-round destination. February–April and October–November are most pleasant. Summers are hot (40°C+). Avoid Kanwar Yatra crowds (July–August).
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Summer
Apr – Jun
Very hot (35–42°C). Early morning Ganga aarti is comfortable. Carry water and sunscreen.
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Monsoon
Jul – Sep
Kanwar Yatra in July/August. Extremely crowded. Ganges swells. Humid but spiritual.
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Autumn
Oct – Nov
Best time. Pleasant 18–30°C. Fewer crowds. Perfect for sightseeing and aarti.
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Winter
Dec – Feb
Cool mornings (5–15°C). Quiet ghats. Morning fog over the Ganges is magical.
How to Reach
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By Air
Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (40 km, 1 hr). Daily flights from Delhi and Mumbai.
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By Train
Haridwar Junction — major railhead. Multiple Shatabdi and express trains from Delhi (4–5 hrs).
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By Road
Delhi → Haridwar (220 km, 4–5 hrs) via NH-58. Excellent highway. Volvo buses available.
Things to Do
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Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri
Spectacular fire ceremony every evening at sunset. Thousands of oil lamps on the Ganges.
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Mansa Devi Temple
Ropeway to hilltop temple. Tie a wish thread and return when it's fulfilled.
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Holy Dip in Ganges
Bathe at Brahmakund, the holiest ghat. Said to wash away all sins.
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Bara Bazar
Centuries-old market. Rudraksha malas, Gangajal bottles, Ayurvedic herbs and prasad.
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Rajaji National Park
Tiger reserve 10 km from city. Jeep safari, elephants, deer and 400+ bird species.
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Travel Tips
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Alcohol and non-veg food are strictly banned in Haridwar. Respect local customs.
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Arrive at Har Ki Pauri by 5:30 PM to secure a good spot for evening Ganga Aarti.
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Remove shoes before entering ghats and temples. Dress modestly.
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Haridwar is the starting point for Char Dham — get biometric registration done here.
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Beware of monkeys around temples — don't carry food openly.