Haridwar is categorised as Pilgrimage / Riverside
Reasons to Visit
- Haridwar is a pilgrim destination on the banks of River Ganges (Ganga)
- Haridwar is where guests arrive for the Har-ki-Pauri evening Arti experience and visiting Shaktipeetha Temples, Ashram and other temples around the area.
- One among the seven holy cities of Hindus, Haridwar is an abode of the Hindu god Vishnu.
- Haridwar is known as 'Gateway to Gods', is referred in the epics as Mayapuri, Kapila and Gangadwar. Haridwar is the start point for Char Dham itinerary.
- Pilgrims in large numbers visit Haridwar. Every twelve years the kumbhmela and every six years the ardh kumbh mela (half kumbh) are celebrated. Besides, Somwati Amavasya, Kartik Poornima, Shravan Poornima and Ganga Dussehra are also held.
- For pure Ganges riverside spiritual experience, Haridwar stands second only to Varanasi and therefore gets tourists / pilgrims to visit all round the year.
Know It
- Haridwar’s character is that of a typical over crowded pilgrim town. Bylanes around Har Ki Pauri are very crowded and where vehicular traffic is not permitted.
Recommendations
- Destinations on Chaar Dham Pilgrim Circuit of Uttarakhand"Haridwar is typically the arrival or departure point of a Chaar Dham pilgrim circuit. Haridwar is renowned for the Har ki Pauri Arti in the evening and home to significant Temples such as Chandidevi. "
- Destinations for Holiday Travellers to Uttarakhand"Haridwar (20 kms from Rishikesh) is a popular pilgrimage that is visited ex-Rishikesh for a day visit (especially for the evening Aarti) or even considered for an overnight stay for guests looking to explore pilgrimage aspect thoroughly."
- Popular Pilgrimages ex-Delhi"Haridwar is a renowned pilgrim town where guests arrive for the Har-ki-Pauri evening Arti experience and visiting Shaktipeetha Temples, Ashram and other temples around the area. Haridwar is a popular pilgrim getaway ex-Delhi visited over weekends."
- Prominent Towns and Industrials areas in Uttarakhand"Haridwar is home to heavy engineering manufacturing complex from BHEL and A massive industrial area, spread over 2034 acres SIDCUL where large companies have set up manufacturing facilities. "
- Airports and Popular Access points for Uttarakhand"Haridwar Railway Station is a convenient access point for Rishikesh and destinations on Chaar Dham Circuit."
Access Information
- Nearest Airport -Dehradun (53 kms), Ghaziabad (180 kms), Chandigarh (210 kms)
- Nearest Railway Station - Haridwar
- Haridwar is an Ex-Dehradun / Ex-Noida / Ex-Chandigarh / Ex-New Delhi / Ex-Faridabad / Ex-Gurgaon / Ex-Ludhiana / Ex-Jalandhar / Ex-Agra / Ex-Amritsar / Ex-Jaipur / Ex-Gwalior / Ex-Lucknow / Ex-Jammu Getaway
- Haridwar is connected by Day train with New Delhi, Jaipur, Lucknow, Chandigarh
- Haridwar is connected by Overnight train with New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Cochin (Ernakulam), Mumbai, Jaipur, Chennai, Lucknow, Kolkata
- Haridwar is connected by Day bus with New Delhi, Chandigarh
- Haridwar is connected by Overnight Bus with New Delhi, Jaipur
Haridwar
has
10
Hotels approved and listed with Nivalink
Category | Count |
Mid-segment | 2 |
Premium | 6 |
Luxury | 1 |
Experiential | 1 |
Type of Hotels | Count |
Hotel | 9 |
Resort | 1 |
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12 verified holiday itineraries are listed for Haridwar
Category | Count |
Getaway (1-3 nights) | 4 |
Short Break (4-6 nights) | 5 |
Holiday (7 or more) | 3 |
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Getaway
- Ek-Dham - Kedarnath (4 Nights)
- Haridwar - Rishikesh Pilgrim Break (3 Nights)
- Haridwar Pilgrim Getaway (2 Nights)
- Mussoorie getaway with Haridwar (3 Nights)
Short Break
- Auli - Rishikesh break with Haridwar (6 Nights)
- Auli Skiing Itinerary (5 Nights)
- Do Dham - Kedarnath and Badrinath (6 Nights)
- Do Dham - Yamunotri and Gangotri (6 Nights)
- Ek-Dham - Badrinath (5 Nights)
Holiday
- Active Himalayan Holiday (7 Nights)
- Char Dham - Itinerary (10 Nights)
- Teen Dham- Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath (8 Nights)
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Haridwar has 31 Transport services that can be booked online. Click here for reviewing and booking them.
Airport Pickup or Drop
Services | Rates Starting From |
Pickup/Drop between Dehradun Airport and Hotel in Camp/Resort on Haridwar outskirts | Rs. 1878 |
Pickup/Drop between Dehradun Airport and Hotel in Haridwar Town | Rs. 2231 |
Day Sightseeing
Services | Rates Starting From |
Day Visit and Sightseeing of Rishikesh from Haridwar | Rs. 2582 |
Full Day sightseeing of Haridwar | Rs. 2582 |
Full Day Sightseeing of Haridwar from Rishikesh | Rs. 2934 |
Half day Sightseeing of Haridwar | Rs. 2348 |
Half Day Sightseeing of Haridwar from Rishikesh | Rs. 2582 |
Half Day Sightseeing of Neelkanth from Haridwar | Rs. 2934 |
Same Day Excursion to Dehradun from Haridwar | Rs. 2934 |
Same Day Excursion to Devprayag from Haridwar | Rs. 3756 |
Same Day Excursion to Mussoorie from Haridwar | Rs. 3756 |
Temple Visit in Haridwar and back | Rs. 2582 |
Temple visit in Haridwar and Rishikesh and back | Rs. 2582 |
Visit Rafting Point from Haridwar - Haridwar to Shivpuri/Vyasi and Back | Rs. 2934 |
Point to Point Transport
Services | Rates Starting From |
Haridwar to Dehradun Drop | Rs. 2582 |
Haridwar to Delhi Airport Drop | Rs. 5280 |
Pickup from Dharamsala and drop to Haridwar | Rs. 10556 |
Pickup from Haridwar and Drop to Chakrata | Rs. 3756 |
Pickup from Haridwar and Drop to Chamba | Rs. 3168 |
Pickup from Haridwar and Drop to Hotel/Resort in and around Haridwar | Rs. 939 |
Pickup from Haridwar and Drop to Mussoorie | Rs. 3168 |
Pickup from Haridwar and Drop to Rajaji National Park | Rs. 1747 |
Pickup from Meerut and Drop to Haridwar | Rs. 3300 |
Transfers between Haridwar / Rishikesh and Jayalgarh (near Kirtinagar) | Rs. 4845 |
Transfers between Haridwar and Kund | Rs. 9423 |
Railway Station Pickup or Drop
Services | Rates Starting From |
Haridwar / Rishikesh to Shivpuri Transfer | Rs. 2934 |
Haridwar Railway Station Pickup or Drop | Rs. 998 |
Pickup/Drop between Haridwar Railway Station and Camp/Resort in bayasi ,Rishikesh | Rs. 2112 |
Pickup/Drop between Haridwar Railway Station and Camp/Resort in kodiyala ,Rishikesh | Rs. 2112 |
Pickup/Drop between Haridwar Railway Station and Camp/Resort in shivpuri ,Rishikesh | Rs. 1761 |
Pickup/Drop between Haridwar Railway Station and Hotel in Rishikesh town | Rs. 2120 |
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Haridwar
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8
Add Ons approved and listed with Nivalink.
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Activities
Services | Rates Starting From |
Air Safari at Rishikesh (10-12 mins) | Rs. 4400 |
Air Safari at Rishikesh (18-22 mins) | Rs. 6999 |
Air Safari at Rishikesh (25-30 mins) | Rs. 10999 |
Air Safari at Rishikesh (60-70 mins) | Rs. 20499 |
River Rafting in Rishikesh - 16 kms | Rs. 587 |
River Rafting in Rishikesh - 26 kms | Rs. 2667 |
River Rafting in Rishikesh - 35 kms | Rs. 8889 |
River Rafting in Rishikesh - 9 kms | Rs. 550 |
10 Travel Ideas listed for Haridwar. Click here for reviewing them.
Destination Ideas
- Chaar Dham Pilgrimage
- Haridwar Getaway
- Haridwar Pilgrimage
- Roopkund Trek in Garhwal Uttarakhand
- Siddh Peetha Pilgrimage
- Winter Chaar Dham - A Travel Idea for Uttarakhand
Stay Ideas
- Haveli Hari Ganga Experience
- Haveli Hari Ganga-Wellness Getaway
- Laxmi Sadan-Pilgrim Habitat Experience
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