Haridwar, Uttarakhand
- Altitude
- 314 m
- Good for
- Pilgrimage, Culture
- Best time
- Feb · Mar · Apr · Oct · Nov · Dec
Overview
About Haridwar
One of Hinduism's seven holiest cities, Haridwar comes alive every evening at Har Ki Pauri, when thousands of lamps float down the Ganga during the aarti. Temples, bazaars and ropeways to hilltop shrines fill the days.
Highlights
- 01Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri
- 02Ropeway to Mansa Devi and Chandi Devi
- 03Holy dip at Brahma Kund
- 04Street food in the old bazaars
At a glance
- Region
- Haridwar, Uttarakhand
- Altitude
- 314 m
- Best time
- Feb · Mar · Apr · Oct · Nov · Dec
- Good for
- Pilgrimage, Culture
Trips to Haridwar
Price on request
Live weather
Right now in Haridwar
21°C
Showers
Wind 16 km/h
Next 5 days
- Today25°21°
- Fri28°18°
- Sat28°18°
- Sun27°16°
- Mon26°16°
Forecast data from MET Norway · updates every 30 minutes
Location
Finding Haridwar
- Region
- Haridwar, Uttarakhand
- Altitude
- 314 m
- Coordinates
- 29.9457° N · 78.1642° E
Getting there
How to reach Haridwar
Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun
~35 km away
The closest airport. About an hour by taxi.
Haridwar Junction
~1 km away
Shatabdi and Vande Bharat trains reach from Delhi in about 4.5 hours.
From Delhi
~220 km drive
5–6 hours on the Delhi–Meerut Expressway and NH334.
Haridwar in pictures
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When to go
Best months for Haridwar
Ideal Off season
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Journeys that include Haridwar
Good to know
Planning a trip to Haridwar
When is the best time to visit Haridwar?
The best months to visit Haridwar are February, March, April, October, November and December. Outside these months you can still travel, and we will tell you honestly what the weather and roads will be like.
How do I reach Haridwar?
The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, about 35 km away. The most convenient railway station is Haridwar Junction, about 1 km away. By road, Haridwar is about 220 km from Delhi. We arrange private pickups from any of these.
How high is Haridwar? Will the altitude be a problem?
Haridwar is at about 314 m, so altitude is not a concern for anyone. Summers can be hot, so light cotton clothing works best from April to June.
How much does a trip to Haridwar cost?
It depends on your dates, hotel category, group size and how many days you have. Message us on WhatsApp with these details and we will send a clear, itemised price, usually within a few hours.
Can you plan a custom trip to Haridwar?
Yes. Every trip we run is planned around you. We can combine Haridwar with nearby places, slow the pace for families, or add treks and activities.
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