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Haridwar is famous as Pilgrimage, Weekend Getaway, Hot Destination, Business Hub, Editors Choice, Temples, Char Dham Route, Cities, Ropeways, Shopping, Featured, Religious, with over 41 Places to See in Haridwar. Nearest Airport from Haridwar is Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun, 36 kms and Nearest Railway Station is Haridwar. There are over 149 Hotels in Haridwar.

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There are lot of questions while planning a journey. To ensure that your preparations run smoothly, we have the answers to the questions most frequently asked about travelling to and in Haridwar. Haridwar useful information for travellers with reliable local advice. Latest Haridwar Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for your upcoming visit to Haridwar. Get all the solutions to your query with eUttaranchal Travel Help Desk.

General

What is the best time to visit Haridwar?

The best time to visit Haridwar is from February- March and from August to October since the climate is moderate during this time of the year.

Is it safe to travel to Haridwar?

The road conditions in Haridwar largely remain unaffected during the monsoons. So, it is pretty safe travelling to Haridwar in a personal vehicle in the day as well as in the night. However, common sense is always important to keep oneself out of troubles. Haridwar gets really crowded during the Kanwariya season and occurrences of a stampede, although unlikely, cannot be ruled out.

What kind of weather can be expected in Haridwar?

While the summers are scorching hot, the winters are usually very chilly in Haridwar. So it is advisable to avoid visiting Haridwar in May-June due to the hot summers. The best option for anyone willing to travel to Haridwar is anytime between October and April.

Is there ATM facility available in Haridwar?

Haridwar is a revered pilgrimage site for Hindus and is flocked with tourists and pilgrims all year round. Thus, there are numerous ATMs at various places spread across the city of Haridwar to cater to the financial needs of the tourists and the residents alike.

Is swimming allowed in river Ganges?

Yes, taking a dip in the holy water of river Ganges is allowed near the banks of the river at designated spots. However, it is advised not to venture deep into the water as the undercurrents can be strong and unpredictable. In addition to that, water at Haridwar can be dirty due to the amount of human activity it sees all year round.

Travel (Trip Planning)

Which is the nearest airport to Haridwar?

The nearest Airport to Haridwar is Jolly Grant Airport, situated some 38 kms in Dehradun. Which operates numbers of daily flights from Delhi to Dehradun & vice versa.

Which is the nearest railway station to Haridwar?

Haridwar Railway Station is well-connected with various major Indian cities like Delhi, Lucknow and Kolkata etc. The frequency of trains to Haridwar is quite high as it is one of the most revered and religious place in India.

Are there taxi services available in Haridwar?

Yes, being a famous pilgrimage town for centuries, there are many car rental services available in Haridwar for tourists and pilgrims. One can book cabs in Haridwar for visiting the surrounding areas like Rishikesh, Dehradun, Mussoorie, Devprayag etc. The rates of the taxis vary depending upon the vehicle requested and the kilometers covered.

What are the other destinations one can visit around Haridwar?

There are various places near Haridwar which could be visited as a part of the extended trip. Dehradun and Mussoorie are at a distance of 53 kms and 83 kms from Haridwar respectively and the holy town of Rishikesh is just 20 kms from Haridwar.

Distance Chart of major destinations from Haridwar.

Distance Chart of major destinations from Almora.

DestinationDistance (In Km.)
Delhi212
Dehradun53
Rishikesh20
Roorkee31
Devprayag93
Nainital240
Badrinath316
Mussoorie85
Saharanpur63
Srinagar132
Rudraprayag161
Joshimath274

Distance Chart of major destinations from Haridwar?

Distance Chart of major destinations from Haridwar:

DestinationDistance (In Km.)
Delhi213
Dehradun53
Rishikesh20
Mussoorie85
Roorkee31
Devprayag94
Srinagar132
Rudraprayag160
Joshimath274
Badrinath316
Kedarnath240
Uttarkashi188
Gangotri286
Yamunotri231

How to Reach

How to reach Haridwar from Delhi?

Haridwar is at a distance of 212 kms from Delhi. There are various modes of transportations that are available to reach Haridwar:

  • By Road: Haridwar is well connected with major northern cities via motorable roads. There are various bus services available from Delhi to Haridwar. One can opt for semi-deluxe, deluxe and AC Volvo as per their needs. In addition to that, Haridwar is connected with Delhi by state-run buses on a regular basis from Kashmere Gate ISBT.
  • By Rail: Haridwar Railway Station is well-connected with various major Indian cities like Delhi, Lucknow and Kolkata etc. The frequency of trains to Haridwar is quite high as it is one of the most revered and religious place in India. 
  • By Air: Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun is the nearest airport to Haridwar and offers daily connectivity with New Delhi and other major Indian cities as well.

Hotels and Accommodations

How is the Food and accommodation facility in Haridwar?

As one of the popular pilgrimage destination, Haridwar has plethora of quality restaurants that serves variety of cuisines. Accommodation in Haridwar is not an issue as there are numerous hotels and ashrams that have offered excellent accommodation facility. We also further categorized the Top Budget Hotels and Top Luxury Hotels in Haridwar, you can choose best one as per your convenience. In additional various ashrams in Haridwar, that also offers accommodation at very reasonable prices.

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