Haridwar

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Safety & current conditions in Haridwar

Generally safe to travel

Advisory

No active alerts. Carry layers, keep emergency contacts handy and check local conditions before you set out.

Live weather

34°C Partly cloudy
  • Feels 37°C
  • 10 km/h wind
  • 49% humidity

Mountain weather changes quickly. Treat this as a planning signal, not a final safety clearance - confirm locally before you set out.

Overview

Haridwar is where the Ganga enters the plains - the great Har Ki Pauri ghat and its evening aarti, the hill temples of Mansa Devi and Chandi Devi, and a gateway to Rishikesh and the Char Dham.

DIY Snapshot

DIY difficulty Easy
Best for Spiritual, Culture
Ideal days 2 days
Best season Sep to Mar
Budget β‚Ή5,000-β‚Ή9,000
Local transport Easy
Internet Good
Safety comfort High
Languages Hindi, English
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The DIY deep-dive

DIY route options

The classic route Base around Near Har Ki Pauri and run the standard 2-day plan - the easiest, most dependable version of the trip.
Time it by season Plan around September to March for the best weather, views and open access.

What most travellers miss

  • Time it for September to March. Outside that window, snow, weather or road closures can cut access.
  • Carry enough cash - card and UPI are unreliable once you leave the main town.

Where to base yourself

Near Har Ki Pauri The main base - most stays, food and transport, and the easiest to reach.

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Curated places to visit in Haridwar

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Ramakrishna Mission Sevashrama, Kankhal

0.7 km from Haridwar centre

Ramakrishna Mission Sevashrama, Kankhal (RKMS) is a branch of Ramakrishna Mission in Kankhal, Haridwar in Uttarakhand. It was established in 1901 by Swami Kalyanananda, one of the direct monastic disciples of Swami Vi…

Kankhal

1 km from Haridwar centre

Kankhal is a small colony in Haridwar in the Haridwar district of Uttarakhand state in India.

Daksheswar Mahadev Temple

1.8 km from Haridwar centre

Daksheswar Mahadev or Daksha Mahadev temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in the town of Kankhal, about 4Β km from Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India. It is named after King Daksha Prajapati, the father …

Maya Devi Temple, Haridwar

2.1 km from Haridwar centre

Maya Devi Temple, Haridwar is a Hindu temple dedicated to goddess Maya in the holy city of Haridwar of Uttarakhand state in India. It is believed that the heart and navel of goddess Sati fell in the region where the t…

Bahadrabad

2.8 km from Haridwar centre

Bahadrabad is an intermediate Village Panchayat in the Haridwar district of Uttarakhand, India. It is one of the six development blocks in Haridwar district under which many developed villages come, including Atmalpur…

Ranipur, Uttarakhand

2.8 km from Haridwar centre

Ranipur or BHEL, Ranipur is a town in Haridwar district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is the township developed by Public sector Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL).

Mansa Devi Temple, Haridwar

2.9 km from Haridwar centre

Mansa Devi Temple, Haridwar is a Hindu temple dedicated to goddess Mansa Devi in the holy city of Haridwar in the Uttarakhand state of India. The temple is located atop the Bilwa Parvat on the Sivalik Hills, the south…

Gurdwara Gyan Godri Sahib

3.1 km from Haridwar centre

The Gurdwara Gyan Godri Sahib, also known as Gurdwara Sri Gyan Godri Sahib was a gurdwara at Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar in the state of Uttarakhand, India. According to Municipal Corporation Haridwar records of 1935, it w…

Har Ki Pauri

3.2 km from Haridwar centre

Har Ki Pauri is a sacred ghat on the banks of the Ganges River in the Hindu holy city of Haridwar, in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.

Clock Tower of Haridwar

3.2 km from Haridwar centre

The Clock Tower of Haridwar, also known as the Raja Birla Tower, is a landmark freestanding clock tower, built by Raja Baldev Das Birla in 1938 in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India. Each of its four sides has a clock, with…

Haridwar Kumbh Mela

3.3 km from Haridwar centre

Haridwar Kumbh Mela is a mela, associated with Hinduism and held in the city of Haridwar, India held every 12 years. The exact date is determined according to Hindu astrology: the Mela is held when Jupiter is in Aquar…

Chandi Devi Temple, Haridwar

3.3 km from Haridwar centre

Chandi Devi Temple, Haridwar is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Chandi Devi in the holy city of Haridwar in the Uttarakhand state of India. The temple is situated atop the Neel Parvat on the Eastern summit of the …

Hotels & food in Haridwar

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Hotel Rahi

Hotel Rahi, Haridwar Main Road, Har ki Pauri, Haridwar - 249401, Uttarakhand, India

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Sachin

Sachin, Haridwar Main Road, Har ki Pauri, Haridwar - 249401, Uttarakhand, India

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Aasta Palace

Aasta Palace, Haridwar Main Road, Har ki Pauri, Haridwar - 249401, Uttarakhand, India

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Hotel City Center

Hotel City Center, Haridwar Main Road, Har ki Pauri, Haridwar - 249401, Uttarakhand, India

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HΓ΄tel Le Roi

HΓ΄tel Le Roi, Haridwar Main Road, Har ki Pauri, Haridwar - 249401, Uttarakhand, India

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Hotel Grey Castle

Hotel Grey Castle, Jasa Ram Road, Har ki Pauri, Haridwar - 249401, Uttarakhand, India

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Maan Hotel

Maan Hotel, Jasa Ram Road, Har ki Pauri, Haridwar - 249401, Uttarakhand, India

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Shivmurti

Shivmurti, Haridwar Main Road, Har ki Pauri, Haridwar - 249401, Uttarakhand, India

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