Haridwar

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Triveni Ghat which includes a sunset and religious elements as well as a small group of people
Ram Jhula featuring a suspension bridge or treetop walkway as well as a small group of people
Haridwar as well as a small group of people
Haridwar which includes land animals and markets
Rishikesh as well as an individual male

The “Gateway to God” is an energetic city and pilgrim center blessed with magnificent temples, colorful festivals and striking Himalayan scenery.

Awash with striking temples and mystical bathing ghats, Haridwar draws religious pilgrims and curious travelers. Participate in extravagant festivals, walk through serpentine bazaars and discover breathtaking natural landscapes. Haridwar is one of India’s seven holiest cities. Its name means Gateway to God. The city straddles the sacred Ganges River in the Himalayan foothills.

Haridwar’s heart is Har Ki Pauri, a hectic yet humble bathing ghat where the Ganges Canal and Ganges River meet. Watch pandits (Hindu priests), pilgrims and sadhus (holy men) bathe in the river’s spiritually cleansing water. Arrive at dusk for the entrancing Ganga aarti (river worship ceremony), when the sounds of mantra fill the air and candlelit lamps illuminate the river. Find similar activities at Birla Ghat, Gau Ghat and Vishnu Ghat.

Witness more spiritual devotion at Haridwar’s resplendent temples. Stroll along the canal banks to the 11th-century Maya Devi Temple. Hike with pilgrims to hilltop Mansa Devi Temple and ride a scenic cable car to Chandi Devi Temple. Take an auto-rickshaw to Bharat Mandir, a multilevel temple full of statues of revered deities. Visit the Daksh Prajapati Temple Complex in nearby Kankhal district.

Throughout the year, festivals light up the river and temples. These include March’s flamboyant Holi (Festival of Colors), June’s Ganga Dussehra and November’s Kartik Poornima. The most famous of all is Kumbh Mela, which takes place once every 12 years and welcomes thousands of colorfully dressed sadhus.

Browse the stalls of Bara Bazar and Moti Bazar to purchase religious paraphernalia, handicrafts and ayurveda medicines. Alternatively, enjoy family-friendly fun at Crystal World, an amusement park with roller coasters, swimming pools and waterslides.

Located in Uttarakhand state, Haridwar is easily reachable via trains from major Indian destinations such as AmritsarOpens in a new window, ChennaiOpens in a new window, New DelhiOpens in a new window and VaranasiOpens in a new window. Get around central Haridwar on foot to truly experience the city’s lively atmosphere. Otherwise, use affordable auto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws. Many people visit Haridwar before traveling to RishikeshOpens in a new window. Take the opportunity to join a wildlife safari in Rajaji National Park.

Where to stay in Haridwar

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Shivalik Nagar

If you're looking for restaurants on your travels, Shivalik Nagar might be a great stop.

Shivalik Nagar
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Ram Ghat

5/5(1 area review)

The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travelers like about Ram Ghat. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Har Ki Pauri and Mansa Devi Temple are a few top places to visit.

Ram Ghat
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Jwalapur

Jwalapur is well-liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Haridwar area, you might plan a trip to Har Ki Pauri or Daksh Prajapati Temple.

Jwalapur
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Motichur

If you're spending some time in Motichur, Shantikunj and Rajaji National Park are top sights worth seeing.

Motichur
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BHEL Township

3/5(4 area reviews)

BHEL Township is well-liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Daksh Prajapati Temple and Mansa Devi Temple if you have time to explore the area.

BHEL Township
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Bhoopatwala

While Bhoopatwala might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Har Ki Pauri and Shantikunj.

Bhoopatwala
Hotel JP Regency

Hotel JP Regency

2.5 out of 5
JMD VIHAR, Bhagirathi Nagar Hiranwara, Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Stay at this hotel in Haridwar. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Har Ki Pauri and Mansa Devi Temple are located ...
3/10 (2 reviews)
"Bad no booking accepted wastage total frsud"

Reviewed on May 25, 2025

Hotel JP Regency
Fortune Park, Haridwar - Member ITC Hotels' Group

Fortune Park, Haridwar - Member ITC Hotels' Group

4 out of 5
Plot No. 296/2 NH-58 Bahadrabad, Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Haridwar. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Crystal World and Daksh ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (83 reviews)
"everything was good. however, its 15 kms away from Main Haridwar point of interest [Har ki pauri]. Beds were small not good to accommodate 3 adults and a child"

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Fortune Park, Haridwar - Member ITC Hotels' Group
Hyatt Place Haridwar

Hyatt Place Haridwar

2 out of 5
NH-58 Near Toll Plaza, Bahadrabad, Haridwar, Uttarakhand
$51 nightly
The price is $57 total per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
$57 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Haridwar. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Crystal World and Piran Kaliyar Sharif Dargah are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
"Everything is good"

Reviewed on May 29, 2025

Hyatt Place Haridwar
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Villasita

Villasita

3.5 out of 5
Khasra No. 56, Shyampur, Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Stay at this 3.5-star spa villa in Haridwar. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Har Ki Pauri and Daksh Prajapati ...
Villasita
Rosewood Apartment Hotel

Rosewood Apartment Hotel

4 out of 5
GH-1 & 2 Haridwar Greens, Haridwar, BHEL Township, Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Haridwar. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attraction Crystal World is located ...
Definitely not 4 star
"Definitely not a 4 star. Poor service. Poor management and staff. Cleanliness terrible. Would not stay here again."

Reviewed on Jun 6, 2022

Rosewood Apartment Hotel
Hotel Rudreshwar

Hotel Rudreshwar

Haridwar
Stay at this vacation home in Haridwar. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Har Ki Pauri and Bharat Mata Temple are located ...
Hotel Rudreshwar
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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