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HARIDWAR TOURISM

Haridwar in Uttarakhand is among the seven holy destinations for Hindus and is also one of the four sites where the is held every 12 years. Located at the foothills of Shivalik range and on the banks of River Ganga, Haridwar (literally translated as Gateway of the Gods) serves as the entry point for several pilgrimage centers located in the Himalayas including Chota Char Dham — Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri — pilgrimage.

River Ganga begins its journey through the plains at Haridwar. The pilgrim town’s most famous sight is the Ganga itself with its ghats and temples. Haridwar is sacred because it is believed to be blessed by Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma. Millions of pilgrims and tourists congregate  in Haridwar for the ritualistic bathing in river Ganga during Kumbh Mela. DO SEE 

BEST PLACES TO STAY IN HARIDWAR

Haridwar offers accommodations for all budgets. Hotels like Haveli Hari Ganga, Ganga Lahiri and La Casa offer good views of Haridwar and overlook the Ganga. Several hotels are conveniently accessible from the Haridwar junction rail head, and several bus stops around the city.

Homestays, hostels and dormitories are options you can avail.

BEST PLACES TO EAT IN HARIDWAR

Haridwar offers delightful varieties of food in the restaurants and street-side stalls. Alcohol and non-vegetarian food are strictly forbidden in Haridwar. Street food is big in the town, food almost anywhere and everywhere is mouth watering.

BEST TIME TO VISIT HARIDWAR

The average minimum and maximum temperature of Haridwar is as given below. The best time to visit Haridwar is also specified.

MONTH BEST TIME MIN. TEMP (°C)MAX. TEMP (°C)
JanuaryBest time230
FebruaryBest time230
MarchBest time2040
April2040
May2040
June2040
July2040
August2040
September2040
OctoberBest time2040
NovemberBest time230
DecemberBest time230

PHOTOS OF HARIDWAR

Place to visit in HARIDWAR

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Mansa Devi Mandir

The Mansa Devi temple is a temple dedicated to Goddess Mansa Devi in Haridwar, Uttarakhand.…

Birla Ghat

Known as one of the quieter, solitary ghats at Haridwar, the Birla Ghat is one…

Har ki Pauri

One of the most sacred ghats, believed to have been built by King Vikramaditya in…

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THINGS TO DO IN HARIDWAR

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Festival of lights in Haridwar

Thousands of followers gather to enjoy Diwali, the festival of lights, which comes in the…

Shopping in Haridwar

Rudraksh, Gangajali (vessels containing Ganga water), pickles, kumkum (vermillion), Ayurvedic medicine and precious stones can…

Kumbh Mela in Haridwar

Kumbh Mela is the best time to witness Hindu rituals and culture in Haridwar. Organised once…

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Articles About HARIDWAR

  • Threat Letter To Blow Up Haridwar, Rishikesh And 4 Other Railway Stations, Religious Sites In Uttarakhand

    A letter threatening to blow up six railway stations and religious sites including Haridwar and Rishikesh in Uttarakhand was received by the Roorkee Railway Station…

    India.com News Desk May 9, 2022, 10:07 am IST

  • CUET 2022: Over 8 Deemed Universities Interested in Common University Entrance Test, Claims UGC Chairman

    CUET scores will be mandatory for admission to 45 central universities for undergraduate programmes, Kumar had said last week.

    India.com News Desk March 28, 2022, 10:55 pm IST

  • Will Give Jobs To 4 Lakh People If Voted To Power: Rahul Gandhi Makes 4 Promises In Haridwar

    Uttarakhand Assembly Election 2022 Latest Update: Rahul Gandhi in Haridwar said the Congress will provide medical facilities at the doorstep if voted to power in…

    India.com News Desk February 5, 2022, 5:56 pm IST

  • Uttarakhand Assembly Election 2022: Check BJP's Full List of Candidates

    Uttarakhand Assembly Election 2022: As per the list, State BJP president Madan Kaushik will again contest from Haridwar, while names of ministers like Satpal Maharaj…

    India.com News Desk January 20, 2022, 6:42 pm IST

  • Religious Leader Yati Narsinghanand Arrested For Haridwar 'Dharm Sansad' Hate Speeches

    This is the second arrest in the case after Jitendra Narayan Singh Tyagi alias Waseem Rizvi.

    India.com News Desk January 15, 2022, 10:48 pm IST

  • Haridwar Hate Speech Row: Wasim Rizvi Alias Jitendra Tyagi Arrested by Uttarakhand Police

    Wasim Rizvi alias Jitendra Tyagi on Thursday was arrested by Uttarakhand Police in connection to the Haridwar 'Dharm Sansad' hate speech case.

    India.com News Desk January 13, 2022, 7:55 pm IST

  • Hate Speech Row: Supreme Court Issues Notice To Uttarakhand Government, Seeks Reply Within 10 Days

    For the unversed, the event in Haridwar was organised by Yati Narsinghanand and that in Delhi by the 'Hindu Yuva Vahini', and these allegedly called…

    India.com News Desk January 12, 2022, 12:27 pm IST

  • Makar Sankranti 2022: Haridwar, Rishikesh Put Complete Ban On Holy Dips In Ganga. Check Curbs Here

    A large number of devotees take a holy dip in the Ganga both in Haridwar and Rishikesh on the occasion of Makar Sankranti every year.

    India.com News Desk January 11, 2022, 8:10 pm IST

  • Night Curfew, No Entry At Har ki Pauri: Haridwar Issues Fresh COVID Restrictions Ahead of Makar Sankranti | Read Details

    Haridwar COVID Restrictions: "Entry at 'Har ki Pauri' area has also been restricted. Night curfew to be imposed from 10 pm- 6am on Jan 14",…

    India.com News Desk January 11, 2022, 10:33 am IST

  • 'Open Call For Murder Of An Entire Community', 76 Supreme Court Lawyers Write to CJI Ramana Over Haridwar-Delhi 'Dharm Sansad' Row

    Dharm Sansad: Videos from the event (held from December 17 to 20) that have been doing rounds on social media showed participating seers making multiple…

    India.com News Desk December 27, 2021, 9:55 am IST

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