Haridwar

Har Ki Pauri and Ganga Aarti

The primary pilgrimage ghat of Haridwar, where the Ganges is believed to carry a footprint of Vishnu at the Brahmakund — the most sacred bathing pool at the ghat. The morning and evening Ganga Aarti takes place daily at ghat.

Timing: Open 24 hours. Morning Aarti — at sunrise. Evening Aarti — In summer 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM and in winter 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Entry Fee: No entry fee
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Mansa Devi Temple

A Shakti Peetha on Bilwa Parvat, one of the five Panch Tirthas of the city. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Mansa Devi and is known for the practice of tying a red thread (mannat) on the grill outside the sanctum as a vow, and returning to untie it when the wish is fulfilled. Accessible by ropeway or a 3 km uphill trek.

Timing: Open daily, 5:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Entry Fee: No entry fee for temple. Ropeway combo ticket (Mansa Devi + Chandi Devi) — ₹439. Shuttle bus between both ropeway bases — ₹95
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Chandi Devi Temple

A Siddh Peetha on Neel Parvat, built in the 8th century by Adi Shankaracharya. Dedicated to Goddess Chandi, it forms part of the Siddh Peeth trio of Haridwar along with Mansa Devi and Maya Devi — visiting all three is the standard pilgrimage circuit. Accessible by ropeway or by a 3 km uphill trek.

Timing: Open daily, 5:00 AM – 5:30 PM and 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Entry Fee: No entry fee for temple. Ropeway ticket shared with Mansa Devi (ABOVE)
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Maya Devi Temple

One of the oldest temples in Haridwar, a Shakti Peetha where the heart and navel of Goddess Sati fell. The temple gives the city its ancient name Mayapuri. It is more intimate and less crowded than the hill temples. The inner sanctum contains idols of Goddess Maya, Goddess Kali, and Goddess Kamakhya.

Timing: Open daily, 6:30 AM – 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Entry Fee: No entry fee
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Daksheshwar Mahadev Temple

A significant Shaiva temple, one of the Panch Tirthas of Haridwar. The temple stands on the site where, according to Hindu mythology, King Daksha Prajapati conducted a fire ritual to which he did not invite Shiva, leading to Sati's self-immolation — the mythological origin of the Shakti Peethas across the subcontinent.

Timing: Open daily, 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Entry Fee: No entry fee
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Rajaji National Park (Chilla Range)

A national park and tiger reserve. The Chilla Range, directly adjacent to Haridwar, is the most accessible section and the entry point for Haridwar-based visitors. The park is home to Asian elephants, tigers, leopards, gharial crocodiles in the Ganges, and over 300 species of birds.

Timing: Open 15 Nov – 15 June
Entry Fee: ₹600 and Vehicle – ₹500
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Metro in Haridwar

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Local buses in Haridwar

Partially practical. Local buses run across the city but routes are difficult to navigate without local knowledge.

Ride-hailing apps in Haridwar

Partially practical. Ride hailing apps like Ola and Uber availability is limited in Haridwar.

Street-hailing auto rickshaw in Haridwar

Practical. For short distances (5-10 km) Tell or show the auto driver your destination — they can refuse, in which case move to the next one. Agree on the fare (approx. ₹30—₹40 per km) before you get in. Know the distance to your destination via maps before negotiating.

Kumbh Mela in Haridwar

The largest religious gathering in the world, held on the banks of the Ganges at Haridwar. Tens of millions of pilgrims bathe on the main Shahi Snan dates. The procession of Akharas — orders of Hindu ascetics — into the Ganges is the most significant public ritual of the event.
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Kanwar Yatra in Haridwar

Millions of Shiva devotees walk from across northern India to Haridwar, collect Ganges water, and carry it back on foot to pour over Shiva lingas in their home temples. The roads into and out of the city fill completely for weeks.
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Ganga Dussehra in Haridwar

Celebrates the descent of the Ganges from the heavens to Earth. Mass ritual bathing at Har Ki Pauri from early morning, followed by evening Ganga Aarti with floating diyas on the river. One of the most visually active single days at the ghats outside of Kumbh years.
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Makar Sankranti in Haridwar

The solar festival marking the sun's entry into Capricorn, observed at Har Ki Pauri with mass bathing in the Ganges from early morning. One of the most significant bathing dates of the year.
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Haridwar is entirely vegetarian and alcohol-free — this applies to every restaurant, dhaba, and street stall in the city without exception. The food tradition is North Indian pilgrim fare: simple, filling, cooked in desi ghee, and built around wheat, lentils, and dairy.

Local food to eat in Haridwar

Aloo puri · Kachori sabzi · Chole bhature · Stuffed paratha · Chaat · Aloo tikki · Samosa · Jalebi · Rabri falooda · Lassi · Kulhar wali chai

Food streets in Haridwar

• Har Ki Pauri area — aloo puri, kachori, sweets, the most concentrated food zone
• Moti Bazaar — lassi, sweets, chaat, frothy malai samosas
• Bara Bazaar — chaat, snacks, morning kachori

Haridwar is well connected by rail and road. Whether arriving or departing, use the station codes, airport, and bus terminal information below.

Haridwar — Stations, Airport & Bus Stands

Rail Station: Haridwar Junction (HW)
Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (DED) — 39 km from Haridwar
Bus Terminal: Haridwar ISBT

By Train
Search "Haridwar" as your origin (if departing) or destination (if arriving). Haridwar Junction (HW) is the primary station. Choose a train based on journey duration, departure time, and class availability.

By Flight
Search by city name across IndiGo and Air India. Fly into Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (DED). From the airport, take a bus or hire a taxi to Haridwar.

By Bus
Buses (AC or non-AC) operate from the bus terminal — head to the counter and ask for your destination. Or, use app-based platforms such as redBus to search and book buses on your route. Both state-run (UTC) and private operators are listed — prefer buses with ratings of 4★ or higher.

All fees and charges listed on this page are applicable to foreign nationals only.