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Haridwar
Uttarakhand

Haridwar

Best time: September – April
About the destination

About Haridwar

Haridwar, 'the gateway to the gods', is one of the seven holiest cities in India and where the Ganga first meets the plains. The evening Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri is among the most memorable sights in the country.

Highlights & attractions

  • Har Ki Pauri and Ganga aarti
  • Mansa Devi temple (ropeway)
  • Chandi Devi temple
  • Bustling bazaars

Travel guide

Haridwar has its own railway station and is the usual starting point for the Char Dham Yatra, well connected to Delhi and Dehradun.

Things to do

  • Attend the evening Ganga aarti
  • Ropeway to Mansa Devi
  • Explore the temples and ghats

Packages to Haridwar

Good to know

Is Haridwar the starting point for Char Dham?

Yes, most yatra itineraries begin and end at Haridwar.