Haridwar teems with a number of tourist attractions that range from temples to ashrams and even bustling bazaars. Some of the top places to visit in Haridwar include Har ki Pauri, Mansa Devi Temple, Kankhal, Chandi Devi Temple, Sapt Rishi Ashram, Shantikunj, Bharat Mata Mandir, Pawan Dham, Bara Bazar, etc.

Uttarakhand is dotted with several scenic hill stations, many of which are located a short trip away from Haridwar. These include Rishikesh (24 km), Dehradun (57 km), Mussoorie (88 km), Kanatal (103 km), and Lansdowne (105 km), among others.

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Auto rickshaws and cycle rickshaws are the best and most cost-effective modes of local transportation. The city also has a good number of taxi rental services to visit the attractions in and around Haridwar. Moreover, there are local buses connecting all parts of the city.

Haridwar doesn’t have an airport. The Jolly Grant Airport (42 km) in Dehradun is the nearest domestic airport. The Indira Gandhi International Airport (230 km) in New Delhi is the closest international airport.

You can find a lot of things to do in Haridwar, such as taking a dip in the holy waters of the Ganges, taking part in Ganga Aarti, going on a wildlife safari at Rajaji National Park (22 km from the city), indulging in bird watching at Neel Dhara Pakshi Vihar, and rejuvenating with Ayurvedic treatments. You can also taste the street food of Haridwar and go shopping at its vibrant bazaars.

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Since the city has a moderate climate, you can visit it throughout the year. However, the period from October to February is the best time to visit Haridwar.

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Shopaholics can find a number of market places and bazaars to shop around, including Bara Bazar, Kankhal Market, Upper Road, Moti Bazar, Jwalapur Market, and Ranipur Mor. The Khadi Bhandar and Government Handloom and Handicraft Emporium are also good places to shop in Haridwar.

There are a lot of unique things to buy from Haridwar like ancient coins, Ayurvedic herbs, stone Shaligrams, murabba, pickles, marble products, Rudraksha beads and mala, walking sticks, brass items, and sandalwood.

The areas around Har ki Pauri, Bhoopatwala, Haridwar-Rishikesh Road, Haridwar-Delhi Bypass Road, Shiv Murti Chowk, Vishwakarma Ghat, Ranipur Mor, Railway Station Road, Shivalik Nagar, and Shanti Kunj are among the top locations to book hotels in Haridwar.

Restaurants and eateries in Haridwar mainly serve vegetarian North Indian food, though you can indulge in Chinese, South Indian, Bengali, and Continental delicacies as well. The city also has a thriving street food culture. Some of the must-try street grubs here include kachoris, samosas, chole bhature, rabri, milk in kulhars, dibiya fresh fruit chaat, stuffed parathas, jalebis, and aloo puri.

Among the main festivals to attend in Haridwar are the Ardh Kumbh Mela held in every 6 years, Holi (February-March), Kanwar Mela (July -August), Ganga Dussehra (June), Kartik Poornima (November), and Diwali (October). The city, however, is best known for its Kumbh Mela which happens only once in 12 years.

Ganga Aarti takes place twice every day on the banks of the sacred river at Har ki Pauri, in the morning from 5:30 am to 6:30 am and in the evening from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

No, you don’t need to pay any fee for attending Ganga Aarti at Haridwar.

Rishikesh, the Yoga Capital of India, is located about 24 km from Haridwar. If you are not traveling on a tight budget, taxis are the best way to reach Rishikesh. You can also travel by shared auto rickshaws, which is a relatively pocket-friendly option. Buses and trains also ply regularly between Haridwar and Rishikesh.