Haridwar

Haridwar greets its visitors with the soothing sounds of mantra chantings and temple bells. Haridwar means ‘Gateway to God’ and the famous divine site is among the seven sanctified places in India.

The Best Time to Visit Haridwar

You can visit this holy place anytime, however, the best time to go Haridwar is between October to February. The weather is moderate during the winter months so you can visit all the sacred spots in Haridwar and experience spiritual delight.

Wonderful Places to Visit in Haridwar

Haridwar houses plenty of spiritual places and temples. Some beautiful Haridwar places to visit are:

Har Ki Pauri

Har ki Paurimeans the ‘Footsteps of God’. People take a holy dip here and witness the blissful Ganga Aarti. The mesmerising view during the Aarti is an experience for a lifetime.

Mansa Devi Temple

Mansa Devi Temple is one of the five pilgrimages in Haridwar. Mansa Devi emerged from the mind of Lord Shiva and is known as the Goddess of Snakes. The temple is located on the top of Biswas Parvat.

Chandi Devi Temple

The charming temple is located on the Neel Parvat in Shivalik Hills and is dedicated to Goddess Chandi. The temple is among the Panch Teerth and is also known as Siddha Peetha.

Gauri Shankar Mahadev Temple

The Gauri Shankar Temple is located near Chandi Devi temple and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple has a charming setting with the Himalayas in the backdrop and the river flowing adjacent to it.

Doodhadhari Barfani Temple

One of the most important things to do in Haridwar is visit this temple made of white marble. The temple houses several small shrines dedicated to various Hindu Gods and Goddesses.

Maya Devi Temple

Maya Devi Temple is dedicated to Goddess Maya and it is among the oldest temples in India. The temple is a Shakti Peeth where the navel and heart of Goddess Sati fell.

How to Reach Haridwar

Haridwar is connected to the rest of the country through various modes of transport. You can reach the blessed city as mentioned below:

By Flight:

The nearest domestic airport is Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun which is around 40 km away from Haridwar and the international airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport which is around 228 km away from Haridwar.

By Railways:

Haridwar Railway Station has frequent trains to Delhi, Dehradun, Rishikesh, and many other cities across the country.

By Road:

Haridwar is effortlessly connected to major Indian cities via road transport. Plenty of state transport, as well as private buses, are daily running to and from Haridwar to Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, and many other cities. Many cab companies also offer taxi services from Delhi to Haridwar.

Nearby Cities in Haridwar

Some of the renowned places nestled near this divine city are:

• Rishikesh (25.2 km via NH 34)
• Dehradun (52.6 km via Ambala-Dehradun-Haridwar Road)
• Mussoorie (83.5 km via Ambala-Dehradun-Haridwar Road)
• Lansdowne (106.5 km via Haridwar Rd and NH 534)
• Nainital (230.2 km via Nainital Rd)