Haridwar FAQs

The best time to visit Haridwar is from February- March and from August to October since the climate is moderate during this time of the year.

The road conditions in Haridwar largely remain unaffected during the monsoons. So, it is pretty safe travelling to Haridwar in a personal vehicle in the day as well as in the night. However, common sense is always important to keep oneself out of troubles. Haridwar gets really crowded during the Kanwariya season and occurrences of a stampede, although unlikely, cannot be ruled out.

While the summers are scorching hot, the winters are usually very chilly in Haridwar. So it is advisable to avoid visiting Haridwar in May-June due to the hot summers. The best option for anyone willing to travel to Haridwar is anytime between October and April.

Haridwar is a revered pilgrimage site for Hindus and is flocked with tourists and pilgrims all year round. Thus, there are numerous ATMs at various places spread across the city of Haridwar to cater to the financial needs of the tourists and the residents alike.

Yes, taking a dip in the holy water of river Ganges is allowed near the banks of the river at designated spots. However, it is advised not to venture deep into the water as the undercurrents can be strong and unpredictable. In addition to that, water at Haridwar can be dirty due to the amount of human activity it sees all year round.

The nearest Airport to Haridwar is Jolly Grant Airport, situated some 38 kms in Dehradun. Which operates numbers of daily flights from Delhi to Dehradun & vice versa.

Haridwar Railway Station is well-connected with various major Indian cities like Delhi, Lucknow and Kolkata etc. The frequency of trains to Haridwar is quite high as it is one of the most revered and religious place in India.

Yes, being a famous pilgrimage town for centuries, there are many car rental services available in Haridwar for tourists and pilgrims. One can book cabs in Haridwar for visiting the surrounding areas like Rishikesh, Dehradun, Mussoorie, Devprayag etc. The rates of the taxis vary depending upon the vehicle requested and the kilometers covered.

There are various places near Haridwar which could be visited as a part of the extended trip. Dehradun and Mussoorie are at a distance of 53 kms and 83 kms from Haridwar respectively and the holy town of Rishikesh is just 20 kms from Haridwar.

Distance Chart of major destinations from Almora.

Distance Chart of major destinations from Haridwar:

Haridwar is at a distance of 212 kms from Delhi. There are various modes of transportations that are available to reach Haridwar:

• By Road: Haridwar is well connected with major northern cities via motorable roads. There are various bus services available from Delhi to Haridwar. One can opt for semi-deluxe, deluxe and AC Volvo as per their needs. In addition to that, Haridwar is connected with Delhi by state-run buses on a regular basis from Kashmere Gate ISBT.
• By Rail: Haridwar Railway Station is well-connected with various major Indian cities like Delhi, Lucknow and Kolkata etc. The frequency of trains to Haridwar is quite high as it is one of the most revered and religious place in India. 
• By Air: Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun is the nearest airport to Haridwar and offers daily connectivity with New Delhi and other major Indian cities as well.

As one of the popular pilgrimage destination, Haridwar has plethora of quality restaurants that serves variety of cuisines. Accommodation in Haridwar is not an issue as there are numerous hotels and ashrams that have offered excellent accommodation facility. We also further categorized the Top Budget Hotels and Top Luxury Hotels in Haridwar, you can choose best one as per your convenience. In additional various ashrams in Haridwar, that also offers accommodation at very reasonable prices.