Haridwar — view 1 of 4
Uttarakhand, India
Haridwar
Haridwar is one of Hinduism's seven holiest cities, and the Har Ki Pauri ghat at evening Ganga Aarti is the centrepiece of most visits. It's usually paired with Rishikesh, 25km upstream, rather than visited alone.
Ideal duration
1–2 nights, usually combined with Rishikesh
Best time
October to March, and during the Kumbh Mela years.
Starting from
₹8,400
Trip Highlights
- Evening Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri
- Mansa Devi Temple, reachable by cable car
- Chandi Devi Temple across the river
- Local market streets near the ghats
Yes — this is how most of our itineraries run it, given the short distance between the two.