Haridwar City Guide
Haridwar is one of the holiest cities in India, marking the point where the River Ganga enters the plains. Known for Ganga Aarti, ancient temples, and spiritual atmosphere, Haridwar is a major Hindu pilgrimage destination.
📍 Quick Facts
StateUttarakhand
Famous ForGanga Aarti & Pilgrimage
Ideal Duration1–3 Days
LanguagesHindi, English
🌦 Live Weather & Network
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📱 NetworkJio, Airtel, VI
🌐 InternetStrong 4G & 5G
🗓 Best Time to Visit
Oct – MarPleasant weather
Apr – JunHot summers
Jul – SepMonsoon season
FestivalsKumbh & Kanwar Yatra
🎯 Things to See & Do
🛕 Places
🍽 Food
🛍 Shopping
✨ Experiences
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Har Ki PauriMain Ganga ghat
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Mansa Devi TempleHilltop shrine
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Chandi Devi TempleShakti peeth
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Bharat Mata MandirNational temple
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Satvik FoodPure vegetarian meals
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North Indian ThaliLocal restaurants
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SweetsPeda & jalebi
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Tea StallsGhatside chai
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Upper Road MarketMain shopping area
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Religious ItemsRudraksha & idols
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Ayurvedic ProductsHerbal goods
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Patanjali StoresAyurveda products
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Ganga AartiEvening ritual
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Ropeway RideMansa Devi
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Yoga & MeditationAshram sessions
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Ghats WalkSpiritual strolls
🗺 Suggested Haridwar Itinerary
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Day 1Har Ki Pauri · Ganga Aarti
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Day 2Mansa Devi · Chandi Devi
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Day 3Ashrams · Shopping
🚆 How to Reach Haridwar
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Dehradun Airport (DED)Approx 38 km
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Haridwar JunctionMajor rail hub
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Uttarakhand BusesGood connectivity
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TaxiDehradun ↔ Haridwar ₹1,500+
🏨 Where to Stay in Haridwar
Luxury
Mid-Range
Budget & Ashrams
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Radisson Blu HaridwarPremium city hotel
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Ganga LahariGhat-facing heritage stay
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Hotel AlpanaCentral location
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Hotel Haveli Hari GangaHeritage hotel
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AshramsBudget spiritual stays
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DharamshalasLow-cost lodging
🍴 Popular Restaurants
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ChotiwalaFamous vegetarian restaurant
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Hoshiyar PuriTraditional thali
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Ghat CafésTea & snacks
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Hotel RestaurantsNorth Indian meals
📍 Nearby Destinations
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Rishikesh · 20 kmYoga capital
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Rajaji National ParkWildlife sanctuary
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Dehradun · 55 kmCapital city
👕 What to Wear
Summer – Light cotton clothes
Winter – Light woolens
Temples – Modest attire
Walking – Comfortable footwear
🎉 Festivals
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Kumbh MelaOnce every 12 years
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Kanwar YatraMonsoon pilgrimage
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DiwaliFestive celebrations