Haridwar literally means 'The gateway to the Gods'. It is located at the foot of the Shivalik hills. From the grand Himalayas above, the River Ganga flows down and meet the plains. Since it provides a doorway to the four pilgrimage of Uttarakhand, so it is also known as Gangadwar, Tapovan and Mayapuri. In its ancient time, the name “Haridwar” was a kind of gift from the rishis. Haridwar has rich spiritual and educational system.
The five sacred bathing spots in Haridwar are Gangadwara, Kankhal, Nila Parvata, Bilwa Theertha and Kusavarta. The main ghat at Haridwar is known as Hari-ki-Pairi.
TemperatureWinters are cold in Haridwar with temperature ranging between 10°C to 28°C, while the summers may be pleasant at 17°C and may even get hot at 35°C.
Getting ThereAirport:
The Dehradun Shatabdi Express is the most suitable way to get to Haridwar from Delhi. The Dehradun Mumbai Express and Dehradun Varanasi Express also serve Haridwar.
By Rail:
The Dehradun Shatabdi Express is the most suitable way to get to Haridwar from Delhi. The Dehradun Mumbai Express and Dehradun Varanasi Express also serve Haridwar.
By Road:
Haridwar is well connected to all the major cities of India by roads and there are bus services to and from Delhi, Agra, Shimla and Varanasi. The bus stand is opposite to the railway station along the main Haridwar Road, to the south west of the city centre.
Best Season to visitThe best seasons to visit Haridwar is some where between September and June.
Tourist AttractionHar Ki Pauri, Chandi Devi Temple, Rishikesh, Deoprayag, Mansa Devi, Kavand Mela, Gurukul Kangri University, Neel Dhara Pakshi Vihar, Beauty Point
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