Haridwar

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Surrounded by the majestic Shivalik Hills on one side and the mighty Ganges River on the other, Haridwar exudes a mysterious charm that goes further than its reputation as a renowned pilgrimage center. This holy city in Uttarakhand attracts millions of tourists and pilgrims every year. The chaotic streets and the crowded banks of the river, with throngs of people …

Haridwar

Planning a Trip

CITY Haridwar STATE Uttrakhand COUNTRY India CONTINENT Asia LANGUAGE Hindi CURRENCY Indian Rupee BEST TIME TO VISIT October to March NEAREST RAILWAY STATION Haridwar Railway Station(HW) NEAREST AIRPORT Jolly Grant Airport (DED) EMERGENCY HELPLINE NUMBER 112 INTERNET ACCESS Most guesthouses and hotels offer wi-fi. Otherwise there are a number of internet places near the train station and down the side …

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Getting Around

Cycle-rickshaws cost ₹15 for a short distance and around ₹50 for longer hauls, such as from the Haridwar train station to Har-ki-Pairi. Shared electric-motor vikrams run up and down Railway Rd (₹20) and all the way to Rishikesh (₹70, one hour) from Upper Rd at Laltarao Bridge, but for that trip buses are more comfortable. Hiring a taxi for three …

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History & Culture

The history of Haridwar can be traced back to the ancient times. It has been mentioned in the Hindu epic Mahabharata. From 322–185 BCE, it was under the Mauryan empire and under Kushan empire from 1st to 3rd century AD. During the reign of King Harshavardhan, a Chinese traveller named Hiuen Tsang visited India in 629 AD, and wrote the …

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Top Attractions

Har Ki Pauri One of the most revered places in Haridwar, Har ki Pauri literally means the Lord’s Footsteps. The most famous landmark at the Ghats is the footprint of Lord Vishnu himself. The footprint is said to be at the precise location where the River Ganges enters plains from the mountains. The area is famous for being the location …

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