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Take the scenic route · Uttarakhand

Haridwar

Har Ki Pauri, Ganga ghats, Mansa Devi, Chandi Devi, Kaliyar, Rajaji

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Haridwar District Guide

Haridwar district is in Garhwal division of Uttarakhand, with headquarters at Haridwar. Trusted district guide coverage includes Har Ki Pauri, Ganga ghats, Mansa Devi, Chandi Devi, Kaliyar, Rajaji.

Identity

Har Ki Pauri, Ganga ghats, Mansa Devi, Chandi Devi, Kaliyar, Rajaji

Haridwar district is in Garhwal division of Uttarakhand, with headquarters at Haridwar. Trusted district guide coverage includes Har Ki Pauri, Ganga ghats, Mansa Devi, Chandi Devi, Kaliyar, Rajaji.

Culture

Pilgrimage, nature and local culture

Haridwar combines district temples, local markets, seasonal fairs, nature routes and Garhwal culture.

Travel Planning

Season and route awareness

March to June and September to November are generally best; check Char Dham and high route status.

LEAVE ROOM FOR A DETOUR

The places you’ll remember.

Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Important Place

Har Ki Pauri

Har Ki Pauri is a verified major visitor place connected with Haridwar district of Uttarakhand.

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Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Religious / Heritage

Mansa Devi Temple

Mansa Devi Temple is a verified major visitor place connected with Haridwar district of Uttarakhand.

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Chandi Devi Temple in Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Religious / Heritage

Chandi Devi Temple

Chandi Devi Temple is a verified major visitor place connected with Haridwar district of Uttarakhand.

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Daksha Mahadev Temple in Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Religious / Heritage

Daksha Mahadev Temple

Daksha Mahadev Temple is a verified major visitor place connected with Haridwar district of Uttarakhand.

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Piran Kaliyar Sharif in Haridwar district, Uttarakhand
Religious / Heritage

Piran Kaliyar Sharif

Piran Kaliyar Sharif is a verified major visitor place connected with Haridwar district of Uttarakhand.

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Rajaji National Park Haridwar Gate in Uttarakhand
Wildlife / Nature

Rajaji National Park Haridwar Gate

Rajaji National Park Haridwar Gate is a verified major visitor place connected with Haridwar district of Uttarakhand.

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Local Food

Haridwar food coverage includes local Uttarakhand thali, mandua roti, dal, rice, seasonal vegetables, tea snacks and pilgrim or market meals.

District towns and homestays

Local Thali

Traditional thali with rice, roti, dal, vegetables and chutneys.

Village kitchens and dhabas

Mandua Roti and Dal

Finger millet roti with gahat, bhatt, rajma or mixed dal.

Markets and festive meals

Jhangora Kheer and Sweets

Jhangora kheer, arsa, bal mithai, singori or other local sweets.

Bus stands and temple routes

Tea and Route Snacks

Tea, pakora, aloo dishes and simple vegetarian route meals.

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A LITTLE PLANNING GOES A LONG WAY

Before you set off.

March to June and September to November are generally best; check Char Dham and high route status.

March to June · 18-30 C

Spring and Summer

Good for sightseeing, temples, hill walks and family travel.

July to September · 18-27 C

Monsoon

Green season, but landslides, slippery trails and road delays are possible.

October to November · 12-24 C

Autumn

Clear views and comfortable post-monsoon travel window.

December to February · 5-18 C

Winter

Cold season; high routes may have snow and shrine closures.

By Road and Bus

Main routes

    By Rail

    Nearest railheads

      By Air

      Nearest airport