Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Haridwar travel guide

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You're Going to Love Haridwar

With a population of 186,079, Haridwar is a must-see destination in Uttarakhand, India. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Haridwar to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Haridwar

Haridwar in April
Estimated hotel price
₹ 2029
1 night at 3-star hotel
Haridwar in April
Estimated hotel price
₹ 2029
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Haridwar in June, when the average temperature is 33 °C, and the highest can go up to 39 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 13 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 257 mm. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Haridwar, with an average rainfall of 6 mm.

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How to Get to Haridwar

Plane

Although Haridwar doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dehra Dun (DED), which is located 27 km from Haridwar. Dehra Dun is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, Air India, Virgin Atlantic and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Haridwar departs from New Delhi and takes around 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Haridwar is to pick up a car hire from New Delhi, which is about 175 km from Haridwar. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Gozo Cabs, among others, in New Delhi.

Plane

Although Haridwar doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dehra Dun (DED), which is located 27 km from Haridwar. Dehra Dun is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, Air India, Virgin Atlantic and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Haridwar departs from New Delhi and takes around 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Haridwar is to pick up a car hire from New Delhi, which is about 175 km from Haridwar. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Gozo Cabs, among others, in New Delhi.

Airports near Haridwar

DEDDehra Dun
IXCChandigarh

Airlines serving Haridwar

British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,943 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,912 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,114 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (696 reviews)
Air India Express
Okay (14 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (580 reviews)
Alliance Air
Good (6 reviews)
Star Air
Excellent (2 reviews)
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Where to stay in Haridwar

Average rates range from around ₹ 1,682 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 4,757 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Haridwar

Most booked hotels in Haridwar

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Hotel The Ganga Castle
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 569+
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Hotel La Meridian by Sitara Group, Haridwar
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 854+
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Yashail Hotel Haridwar
4 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
₹ 1,993+
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Hiring a car in Haridwar

Expect to pay ₹ 108 per litre in Haridwar (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,298 and ₹ 1,731.

Expect to pay ₹ 108 per litre in Haridwar (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,298 and ₹ 1,731.