Haridwar trip planner: best time, cost and things to do
Ancient pilgrimage city on the Ganga, known for the Har Ki Pauri evening aarti. The best time to visit Haridwar is February to April and September to November, and July to August is best avoided (monsoon flooding). Plan 1 day; on the ground you can expect about ₹650 to ₹4,650 per person per day.
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Haridwar at a glance
- State
- Uttarakhand
- Best months
- February to April and September to November
- Best avoided
- July to August (monsoon flooding)
- Suggested stay
- 1 day
- Nearest airport
- DED (in town)
- Nearest railway station
- Haridwar Junction (HW)
- Good for
- spiritual, heritage
- Ground cost per person per day
- ₹650 budget, ₹1,750 mid-range, ₹4,650 comfort
How much does a trip to Haridwar cost?
About ₹650 (budget), ₹1,750 (mid-range) or ₹4,650 (comfort) per person per day, two sharing a room and a cab, excluding the journey to Haridwar.
What to eat in Haridwar
- Kachori sabzi
- Aloo puri
- Lassi
- Jalebi
Top things to do in Haridwar
- Har Ki Pauri Ganga aarti: Thousands of lamps floated at dusk. about 2 hours. free entry. Arrive an hour early for a spot
- Mansa Devi Temple: A hilltop temple by ropeway. about 2 hours. free entry
- Chandi Devi Temple: A temple across the river. about 2 hours. free entry
- Moti Bazaar: Aloo puri and kachori. about 1 hour. free entry
- Daksheswara Mahadev: The temple of Sati's father. about 1 hour. free entry
- Rajaji National Park: Elephants and leopards. about 4 hours. entry about ₹1,500
How to get to Haridwar
To reach Haridwar, Haridwar has its own airport (DED), and Haridwar Junction (HW) is the railway station.
Frequently asked questions about Haridwar
When is the best time to visit Haridwar?
The best months for Haridwar are February to April and September to November. July to August: monsoon flooding. Prices for stays and flights rise around holidays and long weekends, so book early for those dates.
How much does a trip to Haridwar cost?
On the ground in Haridwar a budget trip costs about ₹650 per person per day, a mid-range trip about ₹1,750 and a comfortable one about ₹4,650, assuming two people share a room and a cab. That covers stay, food and local transport but not the journey to Haridwar. TripRoast works out the full cost per person from your city, including transport.
How many days do you need in Haridwar?
Plan at least 1 day in Haridwar. It works well as a short break.
What should you eat in Haridwar?
Try Kachori sabzi, Aloo puri, Lassi, Jalebi.
How do you get to Haridwar?
To reach Haridwar, Haridwar has its own airport (DED), and Haridwar Junction (HW) is the railway station.
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