Haridwar, the Gateway to God, is one of the most important 7 holy cities in India. Haridwar Tour is the most attractive destination for the pilgrimage of Hindu religion. Hindus believe that Haridwar darshan will introduce liberation from the endless cycle of death and rebirth by washing all sins in real life. This place is also the gateway to the hilly region of Uttarakhand and is blessed by the river Ganga, which has made the way from the glacial origin to the plain land. Here is the list of essential travel information for Haridwar Tour Package.

Time for the tour

From October to March, the winter is the best time to visit Haridwar. In summer, from April to July the temperature increases very high about 40 degrees Celsius and the clean water of Holly Ganga is not available. From July to September, in the rainy season, the river Ganga becomes unstable with strong current because of rain and it is not suitable for taking bath, which is an important part of this tour.

Things to do

Haridwar temple, particularly Manasa Devi Temple is the most famous and Har Ki Pauri Haridwar is an important destination for the Hindu pilgrimage. The view of the magical Ganga Aarti at the evening, which is combined with fiery lamps, the ringing of the bells, chanting of mantras and the huge crowd, is the most enthusiastic for the tourists.

Festival

Kumbh Mela is a famous festival at Haridwar and it holds for once in every 12 years. The last Kumbh Mela was arranged in 2010. The other festivals of Haridwar are Kanwar Mela, Baisakhi, Somwati Amavasya etc.

Sight-seeing places

Chilla Wildlife Sanctuary, part of Rajaji National Park is also a popular Haridwar Tourist Place that offers natural beauty with 10 million years estimated eco-system. Different types of wild animals are available here, such as elephant, barking deer, sloth bear, leopard, jungle cat, cheetah, king cobra woodpecker etc. Bhimgoda Kund is enriched with religious heritage and mythological legacy. Chandi Devi temple is located at the top of Neel Parvat.

Food tips

The most available food is vegetarian and alcohol is strictly banned in the city. Rashmalai, Rabri, and Halwa are extremely popular sweets of Haridwar. The other special foods are like Aloo Pooris, Kachoris, Chole Bhature, Fresh fruit chaat etc.

Available transport system

Trains from all over whose destination is Dehradun stops at Haridwar. Dehradun is the nearest airport to Haridwar.

Places to stay

Many Ashrams and Dharmashalas are available in Haridwar. Being a religious tourist spot, there are many suitable places to stay in Haridwar.