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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Haridwar has to offer.
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.
Although Haridwar doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dehra Dun (DED), which is located 17 miles from Haridwar. The shortest flight to Haridwar from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 24h 25m.
Another option to get to Haridwar is to pick up a car hire from New Delhi, which is about 109 miles from Haridwar. You’ll find branches of Avis and SS Travels, among others, in New Delhi.
Average rates range from around $50 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $312 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $1.90 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 $22.69 and $30.26.