Haridwar travel guide
Haridwar Tourism | Haridwar Guide
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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Haridwar has to offer.
When to visit Haridwar
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.
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. The shortest flight to Haridwar from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 24h 25m.
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 Avis and SS Travels, among others, in New Delhi.
Airlines serving Haridwar
Where to stay in Haridwar
Average rates range from around $50 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $349 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Haridwar
Most booked hotels in Haridwar
Hiring a car in Haridwar
Expect to pay $1.92 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 $23.04 and $30.72.