Haridwar

Visit Haridwar, India

Visit Haridwar, India

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A fascinating and somewhat off-the-beaten track town on the Ganges, Haridwar is easily accessible by rail from Delhi and, like Rishikesh, is one of India's seven Hindu holy cities.

Evening aarti on the Ganges at RishikeshLegend has it that it was sanctified by Vishnu's footprint on the riverbank, where the captivating evening aarti ceremony takes place at dusk. Priests seem to appear at every window and doorway along the ghat to sing, chant and swing fire as worshippers float lights down the river.

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    • Haridwar, India
      Haridwar, India
    • Evening aarti ceremony
      Evening aarti ceremony
    • The ghats on the river Ganges, Haridwar
      The ghats on the river Ganges, Haridwar
    • Aarti prayer ceremony Haridwar
      Aarti prayer ceremony Haridwar

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    We’ve selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Haridwar. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.

    • View from Haveli Hari Ganga, Haridwar

      Haveli Hari Ganga

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      This small 90 year old haveli has only 19 rooms and is situated directly on the edge of the River Ganges with a small temple in its inner courtyard.