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Top 5 Things to do in Hardwar India ( A Complete Travel Guide )

Discover sacred ghats, historic temples, local markets, heritage lanes and vegetarian food experiences in Haridwar, with options for travellers coming from Rishikesh.

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Spiritual landmarksHar Ki Pauri, temples, ashrams and Ganga Aarti.

Heritage & local cultureMarkets, ghats, traditional streets and architecture.

Local vegetarian foodExplore the food stops and eateries listed in this guide.

There are many things to do in Haridwar, but we have done homework and hand crafted Top 5 Things to do in Hardwar India . It is a gateway to the Himalayas, allows visitors to see such as Char Dham, Do Dham, Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnth, Badrinath, Cave of Mahavatar Babji, Har Ki Pauri Ghat, Chandi Devi Temple, Maya Devi Temple, Masa Devi Temple, Shiva Temple and Ganga Aarti ceremony Shri Keshavanandaji Ashram Haridwar, Anandamayee Ashram. Haridwar weather is the best & one of the holiest cities out of 7 sacred cities in India where the Ganges meets her followers here for ages in the search for liberation from the cycle of rebirth that is called “Moksha“ By Hindus. The other important ghats are the Gau Ghat where the ashes of Mahatma Gandhi were immersed and ashes Indira Gandhi were dispersed at Ashti Parvah Ghat (Subhash Ghat ) near the most famous Har Ki Pauri Ghat.

1-Haridwar: Temple Triangles

The Mata Mansa Devi temple, is dedicated to the goddess Mansa, known for her ability to satisfy the wishes of her devotees who invoke her, 1.5km from the main road. Anandamayee Ashram but Shanti Kunj in Haridwar is the best ashram to see & stay. The Chandi Devi temple is 4 km from Haridwar Railway Station. It is believed that here the Goddess Parvati (wife of Lord Shiva) killed the demons Chand and Mund. The Maya Devi Temple is the most ancient, where, the heart of Goddess Sati fell at present temple ground beside Adi Shankaracharya math in Haridwar. If you visit Haridwar from October to March, Haridwar temperature will be at 10-30 degrees. Haridwar hotels range from free Dharamshala to 5 Stars accommodation.

Highlight

Har- Ki Pauri Ghat & Evening Ritual
Most Holy Temple Maya Devi
Walks Along the Bank of Ganges.
Local Bazar Walks along with famous eateries
Chandi Devi, Mansa Devi & Shiva Temple

The Haridwr Guided Tour starts at the scheduled hour from Rishikesh. If you are in Rishikesh the distance between Rishikesh Haridwar is about 25 km. Enroute stop at Neem Karoli Baba Ashram, Shanti Kunj Ashram, Bharat Mata Temple, Hari Ki Pauri Ghat, Mansa Devi Temple, Chandi Devi Temple, Maya Devi Temple and Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri and drive back to Rishikesh.

If you are in Haridwar then meet with Guide at scheduled point, firstly visit the famous Temple “ Chandi Devi Temple” here we use local auto & the cable car to reach Chandi Devi, then visit Mansa Devi Temple by 2 km climbing, after Mansa Devi take a small amount of walk in the local market up to Maya Devi Temple, later walk along the bank of Ganges in order to visit some Ghat like Gau Ghat, Subhash Ghat, Pind Daan Ghat towards the Hari-Ki-Pauri for Ganga Aarti . You sum up this-full day tour at your location.

Specilaized Spiritual Guide
Private Transport If You are in Rishikesh
Entrance Fees If any occurs
In Haridwar Local Transport

2-Haridwar Photgraphy Walk

Haridwar has a pictorial multicolored cultural landscapes & very rich heritage, sprawled along the bank of the Ganges. The population of Haridwar city has been contributed by different people from India. Heritage walks are the best activity to admire the Indian culture, tradition, philosophy, myths, and connected rituals with them. Haridwar Heritage walk starts from a few steps from Har Ki Pauri. Hari-Ki – Pauri has an intricate network of narrow streets, blends of all myth history, culture, traditon & riutals, from Moti Bazaar, Upper Bazar until the Jwalapur road, you will find every possible attraction of photography, and the heritage building such as temples and ashram are simply awestruck. The bazaar is full of local eateries and food shops such as sweet & snacks shops are spotted everywhereThis area is full of heritage buildings, Ashrams, Dharamshala temples Ghats & Monasteries.

Highlight

Moti Bazar Jwalapur Road Bazar Area
Maya Devi Temple & Goddess Durga Temple
Evening Ganga Arti at Har-Ki-Pauri
Local Famous Eatries of Haridwar Town
Statue & Sculptures Expoloration

Departure From Rishikesh

04.30 AM to 05:30 AM

3-Haridwar: Heritage Walk

The real essence of Haridwar is explored as the highlights of the walk are a vast range of architectural styles Ashram & Temples, and the trace of Haridwar social and cultural history. You start the Heritage walk, in the afternoon with your local expert guide to explore the heritage cultures, buildings behind the hidden alley, and local market till the evening Ganga Aarti ceremony of Hari-Ki-Pauri Ghat You walk through the Kankhal Market, Moti Bazar, Upper Road, and Jwalapur area, Sati Kund in order to cover all heritage hotels in Haridwar which are along with the Ganges such as Shiva temples, Dharamshala, Ashrams in Haridwar near Har ki Pauri, etc, finally, at last, you get back to Hai-Ki-Pauri Ghat to be witnessed of the evening ceremony for some stunning pictures Ganga Aarti rituals, Later the local guide will drop you at your scheduled location in Haridwar. Heritage walk ends.

Specilaized Local Guide
Local Sharing Transport If Requires
Entrance Fees
Stop-Off with Tea Break

4-Ganga Aarti, Har-Ki-Pauri

Haridwar Ganga Arti is aarti ceremony and aarti lyrics at Har-Ki-Pauri in Haridwar is like Triveni Ghat Rishikesh Ganga Aarti & Dashashwamedh Ghat Ganga Aarti in Varanasi. The Ganga Aarti time at dawn and dusk around 05 Pm -06 Pm Har-Ki-Pauri of Haridwar.If you’re looking to experience the Haridwar’s evening Ganga Aarti ceremony, it’s best to start your journey from your location at least two hours before the event is set to begin. This way, you’ll have plenty of time to get settled in and enjoy the surroundings before the main event. Your local guide will meet you at your scheduled hour and will be with you every step of the way, ensuring that you have a truly spiritual evening experience.

Haridwar tour places are stunning full of life & Haridwar weather favors to visit the Kumbh Mela city around the year. Yoga capital city, Rishikesh is just 25 km from Haridwar. You can reach Haridwar to Rishikehs in an hour by road. Har Ki Pauri Ganga Aarti is top most attraction that takes place at Har-Ki-Pauri Ghat. If you would like perform the Pind Daan, Ashti Visarjan ritual, You can book online both Ganga Aarti Puja & Ashti Visarjan Puja. How To Reach Haridwar from Delhi Haridwar- Delhi to Haridwar distance is only 220 km / 5 hr. So, you can visit this city in one day or two days from Delhi.

Highlight

Har- Ki Pauri Ghat & Aarti Ceremony
Most Holy Temple- Maya Devi
Walks in the local Bazar.
Eatries along the Ganges
Moti Bazar & jwalapur Road

Itinerary

As you take a peaceful stroll along the bank of the Ganges, you’ll visit some of the most important Ghats, old heritage buildings, and Dharmshala. You’ll marvel at the bathing rituals on the bank of the Ganga and get a front row seat to the Kumbh Mela event ground. You’ll even get to float your own lamp in the river! After visiting a Shiva temple, you’ll walk back to the main Ghat “Hari-Ki-Pauri” to be a part of an evening ritual. After Ganga Aarti, you’ll be accompanied back to your location where your tour will end. Specilaized Spiritual Guide Private Transport Entrance Fees If any occurs Maya Devi Temple

5 – Haridwar: Food Walk

It is the best activities among all because the culinary culture is the heart of any city of any parts of the world. If you talk about Haridwar as a tourist destination, do not look at its craziness day life activities, come and explore what it is, it dates back to 3 BCE archeologically, according to holy Hindu scriptures it is dating back to Vedas period. So it is older than tradition , culture and history. The lanes are full of history and cultures, particularly eateries of Haridwar are very famous in India, people are travelling far from another parts of this country to have taste of local food of Haridwar .

Here are some of the most famous eateries in Haridwar, each known for its own specialty and local charm.

Eatery	Short Handcrafted Description
Mathura Walo Ki Pracheen Dukaan	One of the best breakfast stops near Har Ki Pauri, famous for crispy kachori, spicy aloo sabzi, and traditional sweets prepared in pure desi ghee.
Mohan Ji Puri Wale	One of Haridwar’s oldest food shops, serving fluffy puri with spicy potato curry. A favorite breakfast spot for pilgrims after taking a holy dip in the Ganges.
Bhagwati Chole Bhature	Well known for serving soft, fluffy bhature with spicy Punjabi-style chole. A must-visit breakfast destination loved by both locals and tourists.
Chotiwala Restaurant	A classic Haridwar restaurant offering traditional North Indian vegetarian meals in a family-friendly atmosphere, popular with visitors to Har Ki Pauri.
Kashyap Kachori Bhandar	Famous for freshly fried kachoris, crispy samosas, and flavorful chutneys, offering an authentic Haridwar street food experience.
Sindh Dugdh Bhandar	Renowned for creamy lassi, rich rabri, fresh milk-based sweets, and traditional Indian desserts prepared daily.
Goel Sweets	A popular sweet shop in Jwalapur, known for fresh peda, rasgulla, gulab jamun, and a wide variety of festive Indian mithai.
Old Bikaner Misthan Bhandar	A favorite destination for authentic Rajasthani sweets, namkeen, kachori, and quick vegetarian snacks.

Haridwar is a strictly vegetarian city, and its culinary identity revolves around kachori, aloo puri, chole bhature, traditional thalis, lassi, rabri, and fresh Indian sweets, making it one of North India’s best destinations for authentic vegetarian food.

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