Haridwar or Hardwar is one of the Holy Towns of India. Millions of people from different places visit here. It is also the starting point of the Chardham Yatra. Further in this blog, you will find out how to reach Haridwar by different means and also the best places to stay in Haridwar.
The Kumbh Mela (Kumbh Fair) is the most popular festival in Haridwar and takes place once every 12 years. The meaning of the city Haridwar is: ‘Hari’ means Lord Vishnu and ‘Dwar’ means gate. So, Haridwar stands for ‘The Gateway of Lord Vishnu’. The Holy River Ganga starts from Gaumukh and meets for the first time in Haridwar. Let’s get started on How one can reach Haridwar and the places for accommodations.
How to Reach Haridwar?
One can reach Haridwar by Road, Train and Flight. Haridwar is 210 km from New Delhi and easily accessible from all the major cities of northern India. Also, the national highway 45 passes by Haridwar and connects to the major cities of North India. It usually takes 4-5 hours from Delhi.
Download the YatraDham.Org app on your mobile phones and plan your comfortable trip to Haridwar.
How to Reach Haridwar by Road?
Here is a Distance table showing results From Haridwar. You can travel according to your convenience. Hire Private cars or drive yourself to Haridwar.
| City | Distances from Haridwar |
|---|---|
| Agra | 403 km |
| Ahmedabad | 1087 km |
| Amritsar | 429 km |
| Bengaluru | 2115 km |
| Bhopal | 844 km |
| Chandigarh | 205 km |
| Chennai | 2077 km |
| Delhi | 210 km |
| Goa | 1782 km |
| Hyderabad | 1587 km |
| Jaipur | 380 km |
| Kolkata | 1350 km |
| Lucknow | 878 km |
| Mumbai | 1742 km |
| Vadodara | 929 km |
| Shimla | 438 km |
| Surat | 1146 km |
The distance may vary according to the route and the vehicle you choose.
How to Reach Haridwar by Train?
The Rail Routes are connected to Haridwar from major cities and are very easy to travel by train. Most people prefer to travel to Haridwar by train. Here is a List of some Daily trains of Haridwar.
Haridwar Junction Train Timetable
Here is a list of some daily trains from and to Haridwar. You can plan as per the train availability.
Daily Trains To & From Haridwar
| Train Number & Train | Departure Station(Time) | Duration | Distance | Arrival Station(Time) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14711 RKSH SHRI GANGANAGAR EXPRESS | HWH ARIDWAR JN (2:15 PM) | 10hr 15mins | 485 km | SGNR SHRI GANGANAGAR (12:30 AM) |
| #19032 YOGA EXPRESS | HWH ARIDWAR JN (4:35 PM) | 24hr 35mins | 1208 km | ADI AHMEDABAD JN (5:10 PM) |
| #04711 BKN BDTS SPECIAL | HWH ARIDWAR JN (2:20 PM) | 10hr 10mins | 485 km | SGNR SHRI GANGANAGAR (12:30 AM) |
| #09020 HARIDWAR JN BANDRA SPECIAL | HWH ARIDWAR JN (1:30 PM) | 32hr 35mins | 1616 km | BDTS BANDRA TERMINUS (10:05 PM) |
| #19020 HARIDWAR JN BANDRA TERMINUS EXPRESS | HWH ARIDWAR JN (1:30 PM) | 32hr 45mins | 1616 km | BDTS BANDRA TERMINUS (10:15 PM) |
| #12018 DEHRADUN SHATABDI EXPRESS | DDN DEHRADUN (4:55 PM) | 5hr 55mins | 315 km | NDLS NEW DELHI (10:50 PM) |
| #12055 DEHRADUN JANSHATABDI | NDLS NEW DELHI (3:20 PM) | 5hr 50mins | 305 km | DDN DEHRADUN (9:10 PM) |
| #12056 NEW DELHI JANSHTABDI | DDN DEHRADUN (5:00 AM) | 6hr 15mins | 305 km | NDLS NEW DELHI (11:15 AM) |
| #14041 MUSSOORIE EXPRESS | DLI DELHI (10:25 PM) | 10hr | 335 km | DDN DEHRADUN (8:25 AM) |
| #14042 MUSSOORIE EXPRESS | DDN DEHRADUN (9:20 PM) | 10hr 5mins | 335 km | DLI DELHI (7:25 AM) |
| #14114 DEHRADUN SUBEDAR GANJ EXPRESS | DDN DEHRADUN (1:20 PM) | 19hr 15mins | 863 km | ALD ALLAHABAD JN (8:35 AM) |
| #14119 KATHGODAM DEHRADUN EXPRESS | KGM KATHGODAM (7:45 PM) | 8hr 35mins | 335 km | DDN DEHRADUN (4:20 AM) |
| #14120 DEHRADUN KATHGODAM EXPRESS | DDN DEHRADUN (11:25 PM) | 7hr 55mins | 335 km | KGM KATHGODAM (7:20 AM) |
| #14266 Dehradun – Banaras Janta Express | DDN DEHRADUN (6:15 PM) | 21hr 30mins | 846 km | BSB VARANASI JN (3:45 PM) |
| #14609 HEMKUNT EXPRESS | RKSH RISHIKESH (4:35 PM) | 13hr 55mins | 636 km | SVDK SHMATA VD KATRA (6:30 AM) |
| #14610 HEMKUNT EXPRESS | SVDK SHMATA VD KATRA (4:20 PM) | 16hr | 636 km | RKSH RISHIKESH (8:20 AM) |
| #24887 RISHIKESH BARMER LINK | RKSH RISHIKESH (6:05 PM) | 26hr 25mins | 1192 km | BME BARMER (8:30 PM) |
| #24888 BARMER RISHIKESH LINK | BME BARMER (6:45 AM) | 27hr 45mins | 1192 km | RKSH RISHIKESH (10:30 AM) |
| #02017 DEHRADUN SHTABDI SPECIAL | NDLS NEW DELHI (6:45 AM) | 6hr 5mins | 315 km | DDN DEHRADUN (12:50 PM) |
| #02018 DEHRADUN SHT SPECIAL | DDN DEHRADUN (4:55 PM) | 5hr 55mins | 315 km | NDLS NEW DELHI (10:50 PM) |
The timetable may vary, Please confirm on the IRCTC Website.
How to Reach Haridwar by Air?
The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport at Dehradun which is 38.2 km from Haridwar. There are some daily flights to Delhi. The Distance between Indira Gandhi International Airport Delhi and Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun is about 272 km. You can use Taxis, private cars and state road transport buses from the airport to reach Haridwar.
Also, Check Har Ki Pauri Ganga Aarti Timings Haridwar.
Puja at Haridwar
As with accommodation booking, here you can also book the Puja in advance at Haridwar by the YatraDham.Org platform.
Where to Stay in Haridwar?
There are several Dharamshalas as well as Hotels widely available in Haridwar. You can book Dharamshalas and Hotel at your convenience. You can choose your stay according to the distance from Har ki Pauri, the Railway station and nearby places to visit in Haridwar. These Dharamshalas and Hotels provide accommodation, food services and AC as well as non-AC rooms.
1. Shri Chintamani Ashram
Shri Chintamani Ashram is located Barely 700 meters from the bus stand. The ashram is near Har Ki Pauri. Ashram offers two and four bedded rooms at an affordable price. The rooms are clean and spacious with helpful and friendly staff.
The check-in and check-out time is 12:00 PM. All the rooms come with attached restrooms. They also have other facilities like CCTV which makes it an ideal option for a stay in Haridwar.
- Har Ki Pauri – 1.5 km
- Haridwar Railway Station – 600 meters
| AC Rooms | Non AC Rooms |
|---|---|
| 2 Bed – Double Beds | 2 Bed – Double Beds |
| 3 Bed – Double Bed, Single Bed | 4 Bed – 2 Double Beds |
Starting price: Rs.784
2. Hotel Divine
Located on the riverfront and 800 meters from the bus stand. Hotel Divine offers two and four bedded AC rooms. All of the rooms provided by this accommodation are clean and spacious and come at an affordable rate.
- Har Ki Pauri – 1.5 km
- Haridwar Railway Station – 600 meters
| AC Rooms | Non AC Rooms |
|---|---|
| 2 Bed – Double Beds | 2 Bed – Double Beds |
| 4 Bed – 2 Double Beds | 4 Bed – 2 Double Beds |
Starting price: Rs.2000
3. Maharaja Agrasen Agarwal Ashram
Maharaja Agrasen Aggarwal Dharamshala is Located 5.7 km from the Haridwar bus stand. The accommodation offers two, three, four and six-bedded AC rooms. Meals are served in the Bhojanalaya and parking space for vehicles is available here.
All of the rooms provided by this accommodation are clean and spacious and come at an affordable rate including all the facilities.
- Har ki Pauri – 3 km
- Haridwar Railway Station – 5 km
| AC Rooms |
|---|
| 2 Bed – 2 Single Beds |
| 3 Bed – 3 Single Beds |
| 4 Bed – 4 Single Beds |
Starting price: Rs.500
4. Leela Yatri Bhawan
Located Only 500 meters from the bus stand, Leela Yatri Bhawan offers two, three and four bedded AC and non-Ac rooms. Meals are available making it very convenient for families and groups.
- Har ki Pauri – 2 km
- Haridwar Railway Station – 700 meter
| Cooler Rooms | AC Rooms |
|---|---|
| 2 Bed – Double Beds | 2 Bed – Double Beds |
| 3 Bed – Double Bed, Single Bed | 3 Bed – Double Bed, Single Bed |
| 4 Bed – 2 Double Beds | 4 Bed – 2 Double Beds |
Starting price: Rs.672
5. Gopi Dham Dharamshala
Located in a peaceful area away from the crowds at a distance of 8.5 km from the bus stand. Gopi Dham offers AC and NON-AC rooms. Meals are available if preordered. Your stay here is sure to be restful, comfortable and enjoyable.
- Har ki Pauri – 6 km
- Haridwar Railway Station – 8.6 km
| AC Rooms | Non AC Rooms |
|---|---|
| 2 Bed – Double Beds | 2 Bed – Double Beds |
Starting price: Rs.896
Also, read given below Blogs for detailed information on Accommodation options in Haridwar.
