Haridwar
Uttarakhand · Holy City on the Ganges
HaridwarHaridwar is one of Hinduism's seven holiest cities, the point where the Ganges first reaches the plains, and it's best known for its evening Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri, one of India's most atmospheric religious ceremonies.
The city is usually visited alongside Rishikesh, just half an hour up the road, and the two together give a strong introduction to the Ganges' spiritual significance before heading further into the hills.
October to March for comfortable temperatures.
A 4.5–5 hour drive from Delhi, or a short transfer from Dehradun's Jolly Grant Airport.
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