The most sacred of all Indian rivers, the Ganga, joins the Indo-Gangetic plains in Haridwar, which is known as the "gateway to the gods." Every night, Ganga Aarti is held at Har Ki Pauri, during which little flickering lamps are floated off the stairs.
How To Reach
HARIDWAR CITY
Haridwar city is located in Haridwar district of Uttarakhand. It is the second largest city in Uttarakhand. Haridwar city is easily accessible from most destinations of Uttarakhand.
If you are travelling by road from Delhi to Haridwar city, buses and taxis are available from ISBT Kashmiri Gate. The distance from Delhi to Haridwar City is approximately 212 km
If you prefer to travel by air, Jolly Grant airport in Dehradun is the nearest airport to Haridwar City. The distance from Dehradun to Haridwar City is 51 km.
If you are travelling by train, nearest railway station to Haridwar is Haridwar railway station.