About Haridwar

The location of the Haridwar does great justice to what the town stands for. No matter where you are, the spiritual town is always packed with devotees, sadhus, saints and rishis. The moment you step onto the town's soil, you start experiencing the religious fervor which attracts people from all parts of the world. Located on the banks of the Ganges, Haridwar is replete with temples, ashrams, ghats and other places of mythological significance.

If you want to experience the holy town of Haridwar at its spiritual best, you should never forget to visit here during the Kumbh Mela season. It is during this time that the entire Haridwar immerses into an ocean of devotion and sanctity. The atmosphere reverberates with the sound of the temple bells, the Vedic chants and prayers all around.

Though Haridwar invites devotees and travellers all round the year, the best period to make a visit to the holy town is between the months of October and March. Whether you want to reach Haridwar by train, plane or bus, you have all these means of transports available. Taxis, auto-rickshaws and cycle rickshaws are the local means of transport for travelling within the town.

Since Haridwar is one of the most highly revered Hindu pilgrimage destinations in India, drinking alcohol is strictly banned here. While visiting the holy site, travellers should always remember to respect the Hindu customs and traditions followed here. A visit to Haridwar is certainly going to be one of the best spiritual experiences of your life.

Haridwar Geographical Facts
Located at an elevation of 819 ft (=249.7 m) above sea level, spans over 2,360 sq km. .

Haridwar Fire Brigade Station
Fire Brigade Station Mayapur in Haridwar Call - 101 / 01334-227007

Haridwar Bus Station Enquiry
Bus Enquiry Phone No. in Haridwar - 01334-227037

Haridwar Railway Station Enquiry
Railway Enquiry Phone No. in Haridwar - 131

Haridwar Police Stations
Police Stations Enquiry in Haridwar Call -100