1-bedroom homestay in Haridwar, Uttarakhand
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Things to do nearby.
Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat and Parmarth Niketan takes place every evening along the riverbanks in nearby Rishikesh. Visitors gather before sunset to watch oil lamps float downstream accompanied by rhythmic chanting and ringing bells. The ghats are easily reached by road, though arriving an hour early is recommended to secure a spot close to the water.
Jim Corbett National Park offers forest drives through the Ramnagar gate from October through June. Known as India's oldest national park, the reserve protects wild Bengal tigers, Asian elephants, and hundreds of bird species along the Ramganga River. Safari bookings must be secured in advance through official forest permits.
Mukteshwar Temple and Chauli Ki Jali sit perched on a cliff edge roughly 50 km from Nainital. The 350-year-old Shiva temple overlooks the Kumaon valleys, while the adjacent rocky outcrop of Chauli Ki Jali provides wide views across the mountain peaks and vertical rock faces popular for rappelling.
Tungnath and Chandrashila represent one of the highest pilgrimage trails in the region. Situated near Chopta, about 220 km from Haridwar, the 4-hour uphill trek leads to the highest Shiva temple in the world. The trail winds through rhododendron meadows before opening up to a 360-degree view of the Himalayan range at Chandrashila peak.
Getting there.
Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED) serves as the primary air gateway for Garhwal and sits within driving distance of Haridwar. Taxis operate directly from the arrival terminal along the highway.
Haridwar Railway Station functions as the main rail hub connecting the plains to the lower Garhwal region. Express trains from Delhi, Lucknow, and Kolkata terminate here, making rail travel one of the most reliable ways to arrive.
Rishikesh acts as the nearby road hub and gateway for further travel up towards Joshimath and Char Dham routes. State transport buses and private taxis connect Haridwar and Rishikesh continuously throughout the day along the main corridor.
Best time to visit.
Visiting is possible year-round, with March through June offering clear blue skies and pleasant weather suitable for temple visits and river ghat walks. September through November brings crisp air, cool evenings, and sharp mountain visibility following the seasonal rains.
July and August mark the monsoon period, bringing heavy rainfall, swelling river currents, and occasional mountain landslides along highway passes. December through February brings cold winter temperatures, with nearby high-altitude passes receiving snow while lower valleys remain chilly and crisp.
