Ashram homestay by the Ganga, Haridwar

Haridwar· 4.7 · 3 stays

“A simple home inside a Bengali ashram, a five-minute walk from Har ki Pauri. The Ganga is just across the road. The space is quiet, with its own Durga and Shiv temple on the grounds. Every evening, you can hear monks chanting their prayers. This one-bedroom home sleeps up to six guests and has kitchen access, ideal for families or small groups on a pilgrimage.”

Sleeps 61 beds1 bathsHomestay

A look around

What's here

The first thing you notice is the sound. The evening chants of the monks, echoing through the large, polished courtyard that the rooms open onto. This home is a single, private unit within the grounds of an active ashram. The architecture is traditional, with a large ornate gate opening into a space that feels set apart from the city's bustle. The home itself is one room with one bathroom, arranged to sleep up to six guests. It’s a simple, clean space for families or small groups. While meals are not provided, guests have access to a kitchen, which is particularly useful for those travelling with a group. The real heart of the stay is the atmosphere. As one guest, Swati, noted, "It is a beautiful Ashram with a Dharmashala. The temple is so beautiful and peaceful." The on-site Durga and Shiv temples are open to visitors, offering a place for quiet reflection away from the main ghats.

₹5,000/ night

1 of 3 rooms

What guests wrote

4.7· 3 stays

“Good ,safety ,nearby to ganga river,bathing ghat, nearby walk able manasadevimandir rope way, group party ko kitchen cook allowing facilities, car, bus parking (mayavthyparking) All good”

shankar Shasthry

“It is a beautiful this property with a this property. The temple is so beautiful and peaceful. It is a bengali owned this property. It is situated opposite the Ganga River. Har ki pauri ghat is a 5 minutes distance from this this property. Every evening monks chant prayers in bengali. You can visit the this property and sit peacefully for a long time. The th...”

Swati Roy Chowdhury

Around the stay

Things to do nearby.

The home is a five-minute walk from Har ki Pauri, the city's most sacred bathing ghat. The main Ganga Aarti here is an essential experience, a nightly spectacle of fire, chants, and devotion. You are also opposite the Ganga, with other smaller ghats easily accessible for a morning dip. The Mansa Devi Temple ropeway is also within walking distance.

Haridwar is a gateway to the Garhwal Himalaya. Rishikesh, the yoga and rafting hub, is just an hour’s drive away, with its own famous Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan. For longer trips, this is the starting point for the Char Dham Yatra. Further afield, you can plan excursions to Jim Corbett National Park (October-June) for tiger sightings, or head higher into the mountains towards the ski meadows of Auli or the trekking base of Chopta, home to Tungnath, the world's highest Shiva temple.

Logistics

Getting there.

The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun (DED), about an hour's drive away. Haridwar Junction (HW) is the main railhead and is well-connected to major Indian cities. The city is a major road hub, easily accessible by bus or car from Delhi and other parts of North India.

Seasons

Best time to visit.

Haridwar is a year-round destination. The best months for clear skies and pleasant weather are from March to June and again from September to November. The monsoon season, in July and August, can bring heavy rains and occasional disruptions. Winters (December to February) are cold but clear. Be mindful of the Char Dham Yatra season (typically May to October), which brings very heavy crowds and traffic to the entire region.

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