About Haridwar

Haridwar is one of the most important Pilgrimage sites also considered one of the seven holy places in India. ‘Hari’ is another name of Lord Vishnu and ‘Dwar’ means ‘Gateway’ which makes sense as Haridwar is the point of entry to Badrinath, Temple of Lord Vishnu, along with the other three of Chardham. This is one of the reasons Haridwar is considered sacred. Haridwar was previously named ‘Gangadwara’ which translates to ‘Gateway of Ganga’ as the river Ganga which is again holy for Hindus enters the Indo-Gangetic Plain here in Haridwar after flowing for almost 157kms.
Haridwar has very much importance religiously for Hindus, It is one of the four places where Kumbh Mela is held every 12 years in rotation and Ardh Kumbh after every six years. It is a mythological belief that during the fight between demons and Gods for the elixir of immortality, a drop fell in Har Ki Pauri. So it is believed taking a dip in Bhramhakund on this day is auspicious. It is said legendary King Bhagirath brought Ganga on Earth from heaven so he can provide salvation to his ancestors. Haridwar is one of the oldest living towns which has mentioned in scriptures before the era of Buddha. Apart from these Haridwar is famous for its Ayurvedic and herbal medicines and Gurukul School of traditional education.

How To Reach Haridwar

Haridwar By Air

The nearest airport to Haridwar is Jolly Grant Airport (DED) which connects flights from airports of many metropolitan cities like Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), Trivandrum International Airport (TRV), etc. From the Jolly Grant Airport, taxis or cab service to Haridwar is available. Several flights of Indigo, Air Aisa, Go First, Vistara, Spicejet are available.

Haridwar By Train

The nearest railway station to Haridwar is Haridwar Jn (HW) itself. Haridwar has good train line connectivity from all major cities all around the country. Major routes are from Allahabad Jn, Howrah Jn, and Ahemdabad Jn. Weekly 2 trains run from Allahabad Jn to Haridwar Jn, 6 trains in a week from Ahmedabad Jn to Haridwar Jn, and daily trains available from Howrah Jn in Kolkata, Puri Jn, and New Delhi to Haridwar. 

• Kalingautkalexp(18478)
• Hw Dli Exp(04058)
• Hw Adi Mail(19106) are a few famous weekly trains.

Delhi to Haridwar:

• Jan Shatabdi SPL
• DDN Festival SPL
• DDN Shatabdi SPL
• Kota DDN SPL

Mumbai to Haridwar:

• Bandra Terminus- Haridwar Express
• Mumbai LTT- Haridwar Express

Haridwar By Road 

The roads connecting Haridwar are well maintained by the Uttrakhand’s P.W.D. Haridwar is well connected by road with Delhi and other cities of Uttrakhand. Haridwar from Delhi is at a distance of 225 km which can be covered in 6 and a half hours if done via National highway 334. Other cities of Uttrakhand connecting Haridwar are Dehradun at 51.3km, Rishikesh at 20.6km, Tehri at 94.3 km, and Mussoorie at 81.6 km. Delhi to Haridwar UPSRTC buses is available.

Distance:

• Delhi to Haridwar is approx 225 km
• Dehradun to Haridwar is approx 51 km
• Rishikesh to Haridwar is approx 21 km

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