How to reach Haridwar
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Distances:
From Delhi –200 Kms.
From Agra – 386 Kms.
From Ambala –168 Kms.
From Badrinathi –326 Kms.
From Dehradun –55 Kms. |
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Nearest Airport-Dehradun (Jolly Grant)-35Kms |
Where To Stay In Haridwar
Hardwar has number of Hotels , Dharamshalas and Ashrams for stay of tourists.
Hotel Ganga Kinare (A unit of Usha Breco Ltd), Niranjani Akhara Road, Haridwar Phone : 01334-221736 , 09759700463, 9759700458
Local Transportation in Haridwar
Taxi, Tempo, Auto-Rickshaw,Rickshaw
Important Places to visit in Haridwar
Har Ki Pauri, Maa Mansadevi temple, Maa Chandi Devi Temple, Daksh Temple, Jairam Ashram, Pawan Dham, Bharat Mata Ashram, Vaishno Devi Temple, Anand Mayee Ashram, Patanjali Yog Peeth, Rajaji National Park.
Usha Indian Destinations
( Unit of Usha Breco Limited )
Haridwar, Uttarakhand.
Phone: 01334-220323/ 24, 9759700462, 9412072772
Fax: 01334-220324
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Important Festivals in 2010
Nearby Cities / Places of Importance
Rishikesh - 24 Kms
Located on the right bank of River Ganges, Rishikesh is a renowned pilgrimage centre famous for learning and research in yoga and meditation. The major attractions are rope bridges-'Lakshman Jhoola' & ‘Ram Jhoola’, Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, schools of Yoga and meditation and rafting camp at Shivpuri.
Dehradun - 55 Kms
A tranquil town resort in the thickly wooded valley of the shivalik ranges. The major attractions are Sahastradhara, Robbers Cave, Forest Research Institute, Tapkeshwar temple, Malsi Deer Park, etc.
Mussoorie - 90 Kms
The queen of hills, Mussoorie with its salubrious climate and deep woods is an idyllic hill station. Major attractions include the mall, Silver Cascade Falls and Dhanolti (38 Kms.).
Rajaji National Park (Chilla)10 Kms
This park attracts wildlife lovers with its pristine scenic beauty and rich biodiversity. It has 23 species of mammals and 315 avifauna species.
Yamuntori - 240 Kms
The shrine of Yamunotri, situated at an elevation of about 3,235 mt is an important Hindu pilgrimage and the source of River Yamuna.
Gangotri - 340 Kms
This sacred shrine situated at an altitude of 3200 mtrs the source of the river Bhagirathi (Ganga).
Kedarnath - 240 Kms
The kedarnath shrine, one of the 12 jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, is a pilgrimage and scenic spot situated against the backdrop of the majestic Kedarnath range. At an altitude of 3581 mtr., it is a 14 Km. trek from Gaurikund.
Badrinath - 320 Kms
Badrinath situated in the lap of Nar- Naryan parvat, with the towering Neelkaanth peak in the background. Badrinath is one of the most revered Hindu shrines of India.
Other Information
Hospitals
- Harmilap G.D. Hospital - (01334) 226108
- Ram Krishan Mission Hospital - (01334) 227141
Har-ki-Pauri Ganga Aarti
- Ganga Sabha - 227136, 227748
- Ganga Aarti Timings after Sunset - 6.30pm
Ashes Dispersal Area
- Har-ki-Pauri
- Khar Khadi Ghat
- Daksh Temple (Sati Ghat)
For all Tours and Travels need in Uttarakhand
Char Dham Yatra- Yamunotri- Gangotri- Kedarnath- Badrinath
Local Tours- Hardwar- Rishikesh-Neelkanth-Mussoorie
Adventure Tours- River Rafting, Wildlife Safari, Camping, Trekking etc.
Information at Haridwar
- Bus Station Haridwar - (01334) 227037
- Railway Station Haridwar - (01334) 131, 225931
- Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun - (0135) 2412052/52/53/54
- Regional Tourist Office -(01334) 227370
- Police Station - ( 01334 )227775
- Govt. Hospital -( 01334) 226060
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