Skip to content
India4U My passport
Trip finderAll 85 destinationsPlaces by stateWhere to go each monthSee all: DestinationsAll pilgrimagesTreksChar Dham YatraSee all: Things to doe-VisaFirst-time visitor hubTrainsSee all: Visit IndiaNRI hubReturn to India hubResidential status calculatorSee all: NRIsMoving to India hubWhere to live: 13 citiesFRRO registrationSee all: Live in India

Hindu temple · Haridwar, Uttarakhand

Har Ki Pauri

The sacred ghat on the Ganga.

Best monthsOct-Nov, Feb-Apr
BusiestKumbh and Ardh Kumbh years, Kartik Purnima and Makar Sankranti
Nearest airportDehradun (DED)
Month by month
  1. JAnuary
  2. FEbruary (good)
  3. MArch (good)
  4. APril (good)
  5. MAy
  6. JUne
  7. JUly
  8. AUgust
  9. SEptember
  10. OCtober (good)
  11. NOvember (good)
  12. DEcember

Why people go

The most famous ghat in Haridwar, believed to hold the footprint of Vishnu. The sunset Ganga aarti with floating lamps is the daily highlight.

Getting there

  • Nearest airports: Dehradun (DED), about 26 km, Chandigarh (IXC), about 155 km in a straight line. Check which have flights from your city.
  • Nearest major railway station: Haridwar Railway Station (HW), about 2 km. Smaller stations may be closer.
  • Base: our Haridwar guide covers where to stay and how to get there.

Tips before you go

  • Arrive an hour before aarti for a place on the steps.
  • Hold on to the chains if you bathe: the current is strong.

Visiting from abroad?

Visitors of other faiths are generally welcome, but the inner sanctum may be reserved for Hindus and staff at the gate decide. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered) and follow the queue rules. OCI and foreign passport holders: carry your passport.

Other shrines nearby

Frequently asked questions

Where is Har Ki Pauri?
Har Ki Pauri is in Haridwar, Uttarakhand.
How do I reach Har Ki Pauri?
The nearest airport on our list is Dehradun (DED), about 26 km away in a straight line, and the nearest major railway station is Haridwar Railway Station, about 2 km away.
What is the best time to visit Har Ki Pauri?
Oct-Nov, Feb-Apr is the most comfortable. The busiest times are Kumbh and Ardh Kumbh years, Kartik Purnima and Makar Sankranti.
Can non-Hindus or foreigners visit Har Ki Pauri?
Visitors of other faiths are generally welcome; follow the dress code and the instructions of staff at the gate.

How we chose: real demand, from monthly Google searches in India (Semrush, India database, monthly Google searches, checked 21 Oct 2026), plus the circuits families actually travel. Locations: Wikidata (CC0) and Wikipedia. Airports and stations are the nearest on our own lists, measured in a straight line, so check flights and road times. We do not list timings or fees because they change; check with the temple. Checked 21 Oct 2026.

More: Wikipedia

Know something we got wrong about Har Ki Pauri? Tell us

We check every suggestion before it goes on the site. Your email is only for telling you when it is added, and we delete it after that unless you ask for the newsletter. Privacy