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Haridwar

Gateway to Gods with sacred Ganga Ghats

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Famous For

Har Ki Pauri
Ganga Aarti
Kumbh Mela
Religious Significance
Best Time to Visit: October to February

WEATHER IN Haridwar

Summer

April - June

35°C - 45°C

Hot and dry in plains, pleasant in hill stations

Monsoon

July - September

25°C - 35°C

Heavy rainfall, humid, occasional floods in plains

Winter

November - February

5°C - 20°C

Cold, foggy mornings, perfect for sightseeing

Snowfall

December - February

Kashmir, Himachal, Uttarakhand

Heavy snowfall in Himalayan regions, ideal for skiing

Accommodation

Prices per night in Indian Rupees

hostel₹200-400/night
budget₹500-1200/night
mid range₹1500-3500/night
luxury₹4000-7000/night
ultra luxury₹8000+/night

Public Transport

Getting around the city

auto₹20-80/trip
cycle rickshaw₹10-50/trip
bus₹5-20/trip

Shopping Guide

Where to shop and what to buy

Bara Bazaar

Religious items, brass items

Moti Bazaar

Pearls, jewelry

Jwalapur Market

Traditional sweets, pickles

Food Guide - Haridwar

Street Food

Local Snacks

₹20-50

Regional street food specialties

Local Cuisine

Regional Thali

₹100-200

Complete local meal platter

Foreign Cuisine

Chinese

₹150-300

Indo-Chinese dishes available

Safety Tips

Stay safe during your visit

Be careful of your belongings at crowded ghats

Avoid taking photos during aarti without permission

Dress conservatively for temple visits

Be cautious of fake priests and touts

Emergency Numbers in India

100
Police
102 / 108
Ambulance
1091
Women Helpline
1363
Tourist Helpline
FOR ANY EMERGENCY
📱 Dial 112
All-in-one emergency number (like 911 in USA)

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