Haridwar is situated at height of 314 metres from the sea level between Shivalik Hills in the North and Northeast and the Ganges River in the South. Haridwar experiences a temperate climate throughout the year. The winters here are chilly with 6°C as the minimum night temperature. Summers are a little hot with temperature ranging between 18°C to 40°C. In the Monsoon season Haridwar receives moderate rainfall. The best time to visit this place is October to March.
Haridwar has a good rail, road and air connectivity with the other cities and districts.
Rail: The Haridwar Railway station connects this spot to some of the major cities of India. There are daily trains operating to and from this place.
Road: The presence of the National Highways keeps it connected by to several other cities. Bus, taxi and auto-rickshaws are readily available here.
Air: the nearest domestic airport is the Dehradun airport which is located 35 kms from Haridwar enabling connectivity by air.
If you are in the mood of shopping, take a trip down the Bada Bazaar, it is a teeming market full of shops which look dazzling at night. The shops sell everything here, from religious paraphernalia to clothes, shoes, knick knacks and lot more. This place will be the best spot to shop for memoirs before you head home.
Haridwar
Haridwar
Haridwar
Haridwar
Haridwar
Haridwar
