Haridwar Tour Package

Haridwar is a city in the state of Uttarakhand, on the banks of the Ganges river. It is a major pilgrimage site that attracts massive crowds of devotees to its temples and religious events. Also known as the “Gateway to God,” Haridwar is known for its scenic beauty comprising rivers, mountains and wildlife sanctuaries. Holidify has numerous Haridwar tour packages that are affordable and fully customisable.

A major highlight of any trip to Haridwar is witnessing the Ganga Aarti at the Har-ki-Pauri Ghat as the sun goes down, with diyas lit everywhere and prayers chanted. Also, visit some of its revered temples like the Chandi Devi Temple, Mansa Devi Temple and Vaishno Devi Temple. Other sacred sites include the Har Ki Pauri ghat, Gau Ghat and Birla Ghat.

Depending on when you visit Haridwar, you might be able to attend the holy event that is Kumbh Mela. It is organised once every twelve years and finds its origins in the Vedic texts. Bhuma Niketan is a pilgrimage site that houses idols of Gods and Goddesses and is surrounded by green gardens and fountains. Haridwar is also known for ashrams like the Jai Ram Ashram and Saptrishi Ashram.

Make your way over to the Bhimgoda Tank, named after one of the Pandava brothers, that has water from the Ganges and features colourful flowers and lush gardens. Shantikunj and Patanjali Yogpeeth are two institutes that specialise in yoga and Ayurveda training. To know more about the region’s rich biodiversity, head over to the Chilla Wildlife Sanctuary and Neel Dhara Pakshi Vihar that contain tigers, elephants, pythons etc.

Haridwar tour packages offer the possibility of having fun at amusement parks like the Swami Vivekanand Park and Fun Valley Water Park. What’s more, shop for handicrafts, wooden items, sweets and religious items at Bara Bazar. Though it has pleasant weather throughout the year, October to February is considered the peak season to visit Haridwar. Nearby destinations like Rishikesh, Mussoorie and Jim Corbett are included in Haridwar holiday packages.

Jim Corbett National Park is synonymous with the endangered Bengal tiger and is the oldest national park in the foothills of the Himalayas. You can embark on safaris to see the region’s birds and animals. A major yoga centre, Rishikesh is known for the Ram and Lakshman Jhula, The Beatles Ashram and Rishikund and is an ideal destination for activities like river rafting and trekking, bungee jumping, flying fox etc.

Mussoorie boasts of majestic mountains, cascading waterfalls like the Kempty Falls and Jharipani Falls, the Shedup Choepelling Temple, the breathtaking Cloud’s End and colonial structures like George Everest’s House. Sure to leave you with innumerable memories, Holidify’s multitude of Haridwar tour packages are specially designed to suit all kinds of travellers, whether you’re with friends or family!