Haridwar Tour Packages

Considered one of the holiest places, Haridwar gives you an insight into holy Indian culture, its traditions, its values, heritage, and development. Haridwar tour packages take you on a spiritual journey which will leave your soul be fulfilled, happy, and calm.

These tour packages for Haridwar include a full-fledged tour itinerary which ensures a planned, organized and hassle-free holiday. These itineraries are specially crafted by our travel experts, keeping in mind, the needs and requirements of the travelers. Therefore, a number of facilities such as temple tours, outdoor activities, luxurious and comfortable accommodations, and hassle-free transfers are included in these packages. Moreover, these itineraries can be customized as per the convenience of a traveler as well.

5 Places To Visit In Haridwar

Haridwar is an amazing place that is perfect for solo, family, and couples. This place is a hit amidst the foreigners as well because of the kind of experience that one can have here. There are several hidden gems that must be visited during the visit and the top ones are as following.

1. Mansa Devi Temple

What’s Special: One of Panch Tirth

Nearby Attractions: Panch Mukhi Hanuman Mandir, Raghuvansh Puri ka Gher

Timings: 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Closed for lunch at 2:00 PM), Aarti - 5:30 AM

Entry Fee: Free

Dedicated to Goddess Mansa Devi who is the form of Goddess Shakti and is believed to have emerged from Lord Shiva’s mind. It is one of the Panch Tirth’s hence holds a lot of importance. It is visited by thousands of pilgrims every month who come from various parts of the country. The temple is also known as Bilwa Tirth and is located on top of Bilwa Parvat on the Shivalik Hills. It is believed that whatever one wishes for asks from the Goddess, it is fulfilled.

2. Bharat Mata Mandir

What’s Special: Dedicated to country - India

Nearby Attractions: Ram King Ashram

Timings: 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Built By: Swami Satyamitranand Giri

Built In: 1936

Entry Fee: Free

This is a really interesting temple which is dedicated to our country “India”. It is located on Sapt Sarovar and is multi-story. The temple has no religious inclination and honors all the freedom fighters and patriots who fought for the Independence. It celebrates the unity in diversity of the country and its culture. It has 8 floors and stands at a height of 180 feet. It was inaugurated by the late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The 8 floors have different themes.

3. Chilla Wildlife Sanctuary

What’s Special: Spotting wild animals

Timings: 6 AM to 9 AM and 3 PM to 6 PM

Entry Fee: INR 600 Per Person for foreigners and INR 250 Per Person for Indian Nationals

Chilla National park invites all the wildlife enthusiasts on a thrilling adventure. The national park is perfect to see the wildlife of this area. People can go on a safari here and see animals like tigers, elephants bear, Chittal, Sambar, Wild Boar, Kakar, Python, Monitor Lizard and many more. People can either choose for a normal jeep safari or be a little more adventurous and try elephant safari that has its own thrills. The park is spread over 3 districts of Uttarakhand - Dehradun, Pauri Garhwal and Haridwar. All the bird lovers are advised to keep their binoculars handy and spot some migratory birds during the monsoon season here.

4. Harki Pauri

What’s Special: Foot Mark of Lord Vishnu

Nearby Attractions: Brahmakund

Haridwar has several ghats but the most famous of them all is Har Ki Pauri which is located on the banks of river Ganges. As per the belief, it is said that Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu visited the Brahmakund. There is a large footprint of Lord Vishnu on a stone wall here. The best time to visit this ghat is during the evening when the evening aarti is about to take place. Thousands of devotees come to witness this holy ceremony and get completely awestruck by the beauty of it. The Kumbh Mela is also held here along with other festivals like Ardh Kumbh Mela, Vaisakhi and more.

5. Patanjali Yogpeeth

Nearby Attractions: Rajaji National Park

Timings: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Built In: 2006

Built By: Swami Ramdev

Entry Fee: 6 AM to 8 PM

Built by Swami Ramdev, this is a medical and research institution on Yoga and Ayurveda. This is the largest Ayurveda institute in India and in the world. People from all over the country visit this place in regards to various medical conditions.

Best Time To Visit Haridwar

Haridwar is a fascinating place to be at which is very different from another popular place in India. It holds a lot of religious importance in the lives of Hindus. The whole vibe of the place is unlike any other with hymns and chants in the environment. This is a tourist magnet because of the culture and history that one can see and experience here. When planning to visit this place, make sure to know about the seasons and the day to day weather so that you can enjoy your time without unpredictable rains.

Summer

March to June are the summer months for Haridwar. The weather during March has a little nip in the air with cool winds. April is the best time to explore this place to the fullest as post that the heat gets too much to handle. During the summer season, one can enjoy clear views and beautiful sunrise and sunsets which gives a beautiful color to the sky. This is also the time for the celebration of Ramnavmi which is celebrated here in full swing.

Monsoon

Monsoons arrive in July and last till September. The sky during this time is always covered with dark thundering clouds. Though it is also a great time to explore the nooks and corners of this place, it is actually an offseason which means that the interested tourists will avail various offers here. The rains give the whole place a fresh look and seem like a watercolor painting. The rains get stronger by august hence people are requested to always be prepared for them with a raincoat or umbrella. Rain lovers can enjoy the serene view of Haridwar by sitting in one of the ghats and sipping tea.

Winter

An ideal time to explore the city, Haridwar is a must-visit from October to February as they are the winter months. People can indulge in various activities without being bothered by the weather. December has some warm sunny days with chill winds. People are advised to keep themselves warm with woolens and sipping on hot tea from the tea vendors. This is also a great time to actually go on a food spree and enjoy the pipping hot must-haves of Haridwar.

As it is located in the foothills of Himalayas, the weather, throughout the year remains pleasant and doesn't touch either of the scales at extremes. Hence, it is actually one of the only tourist places which can be visited at any time of the year. However, the ideal time for planning a trip and booking Haridwar tour packages would be from September to April when the atmosphere is not just cool and breezy but nature is also rich and amazingly alluring.

Travelers can fully customize these itineraries after booking any of the following packages from Traveltriangle. By customizing a few places or activities, travelers can enchance their holiday experience in Uttarakhand.