Haridwar
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🛕 About Haridwar
Haridwar is where the Ganga leaves the mountains — and where India’s most famous free ceremony runs twice a day at Har Ki Pauri: the Ganga aarti at sunrise and sunset, timed to the light (January’s aartis fall around 7:10 AM and 5:30 PM; April’s near 5:35 AM and 6:30 PM, reported).
The city is also the Char Dham’s gateway — official registration counters sit at its railway station — and its own Ardh Kumbh is reported for 14 January–20 April 2027. Checked 02 October 2026.
The essentials
| Item | Detail | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Har Ki Pauri aarti | Twice daily, sunrise + sunset (seasonal times) | Reported (govt portal lists it) |
| Mansa Devi + Chandi Devi ropeway | Udan Khatola: Mansa RT ₹220; combo ₹460 adult / ₹235 child; 7 AM–6 PM | Verified — official source |
| Maya Devi | 6:30–12 & 3–9; aartis 6:30 AM/7 PM | Reported |
| Ardh Kumbh 2027 | Reported 14 Jan–20 Apr | Reported — notification awaited |
| Char Dham counters | Railway station, Rahi Hotel, Deendayal parking | Verified — official source |
| Rishikesh | 20–25 km (~30–40 min) | Reported |
The Haridwar structure
The town wraps the Ganga’s first plains bend: Har Ki Pauri and the ghat belt at the centre, the Mansa Devi and Chandi Devi hill shrines on their ridges (both ropeway-served), and the ashram belt toward Rishikesh.GMVN’s Alaknanda hotel sits near Har Ki Pauri — the official stay option. The gateway role matters: most Char Dham yatris pass through here, and the registration page covers it.
Frequently asked questions
What time is the evening aarti?
At sunset — seasonally shifting (examples above, reported). Arrive by 90 minutes ahead.
When is Ardh Kumbh 2027?
Reported 14 January–20 April 2027 — official notification awaited; Yatra Alerts will ping it.
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