About Haridwar

The location of the Haridwar does great justice to what the town stands for. No matter where you are, the spiritual town is always packed with devotees, sadhus, saints and rishis. The moment you step onto the town's soil, you start experiencing the religious fervor which attracts people from all parts of the world. Located on the banks of the Ganges, Haridwar is replete with temples, ashrams, ghats and other places of mythological significance.
Area: 2360 Sq.km.
Altitude: 292.7 Meters
Latitude: 29.58 Degree North
Latitude: 78.13 degree east
Temperature: SUMMER 42.5 C - 16.9 Degree Cel. WINTER 28.3 C - 6 Degree Cel.
Rainfall: 165cm
Season: Throughout the year Population: 14,47,187 upto 2001
 

Though Haridwar invites devotees and travellers all round the year, the best period to make a visit to the holy town is between the months of October and March. Whether you want to reach Haridwar by train, plane or bus, you have all these means of transports available. Taxis, auto-rickshaws and cycle rickshaws are the local means of transport for travelling within the town.

Since Haridwar is one of the most highly revered Hindu pilgrimage destinations in India, drinking alcohol is strictly banned here. While visiting the holy site, travellers should always remember to respect the Hindu customs and traditions followed here. A visit to Haridwar is certainly going to be one of the best spiritual experiences of your life.

Haridwar Geographical Facts
Located at an elevation of 819 ft (=249.7 m) above sea level, spans over 2,360 sq km.
 

Haridwar Emergency Helpline Utilities

24 Hour Petrol Pumps

24 Hours Ambulance Services

  • Civil Hospital - 01334-226060
  • B.H.E.L. Hospital - 01334-285247, 285225
  • District Mela Hospital - 01334-265525
  • Lions Club Ambulance - 01334-254213 / 227506
  • Punjabi Yava Samiti Ambulance - 01334-250019 / 250952
  • City Hospital Ambulance - 01334-220242 / 220240

Haridwar Bank ATM Locator

  • State Bank Of India - Sector1, BHEL Ranipur Haridwar
  • ICICI Bank ATM Naya Haridwar Opp. Prem Nagar Ashram
  • Axis Bank ATM Prem Nagar Ashram
  • PNB ATM Devpura Haridwar
  • Bank of Baroda ATM Upper Road Near Mansa Devi

Haridwar City Day & Night Chemists

  • Civil Hospital - 01334-226060
  • B.H.E.L. Hospital - 01334-285247, 285225
  • District Mela Hospital - 01334-265525
  • District women Hospital - 01334-227490
  • Ram Krishna Mission Hospital -01334-244176,246141
  • Dr.Leela Gupta Nursing Home Jawalapur - 01334-250268
  • City Hospital - 01334-220240-82

Haridwar Bus Station Enquiry
Bus Enquiry Phone No. in Haridwar - 01334-227037

Haridwar Railway Station Enquiry
Railway Enquiry Phone No. in Haridwar - 131

Haridwar Police Stations
Police Stations Enquiry in Haridwar Call -100


 

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