Friday, April 10, 2009

HOW 2 REACH

The pilgrimage town of Haridwar lies in the foothills of the Shivalik Himalayas in the state of Uttaranchal. The town has an excellent connectivity with all the key destinations in northern India. Haridwar lies at a distance of 214 km from Delhi (6 hr journey by train & road), India's epicentre of power. Though Haridwar can also be reached by air, preferred mode of travelling is either by road or by rail. Given below is more information on how you can reach Haridwar.

Domestic Airport
If you want to reach Haridwar by air, you can catch a flight from Delhi to Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun. After your arrival at the airport, you will need to drive a distance of 20 km to reach Haridwar. Taxi cabs ply regularly from the airport to the town of Haridwar. This taxi ride will cost you around Rs 400. The airport of Jolly Grant operates regular flights to Delhi. It takes around 45 minutes by air to travel to Haridwar from Delhi.

Railway Station
A number of express and mail trains connect the town of Haridwar with all the major cities of India. Haridwar has railway connections with cities like Delhi, Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Chennai, Dehradun, Bandra Terminus, Hazrat Nizamuddin, Howrah, Indore, Puri, Rishikesh, Varanasi, Ujjain etc. If you are reaching Haridwar from Delhi, the Dehradun Shatabdi Express (2017) is a good option. Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station in Delhi also runs trains connecting to Haridwar.

Road Network
Regular tourist buses and state owned buses are available to reach Haridwar from different parts of the country. There are regular deluxe buses available from Delhi. National Highway 58 provides good road connectivity to Haridwar.

Haridwar Tourist Places

Haridwar Tourist Places

Steeped in mythology, Haridwar is a land of saints and sages. What attracts pilgrims and tourists to the holy town is its collection of temples and ashrams. A pilgrimage to the town of Haridwar in Uttarakhand brings you closer to spiritual discipline and religious peace. Whether it is religion, culture, yoga, Ayurveda or the art of living, Haridwar has it all. Visit temples located on top of hills and along the Ganges. Get to ashrams that are world renowned. Spend time in close contact with nature. There's a lot more!

* Chandi Devi Temple
* Mansa Devi Temple
* Maya Devi Temple
* Har ki Pauri
* Daksha Mahadev Temple
* Neel Dhara Pakshi Vihar



* Sati Kund
* Bhimgoda Tank
* Sapt Rishi Ashram
* Parad Shivling
* Doodhadhari Barfani Temple
* Pawan Dham



* Bharat Mata Mandir
* Anandamayi Maa Ashram
* Rajaji National Park
* Shanti Kunj
* Kaliyar Sharif

Ginger Hotel Haridwar

Ginger Hotel is Centrally located, near Har-ki-pauri in Haridwar, the Ginger Haridwar offers clean, well-furnished rooms and an atmosphere of spiritual peace.
Ginger Hotel offers 100 Rooms.

Ginger Hotel Amenities

workdesk and chairs,
plus an LCD TV,
air conditioner,
tea/coffee maker and
telephone.
Internet access
laundry, and provides
travel assistance (including taxi or tour van bookings),
safe deposit lockers,
currency exchange
medical aid on request

List Of Hotels

Hotel Har Ki Pauri
Hotel Jahanvi
Hotel Jewel
Gaurav Lodge
The Haveli Hari Ganga
Elysium Guest House
Ginger Hotel
Hotel Aditya
Hotel Arjun
Hotel Basera
Hotel Classic Residency
Hotel Disney Inn
Hotel Ganga Azure
Hotel Gyan Heritage
Hotel Khanna Palace
Hotel Mansarovar International
Hotel Paradise
New Hotel Aditya
Hotel Park View
Hotel Sachin International
Hotel Skylark
Hotel Suryodaya
Hotel Teerth
Hotel Vinayak
Ram Lodge
Shiv Vishram Grah

Hotels In Haridwar!!

Tucked away in the foothills of the Shivalik Himalayas, Haridwar is a major pilgrimage centre for the Hindus. Hundreds of thousands of tourists from all across the world flock to Har ki Pauri in Hardwar every year. The Ganga Arti (a pleasant ritual of worshipping the Ganga) can be experienced at its best at Har ki Pauri in Haridwar (Uttarakhand).

To cater to the needs of tourists and pilgrims, Haridwar has come up with a wide range of hotels, right from heritage and premium to economy and budget hotels. At the heritage hotels of Haridwar , one can savour the heady mix of the ancient and the contemporary. Those who are travelling on a shoestring budget can choose to stay at one of the budget hotels in Haridwar .

At a Haridwar budget hotel, travellers can get all the standard facilities and services at economy prices. Your budgetary considerations will be well taken care of at these hotels without compromising on the quality of hotel service. Though the Haridwar budget hotels do not feature very lavish rooms, they do provide superior services and follow strict quality control. Multicuisine dishes are also available at these hotels in Haridwar. At budget price, you can book your room at these hotels also in different locations.

It is also feasible to choose your budget hotel as per the location. Haridwar budget hotels are available in various locations – hotels close to the Railway Station, hotels near the Bus Stand, hotels at Har ki Pauri ghat, hotels near Market, hotels near BHEL, budget hotels near SIDCUL, hotels on NH 58, hotels on the Ganga Ghat and hotels between Haridwar and Rishikesh.

Have a look at these hotels in Haridwar location-wise :

Hotels Near Har ki Pauri
Gaurav Lodge, Hotel Aditya, New Hotel Aditya, Hotel Har ki Pauri etc.

Hotels on Ganga Ghat
New Hotel Aditya, Hotel Teerth, The Haveli Hari Ganga etc.

Hotels between Haridwar and Rishikesh
Ginger Hotel, Hotel Disney Inn, Hotel Gyan Heritage, Hotel Khanna Palace etc.

Hotels near Market in Haridwar
Hotel Basera, Hotel Ganga Azure, Hotel Jahanvi, Hotel Jewel etc.

Hotels near Railway Station/ Bus Stand
Hotel Arjun, Hotel Basera, Hotel Classic Residency, Hotel Ganga Azure etc.

Hotels near BHEL in Haridwar
Elysium Guest House, Hotel Classic Residency, Hotel Vinayak, Hotel Skylark etc.

Haridwar Hotels on NH 58
Ginger Hotel, Hotel Disney Inn, Hotel Gyan Heritage, Hotel Park View etc.

If you are on a stricter budget, you can also book a room at the lodges and guesthouses in Haridwar. Shri Vishram Grah, Ram Lodge, Elysium Guest House, Hotel Skylark and Gaurav Lodge are some good options of these lodges and guest houses in Haridwar.

Many of the Haridwar hotels listed above also organise sightseeing tours in and around Haridwar on request. For rituals and poooja ceremony, most of these hotels in Haridwar can also arrange for a priest right in your hotel room.