Har Ki Pauri & Gaṅgā Ārati, Haridwar
The footprint of Hari and the evening lamps
⭐ Why it is famous
The Brahma Kund where amṛta is said to have fallen, and the nightly Ganga ārati with hundreds of floating lamps.
📜 Pilgrimage history
One of the four Kumbh Melā sites and one of the Sapta Purī; the ghāṭ was rebuilt by Vikramaditya in memory of his brother Bhartrihari.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Ghāṭ open all day
- Ārati around 18:00 winter / 19:00 summer
🙏 Darśan details
- Free; arrive 45 minutes early for a seat at the ārati
- Ganga snān at Brahma Kund
- Watch belongings in the crowd
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Har Ki Pauri & Gaṅgā Ārati, Haridwar, Haridwar, HaridwarHaridwar Jn (HW) — 2 km
Haridwar bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Dehradun (DED) — 35 km
220 km from Delhi by road; frequent trains and buses.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Riverside hotels and ashrams
- Rishikesh, 20 km away
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹2,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹10,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Chandi Devi ropeway
- Rajaji National Park
- Rishikesh rafting