How to Reach Har Ki Pauri: Train, Road, Auto & Parking

How to reach Har Ki Pauri from anywhere in India?

The easiest way is by train to Haridwar Junction, then an auto or e-rickshaw to the ghat. Buses from Delhi and other cities stop at the Haridwar bus stand next to the station. By air, fly to Dehradun’s Jolly Grant airport and take a taxi for about an hour.

Haridwar is well connected to Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Lucknow, Varanasi and Gujarat by direct trains. Book early on IRCTC during festival months. By road, Haridwar is about 210–220 km from Delhi; the drive takes 4–6 hours depending on traffic. Our Delhi weekend guide covers the route in detail.

What is the Har Ki Pauri distance from railway station?

The Har Ki Pauri distance from railway station is about 2.5–3 km. An auto or e-rickshaw takes 10–15 minutes on a normal day. You can also walk in about 35–40 minutes along the main road, but with luggage or children an auto is far more comfortable and inexpensive.

Prepaid and shared autos wait outside the main exit of Haridwar Junction. Agree the fare before you sit, and ask to be dropped at the nearest point to the ghat, as vehicles cannot go right up to the steps. On festival days, police may stop vehicles earlier and you will walk the last stretch.

Where is Har Ki Pauri parking?

Har Ki Pauri parking is available in large public lots near the ghat, the best known being across the canal at Pantdeep. Cars cannot reach the ghat steps. On festival and Kumbh days, police often move parking to the city outskirts and run shuttles, so check advisories before driving in.

Parking fills by mid-morning on weekends. If you are staying in Haridwar, it is usually easier to leave your car at the hotel and take an auto to the ghat. Hotel Mithila has free parking for guests. For traffic notices, check the Haridwar district website.

Is it better to drive or take an auto to the ghat?

For most visitors, an auto is better. Driving into the old city means slow traffic, one-way lanes and a long hunt for Har Ki Pauri parking. An auto drops you close to the ghat in minutes, and you avoid parking charges and the stress of finding your car again in the crowd.

• Park at your hotel and take an auto.
• Agree auto fares before the ride.
• Keep the hotel phone number handy.
• Avoid driving into the centre on weekends.

How much does Har Ki Pauri parking cost and when does it fill?

Har Ki Pauri parking is charged by the hour or for the day at public lots, with rates set by the local authorities and contractors. On weekends it fills by mid-morning, and on festival days it may close entirely. Arrive early, keep change ready and note your lot number before walking to the ghat.

Two-wheelers and cars use separate areas. Buses and tempo travellers are usually sent to larger lots farther away. If Har Ki Pauri parking is full, police direct vehicles to overflow areas, and autos wait there to take you closer. During your stay, it is far simpler to leave the car at the hotel. Ask at the lot about overnight parking rules before you leave a vehicle there.

How do you get from the station to Bhupatwala and then the ghat?

From Haridwar Junction, take an auto or taxi to Bhupatwala, which is about 5 km and 15–20 minutes depending on traffic. Drop your bags, rest, and then take a short auto to the ghat. The Har Ki Pauri distance from Bhupatwala is only 2–3 km, so the second ride is quick.

Compared with the Har Ki Pauri distance from railway station, Bhupatwala is a little farther out, but it gives you a calm street, parking and bigger rooms. Given the short Har Ki Pauri distance from Bhupatwala, many families find this trade-off worth it.

Where should you stay to reach the ghat easily?

Stay within 10 minutes of the ghat so you can visit morning and evening without stress. The old-city lanes are closest but crowded; Bhupatwala is calm, has parking and is 5–10 minutes away by auto. The station area suits only short stopovers. Choose by your group and how you are travelling.

Hotel Mithila offers double, triple and quad rooms with AC, hot water, a lift and free parking. See our rooms or call +91 92667 04464 to book.