Travel Guide of Haridwar in India by Influencers and Travelers

Haridwar, also spelled Hardwar, is a city and municipality in the Haridwar district of Uttarakhand, India. With a population of 228,832 in 2011, it is the second largest city in the state and the largest in the district.

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1 - Rajaji National Park

   12 km away

Rajaji National Park is an Indian national park and tiger reserve that encompasses the Shivaliks, near the foothills of the Himalayas. It is spread over 820 km² and includes three districts of Uttarakhand: Haridwar, Dehradun and Pauri Garhwal. In 1983, three wildlife sanctuaries in the area namely, Chilla, Motichur and Rajaji were merged into one. Rajaji National Park has been named after C.

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2 - Rajaji national park

   13 km away

Rajaji National Park is an Indian national park and tiger reserve that encompasses the Shivaliks, near the foothills of the Himalayas. It is spread over 820 km²., and three districts of Uttarakhand: Haridwar, Dehradun and Pauri Garhwal. In 1983, three wildlife sanctuaries in the area namely, Chilla, Motichur and Rajaji sanctuaries were merged into one. Rajaji National Park has been named after C.

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3 - Rafting in Rishikesh

   19 km away

Marine Drive down rafting trip is fixed departure for every day so it is easy to join this trip. It is grade 3 stretch with couple of grade 3+ rapids. It means it is easy stretch as well as fun. We take non swimmer rafting as well. Our trips are not run as single boat on the river. We always have a safety kayaker accompanying the rafts so incase any one fall off the boat, safety kayaker can help him/her to get back to the boat/ raft. 26km rafting covers around 10 rapids including small and big ones. It starts at 9am form our office and finish around 1:00pm. it is about an hour long drive to get to the starting point and then 30 minutes to get ready and about 3 hours on the river including small refreshment break.

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4 - Rishikesh

   19 km away

Rishikesh, also spelt as Hrishikesh, is a city governed by Rishikesh Municipal Corporation, and a tehsil in Dehradun district of the Indian state Uttarakhand.

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5 - Ganga Beach

   25 km away
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6 - Camping in Rishikesh

   19 km away

Located about 100 metres from the Heul river in Shivpuri, this Rishikesh campsite allows you to escape the smoggy city air and enjoy a little bit of nature. You'll be staying in air-cooled Swiss tents equipped with soft double beds with all bedding, as well as attached washrooms. On camp, there's a lawn to relax on, and you'll have facilities for volleyball, football, cricket, and badminton. There's also a restaurant on site where meals are served buffet-style. Highlights Go camping in Rishikesh in Swiss tents. Battle the rapids of the Ganges with a 16 kms white water rafting stretch. Enjoy camping even in the heat of summer with river breezes and air-cooled tents. Bond with family and friends over tasty snacks and a cheerful bonfire.

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7 - Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

   28 km away

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee is a premier public technical and research university located in Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India, headed by Director Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi.

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8 - Roorkee

   28 km away

Roorkee is a city in North India and a municipal corporation in the Haridwar district of the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is spread over a flat terrain under Sivalik Hills of Himalayas.

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9 - Bird Watching in Rishikesh

   19 km away

Top Tibba Day Hike is simply one of the best day hikes around Mussoorie if done via proper trails. Top Tibba(peak) is approx. 8,500 ft above sea level and is the highest peak around Mussoorie. Apart from offering some really spectacular views of the snow capped Himalayan peaks from the top, Top Tibba also presents you with great panaormic views of the entire valley below. The forest area around Top Tibba is abundant in leopards, black bears, red foxes, yellow throated jungle martins, kalij pheasants, barking deer, wild boars & more. But wildlife sighting is something that cannot be guaranteed but what we can guarantee you is a wonderful time on the trail observing and enjoying nature. Eagles, Kites, Buzzards and other birds of prey can be easily spotted here along with many other song birds. You won't want to miss it, when in Mussoorie.

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10 - Dehradun

   43 km away

Dehradun, also rendered Dera Doon, is the winter capital and the most populous city in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is the administrative headquarters of the eponymous district and is governed by the Dehradun Municipal Corporation.

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11 - Narendranagar

   48 km away

Narendranagar is a town and a municipal board in Tehri Garhwal district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.

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12 - Climbing in Rishikesh

   19 km away

Camp White World Expeditions is located in the Lap of Himalaya 21 Km. from Rishikesh this is the place where you can chill out in the valley & enjoy a day in the nature with and Bonfire. You can also go on a short trek to a nearby waterfall or explore local village of Garhwal. All the Adventure lovers has to take their own car to Camp White World Expeditions

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13 - Culinary Tour in Rishikesh

   19 km away

Snack on some local delicacies and street foods that Rishikesh is known for. After meeting with your guide at Little Buddha Cafe, it's time to satisfy your taste buds as you discover the best of the street foods available. Some of the items you'll be trying as you walk the streets are delicious pancakes, momos, and sweets! Bun omelettes and alu pratha are also great snacks to enjoy through the tour. Some soothing honey ginger masala tea and local coffee blends are great to wash the snacks down with. This walk is also a great opportunity to learn from the locals about how these snacks are made and which are particularly popular among them. It's learning the city through your stomach!

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