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Things to do in Garhmukteshwar
12 sights, walks and activities, 9 of them free.
- Things to do
- 12
- Free
- 9
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Ideal stay
- 1 nights
Things to do in Garhmukteshwar
Boat ride at Brajghat
₹100–₹150 per person30 min
A rowboat on the Ganga at Brajghat, looking back at the ghats, temples and bathing pilgrims.
Representative photo · Photo by Rahul Sapra on Pexels
Holy dip and puja at Brajghat with a ghat priest
₹100–₹150 per person1 hour
Representative photo · Photo by Vikash Singh on Pexels
Garhmukteshwar old town: Ganga Mandir and the clock-tower ghat
Free1–2 hours
Photo: Whispyhistory · CC BY-SA 4.0
Mahabharata sites: Draupadi Ghat and Drupadeshwar Mandir
Free1 hour
Mukteshwar Mahadev temple, old town
45 min
The old Shiva temple that gives Garhmukteshwar its name, in the lanes of the old town by the Ganga.
Good to know
- The ghats are basic; carry a change of clothes and keep valuables in the car.
- The Delhi–Meerut Expressway makes this an easy day trip.
- Free sights can still charge for parking, shoes or a camera.
Questions
What are the best things to do in Garhmukteshwar?
Boat ride at Brajghat; Holy dip and puja at Brajghat with a ghat priest; Evening Ganga aarti at Brajghat; Sunrise walk on Brajghat; Garhmukteshwar old town: Ganga Mandir and the clock-tower ghat; Jambudweep, Hastinapur.
What can you do for free in Garhmukteshwar?
Evening Ganga aarti at Brajghat; Sunrise walk on Brajghat; Garhmukteshwar old town: Ganga Mandir and the clock-tower ghat; Jambudweep, Hastinapur; Kailash Parvat Jain temple, Hastinapur; Old Digambar Jain Bada Mandir, Hastinapur.
What is the best time to visit Garhmukteshwar?
Oct–Mar. Avoid May–Aug.
How many days do you need in Garhmukteshwar?
1 nights covers the main sights at an easy pace; from Delhi that fits a long weekend or a Friday-to-Sunday trip.