Haridwar weekend trip from Delhi
Har Ki Pauri aarti and temple ropeways
- By road
- 224 km
- By bus
- ≈ 5 h
- Best months
- Oct–Dec, Feb–Mar
- Trip length
- Fri–Sun
From
₹7,090 per person, all-in
Our estimate for 2 people on Comfortable, Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. Everything is checked live before you pay.
Plan this weekendHow to get there
Overnight trains from Delhi
Mussoorie Express 14341Daily
10:25 pm
Old Delhi
7 h 25 min
5:50 am+1
Haridwar Jn
Timetable times; trains can run late. Station distances are in a straight line to Haridwar.
- Direct busAbout 5 h (fastest 3 h). Lowest fare we've seen: ₹199 a seat.
- By road224 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadHaridwar Jn, in town.
- Nearest airportDehradun (Jolly Grant), 27 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Oct–Dec, Feb–Mar
Avoid: May–Aug
Jan
19°
7°
4d rain
Feb
23°
9°
3d rain
Mar
28°
14°
3d rain
Apr
34°
19°
1d rain
May
36°
22°
4d rain
Jun
36°
25°
8d rain
Jul
32°
26°
19d rain
Aug
31°
25°
21d rain
Sep
31°
24°
9d rain
Oct
30°
18°
1d rain
Nov
25°
13°
1d rain
Dec
20°
8°
1d rain
A sample 2-day plan
Saturday — ropeways and the evening aarti
- 8:30 amPuri-sabzi breakfast at Mohan Ji Puri Wale, near Har Ki Pauri
- 10:00 amMansa Devi temple by Usha Breco ropeway
- 12:30 pmChandi Devi ropeway across the river
- 3:30 pmKankhal: Daksha Mahadev temple and the old havelis
Sunday — Bharat Mata Mandir and back
- 7:00 amMorning dip or walk at Har Ki Pauri before crowds
- 9:00 amBharat Mata Mandir, eight floors of maps and murals
- 10:30 amShantikunj, the Gayatri Pariwar campus
- 12:30 pmLunch at Hoshiyar Puri, Upper Road
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
Haridwar: questions people ask
How far is Haridwar from Delhi?
About 224 km by road from central Delhi. By public transport, direct buses take about 5 h and the Mussoorie Express takes 7 h 25 min to Haridwar Jn.
What is the best time to visit Haridwar?
Oct–Dec, Feb–Mar. Avoid May–Aug.
Is there a train from Delhi to Haridwar?
Yes. The best overnight option is the Mussoorie Express (14341): it leaves Old Delhi at 10:25 pm and reaches Haridwar Jn at 5:50 am the next day (daily).
How much is the bus from Delhi to Haridwar?
The lowest fare we've seen on a direct bus is ₹199 a seat, and the journey takes about 5 h. Fares move with dates and demand.
What is the weather like in Haridwar?
Warmest in May (days around 36°C), coldest in Jan (nights around 7°C). The wettest month is Aug, with about 21 rainy days.
Can I do Haridwar in a weekend from Delhi?
Yes. Leave Delhi on Friday evening and be back by Sunday night or early Monday; the sample plan above covers 2 days there.
How much does a weekend trip to Haridwar cost?
From about ₹7,090 per person for 2 people on our Comfortable style for Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. It's an estimate until we check it live; the price for your dates is on the trip page.
Go to Haridwar this weekend
The train, bus or cab, where you'd stay, every day planned and one all-in price per person for the whole trip. We book your train, bus or flight, stay and cabs, and confirm them before you pay.