Haridwar Street Food Tour: Famous Local Eats & Traditional Sweets

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4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Haridwar presents a kaleidoscope of Indian culture and civilization. Haridwar termed as 'Gateway to Gods' is also known as Mayapuri, Kapila, and Gangadhar.

The followers of Lord Shiva (Har) and followers of Lord Vishnu (Hari) pronounce this place Haridwar and Hardwar respectively as told by some. It is also a point of entry to Dev Bhoomi and Char Dham (Four main centers of pilgrimage in Uttarakhand Viz. Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri).

You first visit Har-Ki-Pauri bathing ghats, along with other Ghats including Maya Devi Temple, and later back to Hari ki Pauri to join the Ganga Aarti, an evening ceremony that starts around 5:30 PM. The guide will accompany you to every place to narrate the story and religious significance of each and every nearby place of Hari- Ki Pauri

What's Included

Local guide
Bottled water

Meeting and pickup

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End point
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Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    The oldest part of Haridwar is famous for shopping and for the heritage buildings. So we do the heritage walk in the market later make a halt for the evening ceremony.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 2

    Hindu religious ceremony to pay homage to mother Gaga which happens at Har ki Pauri Ghat at evening.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    Har Ki Pauri (“Steps of Lord Vishnu”) is the most famous and sacred ghat in Haridwar, located on the banks of the holy River Ganga. It is believed that Lord Vishnu left his footprint here, making it one of the holiest sites for Hindus.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Dress code is smart casual
Supplied by Rishikesh Day Tour

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