What is the nearest airport to Haridwar?

Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun) is the nearest airport to Haridwar — 35km, approximately 1 hour by taxi (₹800–1,200). It connects to Delhi (1 hour, IndiGo/Air India daily), Mumbai, Bangalore, and Hyderabad. Shiv Ganga Travels provides airport pickup from Jolly Grant for all our packages.

Which is the best train from Delhi to Haridwar?

Best trains from Delhi to Haridwar: (1) Shatabdi Express (12017) — NDLS to HW, departs 6:45 AM, arrives 10:55 AM, 4.2 hours, ₹680 CC. (2) Nanda Devi Express (12205) — NDLS to HW, overnight, ₹350 SL to ₹950 3A. (3) Mussoorie Express (14041) — overnight from NDLS, reaches Haridwar early morning — ideal for Char Dham pilgrims.

How far is Haridwar from Delhi?

Haridwar is 210km from Delhi by road via NH58 (Meerut–Muzaffarnagar route) and 335km via NH24. By car: 5–6 hours. By train: 4–5 hours (Shatabdi). By bus: 5–7 hours from ISBT Kashmere Gate or Anand Vihar. Haridwar is the primary starting point for Char Dham Yatra.

How to reach Haridwar from Mumbai for Char Dham Yatra?

Best option: Fly from Mumbai to Dehradun (Jolly Grant Airport) — 1.5 hour flight, ₹2,500–6,000. From Jolly Grant, taxi to Haridwar (35km, 1 hour, ₹800–1,200). Train: Mumbai to Haridwar via Yoga Express (19031) — 24 hours, ₹700 SL to ₹2,200 3A. Shiv Ganga Travels can arrange pickup from Mumbai airport to Haridwar with a Delhi overnight option.

Is there a direct flight to Haridwar?

There is no airport in Haridwar itself. The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun/DED), 35km from Haridwar. IndiGo and Air India operate daily flights from Delhi (1 hour), Mumbai (1.5 hours), Bangalore (2.5 hours), and Hyderabad (2 hours) to Dehradun. From Dehradun airport to Haridwar: taxi ₹800–1,200, approximately 1 hour.

What is the best time to reach Haridwar before Char Dham Yatra?

Arrive in Haridwar the evening before your Char Dham departure. Attend the Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri (6:30–7:30 PM) — this is the traditional start of every Char Dham Yatra. Complete biometric registration at the Haridwar registration centre. Your vehicle departs for the dhams at 4–5 AM the next morning. Shiv Ganga Travels office at Saptrishi Road (near Shantikunj Gate No. 1) is open till 9 PM for pre-departure briefing.

How to Reach Haridwar for Char Dham Yatra 2026

🗓️ Last updated: May 4, 2026

📍 Why Start from Haridwar?

Haridwar is the traditional gateway to the Char Dham Yatra. All four dham routes begin here — biometric registration centres are at Har Ki Pauri, the Ganga Aarti is the spiritual commencement of every yatra, and Shiv Ganga Travels office at Saptrishi Road is your pre-departure briefing point. Most packages depart Haridwar at 4–5 AM for the dhams.

Nearest Airport to Haridwar

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Jolly Grant Airport (DED) — Dehradun · 35km from Haridwar

Delhi → Dehradun

1 hr · ₹2,500–5,000 · Daily

Mumbai → Dehradun

1.5 hrs · ₹3,000–7,000 · Daily

Bangalore → Dehradun

2.5 hrs · ₹3,500–8,000 · Daily

Hyderabad → Dehradun

2 hrs · ₹3,000–7,000 · Daily

Airport → Haridwar: Prepaid taxi ₹800–1,200 · 35km · approximately 1 hour. Shiv Ganga Travels provides airport pickup from Jolly Grant — included in all packages.

How to Reach Haridwar from Each City

Delhi / NCR210–335km

Best: Train

✅ Recommended:Train (Shatabdi or overnight) or road

🚗 Road

5–6 hrs via NH58

🚂 Train

4–5 hrs (Shatabdi)

✈️ Flight

No direct — use Dehradun

🚌 Bus

5–7 hrs from Kashmere Gate ISBT

Key Trains

Train	Route	Departs	Arrives	Fare
Shatabdi Express 12017	NDLS → HW	06:45	10:55	CC ₹680, EC ₹1,285
Mussoorie Express 14041	NDLS → HW	22:35	05:10+1	SL ₹245, 3A ₹645
Nanda Devi Express 12205	NDLS → HW	23:55	05:20+1	SL ₹350, 3A ₹950

Mumbai1,450km

Best: Fly

✅ Recommended:Fly to Dehradun (Jolly Grant) then taxi to Haridwar

🚗 Road

28–30 hrs (not practical)

🚂 Train

24 hrs (Yoga Express)

✈️ Flight

1.5 hrs to Dehradun

🚌 Bus

Key Trains

Train	Route	Departs	Arrives	Fare
Yoga Express 19031	BDTS → HW	05:00	05:25+1	SL ₹700, 3A ₹1,850
Swatantrata Senani 12561	CSTM → HW	12:30	15:20+1	SL ₹815, 3A ₹2,130

Bangalore2,080km

Best: Fly

✅ Recommended:Fly Bangalore → Dehradun (IndiGo/Air India, daily) then taxi 1 hr to Haridwar

🚗 Road

Not practical

🚂 Train

38+ hrs

✈️ Flight

2.5 hrs to Dehradun

🚌 Bus

Hyderabad1,620km

Best: Fly

✅ Recommended:Fly Hyderabad → Dehradun (IndiGo, daily) then taxi to Haridwar

🚗 Road

Not practical

🚂 Train

36+ hrs

✈️ Flight

2 hrs to Dehradun

🚌 Bus

Chennai2,180km

Best: Fly

✅ Recommended:Fly Chennai → Delhi → Dehradun (same-day connection) OR fly Chennai → Delhi and take Shatabdi to Haridwar

🚗 Road

Not practical

🚂 Train

40+ hrs

✈️ Flight

2.5 hrs to Delhi then transfer

🚌 Bus

Pune1,580km

Best: Fly

✅ Recommended:Fly Pune → Delhi → Dehradun OR Pune → Delhi then Shatabdi to Haridwar

🚗 Road

Not practical

🚂 Train

26+ hrs

✈️ Flight

1.5 hrs to Delhi then transfer

🚌 Bus

Once You Reach Haridwar — What to Do

🏨 Where to stay

Haridwar has hotels near Har Ki Pauri (pilgrim area) at ₹800–3,000/night. Most Char Dham packages include overnight stay in Haridwar on arrival day. Shiv Ganga Travels recommends arriving the evening before departure for a smooth start.

🙏 Ganga Aarti

Attend the Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri at sunset (6:30–7:30 PM in summer). This is the traditional spiritual start of every Char Dham Yatra. Arrive 30 minutes early for a good spot.

🪪 Biometric Registration

Complete Char Dham biometric registration at the Haridwar centre near Har Ki Pauri (open 8 AM–8 PM). Bring original Aadhaar. Shiv Ganga Travels handles this for all our package pilgrims.

📍 Our Office

Shiv Ganga Travels office: Saptrishi Road, Near Shantikunj Gate No. 1, Bhupatwala, Haridwar 249410. Open 7 AM–9 PM daily. Pre-departure briefing, final itinerary, vehicle inspection — all done the evening before.

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