CultureNavratri at Mansa Devi and Chandi Devi: How to Plan Around the Crowds
Sharad Navratri draws some of the year's biggest crowds to Haridwar's hilltop temples. Timing is everything.
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CultureKankhal Heritage Walk: Old Havelis, Temples and Quiet Lanes
Haridwar's oldest neighbourhood rewards a slow morning on foot.
CulturePitru Paksha in Haridwar: A Simple Guide for Families Performing Shraddh
The fortnight for honouring ancestors brings many families to Haridwar's ghats. What the rituals involve and how to prepare.
CultureQuieter Ghats: Six Riverside Spots Beyond Har Ki Pauri
Haridwar has many bathing ghats along the river. These calmer spots are worth a slow walk.
CultureWhy Haridwar Is Called the 'Gateway to the Gods'
The name, the geography and the traditions behind one of India's seven holy cities.
CultureHar Ki Pauri at Dusk: A First-Timer's Guide to the Ganga Aarti
When to arrive, where to stand and what to expect at Haridwar's best-known evening ritual.