Winter in Haridwar: Foggy Mornings, Warm Chai and What to Pack

Winter is one of the most pleasant times to visit Haridwar. The days are mild and sunny, the ghats are less crowded, and the evening aarti starts early enough to fit easily into a day trip.

What the weather is like

Mornings and nights can get quite cold, especially in late December and January, and dense fog sometimes delays trains and road travel on the plains. By late morning the sun usually breaks through, and afternoons by the river are comfortable.

Packing list

• A warm jacket and a shawl or scarf for early mornings and the aarti.
• Socks you can easily take off and put back on at temples.
• A thermos, if you plan an early ropeway ride or a Rajaji safari.

Seasonal highlights

Winter is also a busy time for weddings and religious gatherings. Makar Sankranti in mid-January brings a big bathing day at the ghats. It's a good time for the street food trail, too, with hot jalebis and halwa at every corner.

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