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Haridwar in December: a fine time to go

Excellent time to visit · fit score 96/100Crowds: peakStays ~30% pricier than peak

December: comfortable 20°C days — and inside the recommended window.

December is the middle of Haridwar's season — the recommended window is September – June. Mild days around 20°C, nights near 8°C, almost no rain. Stays run about 30% above the usual rate this month.

January is in season too. The season runs to the end of June, 6 months away. The rains usually arrive in June, 6 months away. The heat usually builds in May, 5 months away. The next mild, dry spell usually starts in February, 2 months away.

2 days in Haridwar in December · from ₹6,881 for two

Stay, food & local travel — getting there extra

Day-by-day plan with the journey from your city, priced for December — ready in seconds, no sign-up.

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What the weather actually does

10-year average · Haridwar

Mild days around 20°C, nights near 8°C, almost no rain.

Day20°

Night8°

Rain days<1

day-to-night rangerain daysData: Open-Meteo (CC-BY 4.0)

What a day in Haridwar looks like

The things most people actually do here, by time of day.

Morning

Holy dip at Har Ki Pauri Brahma Kund1h 30m · easy
Mansa Devi Temple cable car ride1h 30m · moderate
Chandi Devi ropeway and temple2h · moderate

Afternoon

Bharat Mata Mandir seven-storey temple1h 30m · easy
Sapt Rishi Ashram meditation1h 30m · easy
Daksha Mahadev Temple darshan1h · easy

Evening

Har Ki Pauri Ganga aarti ceremony2h · easy

About 11h of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.

What a December trip costs · 2 days, total for two

Budget

₹6,881 for two

Stay · 1n₹1,229
Food₹1,820
Local + entry₹3,500
Buffer₹332

Mid-range

₹12,388 for two

Stay · 1n₹2,048
Food₹4,200
Local + entry₹5,400
Buffer₹740

Luxury

₹27,573 for two

Stay · 1n₹7,508
Food₹9,800
Local + entry₹8,400
Buffer₹1,865

December multiplier already applied (1.30× on stays). Covers stay with GST, food, local transport, entry & activities, 8% buffer for two people sharing one room — the same figures the planner opens on. Excludes travel to Haridwar. How we price this

Add the journey from your city — see the full price

Book Haridwar for December

Opens with December dates for two — change them on the booking site.

Hotels in Haridwar for Decembervia Booking.com Tours & tickets in Haridwarvia Klook

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A December plan, day by day

2 days in Haridwar for December, at this month's stay rates.

1🙏 Spiritual Day4.5h out
- Sapt Rishi Ashram meditation · afternoon, 1.5h
- Daksha Mahadev Temple darshan · afternoon, 1h
- Har Ki Pauri Ganga aarti ceremony · evening, 2h
First contact with the sacred energy here — check in, then head to the ghats or main temple at dusk.
2🙏 Spiritual Day3h out
- Holy dip at Har Ki Pauri Brahma Kund · morning, 1.5h
- Mansa Devi Temple cable car ride · morning, 1.5h
Final day in Haridwar — this day follows the rhythm of pilgrimage — morning prayers, temple circuits, evening aarti.

Swap places, change the pace, set your own dates.

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Getting to Haridwar

Usually the biggest line in the budget — and the one the estimate above leaves out.

Delhi → Haridwar

train · 5h

₹500

1 way / person

Delhi → Haridwar

bus · 6h

₹600

1 way / person

Cheapest listed route is Delhi → Haridwar by train. Return for two works out to about ₹2,000 — so a whole trip lands near ₹8,881 for two, travel included.

Fares are typical one-way estimates per person from Haridwar's common gateways, not live prices — book early and expect festival months to run higher.

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What you’ll actually do in Haridwar

All of these are open in December.

Har Ki Pauri Ganga aarti
Mansa Devi cable car
Chandi Devi ropeway
Bharat Mata Mandir
Holy dip at Brahma Kund
Sapt Rishi Ashram sunset
Shantikunj (Gayatri Pariwar)
Daksha Mahadev Temple
Parad Shivling (Daksheswara Temple)
Crystal World theme park

Within reach: Har Ki Pauri · Mansa Devi Temple · Chandi Devi · Bharat Mata Mandir · Daksh Mahadev.

Packing for December

A warm layer for mornings and evenings — a fleece and a light jacket are enough.
Clothes that cover shoulders and knees, and slip-on footwear — shoes come off at every temple.

December questions, answered

Is December a good time to visit Haridwar?

Yes — December is one of Haridwar's best months: it sits in the middle of the recommended season (September – June), and mild days around 20°C, nights near 8°C, almost no rain. Tourisma's fit score for December is 96/100.

See a December plan for Haridwar

How much does a trip to Haridwar cost in December?

A typical 2-day trip for two costs from ₹6,881 (budget) to ₹27,573 (luxury), excluding travel to Haridwar. Seasonally adjusted for December.

Price it for your group and city

When is the best time to visit Haridwar?

The best months are November, December, January. From December: January is in season too. The season runs to the end of June, 6 months away. The rains usually arrive in June, 6 months away. The heat usually builds in May, 5 months away. The next mild, dry spell usually starts in February, 2 months away.

What is there to do in Haridwar?

Har Ki Pauri Ganga aarti. Mansa Devi cable car. Chandi Devi ropeway. Bharat Mata Mandir. Holy dip at Brahma Kund. Sapt Rishi Ashram sunset. Haridwar Junction is the nearest railhead, 1 km away.