Haridwar Kumbh Mela 2016 Main Bathing Dates, Accommodation (Hotels), List Of Ashrams-List Of Dharamshalas, Travel Guide, Travel Packages
Haridwar is city in Haridwar district of Uttarakhand state in India. Haridwar is place where the river Ganges enters in plain areas north India after flowing 250 kms from its origin Gaumukh (Gangotri Glacier).Haridwar is one of the primary areas where river Ganges emerges from the mountains & enters to the plain areas. Lush green forests and crystal clear water of river Ganges & background of mountains create the charming beauty of this holy city. In the evening ghats looks beautiful as hundreds of diyas (lamps) and marigold flowers float and light up the river Ganges. Haridwar contains two words Hari & Dwar. Hari means god & Dwar means gate. Haridwar means gateway to the god. There are four holy temples Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath & Badrinath on the hills also known as chardham. Haridwar is like a entry point to these chardham.
"Agar apne paap dhone hai to Haridwar mein Gangaji ki dubki lagao" (If you want to purify yourselves take a holy dip in the water of river Ganges at Haridwar, All your sins will be purified). This is most common thing which you can hear about Haridwar in all over India.
In 2016 Ardh Kumbh Mela will be celebrated at Haridwar. Taking holy bath at River Ganga is special on any day. So when there is Holy time of Kumbh Mela, Holy River Ganga and the Holy City it will make this holy bath certainly a very very special. There are some perticular auspicious dates when Haridwar will be visited by thousands of pilgrims in 2016. The Kumbha Mela of Haridwar is also seen as original among all the Kumbh Mela as it occurs as per the astrological sign Aquarius, which means Kumbh and one can also find many references to a 12 year cycle for it.
Haridwar Ardh Kumbh Mela 2016 - Main Bathing (Snan) Dates:
Date (2016) Day Event14th January Thursday Makar Sankranti
12th February Friday Vasant Panchami
22nd February Monday Magh Purnima
7th March Monday Mahashivratri
7th April Thursday Chaitra Amavasya
8th April Friday Chaitra Shukla Pratipada
14th April Thursday Mesha Sankranti
15th April Friday Ram Navami
22nd April Friday Chaitra shukla Purnima
Accommodation At Haridwar Ardh Kumbh Mela
We, at "Prayag Kumbh Camp", provide clean and comfortable accommodation with friendly service at affordable tariff rates, with most convenient location for Kumbh Mela Devotees, travelers as well as tourist. Prayag Kumbh Camp is a most appealing Kumbh Camp in Nasik. We are proud to have maximum number of check in of foreign tourist visiting a Kumbh Mela 2013 at Allahabad. The rooms are tasteful, clean and comfortable above all and ensure a comfortable stay with friendly service at affordable price. The facilities provided are 24 hours room service.The USP of our cottages is that they are all Eco-friendly, fully secured, Fire resistant, water proof, Lockable & can cope-up with adverse natural situations like storm, Earthquake etc.
PRAYAG KUMBH CAMP
The Kumbh Camp is a conglomeration of different types of cottages set up by the Prayag Heritage (P) Ltd. offering comfortable accommodation with a plethora of facilities to the guests during the Maha Kumbh Mela.We will be setting up our Prayag Kumbh camp at nearest & suitable place, while choosing the location we have taken into consideration important factors like Security, Connectivity from Important Roads/kumbh Mela ground & Markets. "Prayag Heritage (P) Ltd" is also setting up cottage/Ashrams & provided similar services to our honorable religious math's or organization like Ganga Sena Samiti, Shri Shri 1008 Shri Anand Giri Ji Maharaj (Mahant Late Hanumanji, Sangam, Allahabad), Ashram of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ji, Arail, Naini Allahabad etc during the auspicious occasion of Maha Kumbh 2013 at Allahabad.
Dinning
The Prayag Kumbh Camp offers vegetarian or 'satvik' dining facilities with various options to choose from such as international (continental, Chinese) and regional cuisines (Gujrati, South India and other Indian cuisines). There is also a 24 hours tea/coffe lounge.
OTHER FACILITIES
Other facilities offered at the prayag Kumbh Camp include guided visits to the shrine, first aid camp, Escorted walks to nearby areas, Daily Sangam Bath with escorts, Ayurvedic massage and SPA centre on demand. The camp also organizes escorted tours to various places on demand. Along with excellent accommodation and dining facilities, The Prayag Kumbh Camp offers a variety of activities to its guests. During their stay at the camp, guests can enjoy an enchanting cultural evening with folk dances, and Bhajan and Kirtan every day. Pre & Post Maha Kumbha Mela, guests can cover the nearby religious spots. The Prayag Kumbh Camp makes all arrangement for excursions to nearby places, guests just need to do is to choose their preferred recreational activity or nearby destination.
A Brief List Of Ashrams And Dharamshalas
SNo Names1 Chawala Dharamshala Khadkhadi,Haridwar
2 Jeevniram Dharamshala Khadkhadi,Haridwar
3 Mandi Govind Gad Bhupatwala Haridwar
4 Punjab Sindh Chetra Bheem Ghoda Haridwar
5 Narayani Devi Dharamshala Bheemgauda Haridwar
6 Dharamshala Asha Devi Bheemgauda Haridwar
7 Multan Sewa Samiti Bheemgauda Haridwar
8 Jai Ram Ashram Bheemgauda Haridwar
9 Sanatan Dharamshala Purusharth Bhavan Bhupatwala Haridwar
10 Jigyasu Dharamshala Bhupatwala Haridwar
11 Lala Kishanlal Dharamshala Bhupatwala Haridwar
12 Omkari Devi Mishra Bhupatwala Haridwar
13 Shardhananad Dharamshala Khadkhadi Haridwar
14 Dharamshala Mandi Rampura Bhupatwala Haridwar
15 Dhan Devi Dharamshala Bheemgauda Haridwar
16 Multan Sewa Samiti Bheemgauda Haridwar
17 Laxmi Niwas Bheemgauda Haridwar
18 Ekta Bhavan Dharamshala Bheemgauda Haridwar
19 Maharaj Agrsen Ashram Bhupatwala Haridwar
20 Rajkumar Sewa Kunj Bhupatwala Haridwar
A Brief List Of Hotels
SNo Names1 Hotel City Centre,Railway Road,Haridwar
2 Hotel Satkar Khaana Nagar,Jwalapur
3 Hotel Puja Palace,Bhupatwala,Dudhadhari Chowk Haridwar
4 Tubhadiya Lodge Bada Bazar Near Tehri House GauGhat,Haridwar
5 Hotel Parth,Upper Road,Haridwar
6 Hotel Man,Niranjani Akhara,Haridwar
7 Krishna Hotel,Shravan Nath Nagar, Haridwar
8 Ganga Azure Hotel,Shiv Murti Chowk,Haridwar
9 Anand Vikas,Shravan Ghat, Haridwar
10 Hotel Asha Ganga,Shiv Murti Gali Jasaram Road,Haridwar
11 Hotel Parth ,Bypass Road,Haridwar
12 Hotel Anuradha Palace,Dudhadhari Chowk,Haridwar
13 Hotel Giridhar,New Haridwar Colony,Haridwar
14 Hotel Dolphin,Dudhadhari Chowk,Bhupatwala,Haridwar
15 Erosian Guest House ,D-17 Shivalik Nagar BHEL Ranipur More,Haridwar
16 Hotel Highway,National Highway,Roorkee
17 Hotel Madhav,Shravan Nath Nagar,43 BholGiri Road,Haridwar
18 Hotel Gayan,Subhash Ghat Hari Ki Padi,Haridwar
19 Hotel City Palace,25 Jasaram Road,Haridwar
20 Hotel Mahfil In ,Jawalapur,Haridwar
Haridwar Travel Guide:
Haridwar can be visited through out the year. Shoes are not allowed in all temples. Haridwar city is spread over 12.3 sq kms. Its Altitude is 315 meter from sea level. Literacy rate in Haridwar is 73.43 percent. According to census in 2011 population of Haridwar district was 18,90,422 in which Haridwar city has 1,75,010. Haridwar district sex ratio is 880 female per 1000 male. Hindi, Garhwali & English are the major languages in Haridwar. Non vegetarian food & alcohol is strictly not allowed in Haridwar. Auto rickshaw (Vikrams or three wheelers) are best option for visit in side in city. You can also use it on sharing basis. Cotton cloths in summer & woolen cloths in winter are best options for clothing. Avoid short cloths (such as swim suites, mini skirts) because this is holy town. Shoes are strictly not allowed in any temple, holy place or even in the river Ganges. Photography inside the temple or ashram is not allowed at many places. Haridwar is 230 km from Delhi & 25 km from Rishikesh & 110 km from Mussoorie & 55 Km from Dehradun & 110 km from Devprayag.Haridwar Tour Packages
Haridwar tour package provides opportunity to experience the holy river Ganges, sacred bathing ghats, ancient temples, ashrams, hymns of priest & various holy rituals by Indian pilgrims. Haridwar is truly kaleidoscope to culture of India. Haridwar literally means Gateway to God. Haridwar is one of the most famous holy cities in India. Haridwar is widely visited by Hindus across the world. Hindus from all around the world try to have tour in Haridwar once in lifetime. For Hindu people Haridwar tour means to wash their sins. For some people Haridwar tour is part of their holy rituals. Groups of pilgrims come through out the year for spiritual tour in Haridwar. Normal tour in Haridwar starts and commemorates with enchanting sounds of temple bells and hymns of priests. Har Ki Pauri is the major attraction during Haridwar holidays. In the evening a people perfume worship to goddess Ganga with earthen lamps, flowers and incense sticks at Har Ki Pauri.Most people give priority to Har Ki Pauri, temple & ashrams in Haridwar tour package. Mansa Devi Temple, Chandi Devi Temple, Daksh Temple, Maya Devi Temple are some of the main temples that deserves a visit while Haridwar travel for short period. Shantikunj Ashram is also one the most visited place during tour in Haridwar.
Attractions in Haridwar:
Jain Temple, Gurukul Kangri University, Neel Dhara Pakshi Vihar, Bilkeshwar Mahadev, Bharat Mata Mandir, Kankhal, Bhimgoda Tank, Doodhadhari Barfani Temple, Suresvari Devi Temple, Pawan Dham, Parad Shivling, Anandamayi Maa Ashram & Patanjali Yogpeeth.
Ghats in Haridwar Hari ki Pauri Ghat, Kushwan Ghat, Mahila Ghat (Girls & Womens Ghat), Subhash Ghat.
Famous Haridwar Ashrams:
Saptrishi ashram, Santikunj, Swaminarayan ashram, Pawan Dham ashram, Jain ashram, Vayas ashram, Sri Ram ashram.
Places to visit near Haridwar:
Rajaji National Park (10 kms), Rishikesh(25 kms), Kunjapuri Temple(45kms), Vasistha Cave(45kms), Neer Gaddu Waterfall (30 kms), Jhilmil Gufa, Piran Kaliyar (25 kms), Devprayag(90km), Mussoorie (100 kms), Dehradun (55 kms), Chakrata, Dhanaulti(100 kms), Kanatal (90 kms), Chamba, Tehri Dam, Lansdowne, Nainital, Corbett, Auli, Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Valley of flowers.
Haridwar day tours contain tours which normally needs only few hours in a day or full day. If you are in Haridwar & you want spend your day to know about Haridwar than this day tours are best options. Please check below details of various day tours.
Haridwar walk tours:
Haridwar culture walk is special tour mostly for the people interested in culture. This tour starts from Haridwar Railway Station. This tour provides opportunity to experience the Indian culture, Hindu religion as well as life of local people. Tour needs a minimum 05 hours but still you will not get tired because the whole tour has lots of things to do in less walking distance. The walk contains not only visit to interesting places but it also provides opportunity to know about culture and religion. During the walk you will visit Bara Bazar (biggest traditional Indian market in Haridwar), Mansa Devi Temple (Most visited temple in Haridwar) by cable car & also some interesting ancient temples such as gupteshwar Mahadev. While walk you can check local shops & buy things after interesting bargaining. Last destination is Har Ki Pauri Ghat where we will watch evening Ganga Ceremony which is a very famous ceremony & visited by hundreds of people every day. After ceremony we will arrange small “Pooja” for you with Hindu priest for you with flower offering to Holy River Ganges. After the tour we will drop you at Haridwar Railway Station by small ride by eco friendly vehicle.
Type of tour package: This is not a group tour. This is private tour good for 02 to 04 four persons. Tour normally start daily at 13:30. Advance booking is required. Guide will meet you at Haridwar Railway Station & after tour he will drop you at the same place.
Tour package cost: INR 3000/- for 02 Adults (Single person cost will be same. Every extra person in this tour will cost INR 600 per person)
Tour package: This tour is operated daily through out the year. Tour need average 05 to 08 hours.
Tour package includes: The cultural walk includes English speaking guide, cable car charges, mineral water, flower offering, all entry fees & charges for eco friendly vehicle ride.
Tour does not include: lunch or any other personal expances.
Note: Pick up & drop by car is also provided on demand with nominal additional charges.
Haridwar Sightseeing Tour Package:
Full day Haridwar sightseeing tour contains visit to famous & interesting places of Haridwar. Places of sightseeing can be included as per interest of people. Standard sightseeing tour starts in morning with visit to Mansa Devi Temple, Pawan Dham Temple, Jain Temple, Shantikunj Ashram & Daksha Mahadev Temple, later local market visit by walk at Bara Bazar. Evening we will visit Har Ki Pauri for famous Ganga Aarti.
Type of tour package: Private tour with dedicated a/c vehicle and professional english / hindi guide.
Cost of tour package: INR 3600/- (60 US $) per couple.
Tour Package Timings: This tour is operated daily through out the year. Tour need average 06 to 08 hours.Time of tour package: Tour can be done through out the year. Normal sightseeing tour requires 06 hours to 8 hours.
Tour package includes: Haridwar Sightseeing includes A/C car, English speaking guide, cable car charges, mineral water, all kind of entry fees & charges for eco friendly vehicle ride. Pick up and drop to hotel for the tour is also included.
Tour does not include: lunch or any other personal cost.
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