Haridwar, Uttarakhand · Haridwar travel guide
Aarti

A powerful evening ritual of lamps and chants performed at Har Ki Pauri, offering a deeply spiritual and memorable experience.
| Time to spend | About 1.5 h (45 min–2 h) |
|---|---|
| Best time of day | 5:15–7:15 PM — evening Ganga aarti at sunset; arrive 45 min early for a spot; 4:45–6:30 AM — quieter morning aarti and dawn light |
| Best months | Oct–Mar |
| Months to avoid | Jul |
| Entry fee | Free entry |
| Setting | Outdoor |
| Effort | Easy |
| Good for | Families, Kids, Elderly, Couples, Solo, Groups |
| Rating | 4.7 / 5 on Google (4,480 reviews) |
Kanwar Yatra (July) and monsoon floods can disrupt access; Kumbh and Ganga Dussehra are extremely crowded.



Most visitors spend about 1.5 h; 45 min–2 h depending on pace.
5:15–7:15 PM, for evening Ganga aarti at sunset; arrive 45 min early for a spot. The best months are Oct–Mar.
Entry is free.
Dress modestly; remove footwear near the ghat