Get ready for action packed weekends if you’re planning on exploring places to visit near Haridwar. Choose from an interesting range of destinations, from the calm and quaint Landour, the very happening Mussoorie, the adventure hub of Rishikesh, the very enticing Auli and, of course, the urbane yet ancient Delhi and more. Other than these, you can head off to Auli for some solitary time, or go wildlife spotting at the Jim Corbett National Park. There is a lot to choose from since Haridwar is well-connected via roads, rail and has its nearest airport at just 35 km from the city centre.
Short trips from Haridwar
Mussoorie
Often known as the ‘Queen of the Hills’, this colonial hill station is still the favoured vacation spot for everyone from honeymooners to families. Here are nine attractions you must visit in Mussoorie.
Jim Corbett National Park
A protected area housing India’s endangered Bengal Tiger, the Corbett National Park, a jungle in the shadows of the Himalayas, is also home to over 650 species of animal (including 37 different species of dragon flies) a...more
Auli
A picturesque destination located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, Auli is another well-known skiing destination in the country.
Landour
If you’re looking for the antithesis to your chaotic urban existence: where all there is to do is read a book; take a quiet meandering walk at dusk; or simply admire the vista—then Landour is ideal.
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