Haridwar Jn HW Railway Station

About Haridwar Jn Railway Station

Haridwar (meaning ‘Gateway to God’), is one of Uttarakhand’s holiest cities. Millions visit Haridwar for taking a sacred bath in the Ganga river every year. Haridwar Railway Station is one of the largest and busiest railheads of Uttarakhand and falls under the Moradabad division of the Northern Railway Zone. Located on National Highway Number 58, it began operations in 1886 and is connected by meter gauge and broad gauge lines. A successful trial of electrification of the Dehradun-Haridwar track was launched in 2016.

Trains Departing from Haridwar Railway Station

Due to its proximity to other religious places, lakhs of tourists frequent this station.With a total of 9 platforms, Haridwar Railway Station has 43 halting trains, 20 originating and terminating trains.

Trains to Top Pilgrimage Sites: Visiting India’s top pilgrim spots from Haridwar is extremely convenient. While Rishikesh is connected by 6 trains, you can choose between 2 trains for Vaishnodevi in Katra. Varanasi is connected with as many as 12 trains operating from Haridwar. On the other hand, there are 10 trains linked to Amritsar (Golden Temple). Also, there is one train to Puri and one to Dwarka.

Trains to Metro Cities: All major cities are easily accessible from Haridwar. About 19 trains operate from here to Dehradun. For reaching New Delhi, choose from a wide choice of 20 trains. Around 6 trains can take you to Kolkata, while 4 direct trains are connected to Allahabad and 4 long distance trains go to Mumbai. One train is available for Chennai and one for Ahmedabad.

Popular Trains

Haridwar has good connectivity with major cities in the Northern and Western Railway Zone. Here are the most popular trains:

• Dehradun Shatabdi Express connects Haridwar to Dehradun
• Dehradun New Delhi Janshatabdi Express links Haridwar to New Delhi Station
• Haridwar Mumbai Lokmanyatilak Terminus AC Express links Haridwar to Mumbai
• Haridwar Howrah Superfast Express covers the journey from Haridwar to Howrah Junction
• Haridwar Dehradun Madurai Junction Superfast Express operates from Haridwar to Chennai Central

Different Railway Station in Haridwar

• Jwalapur Railway Station
• Motichur Railway Station

Popular Places Near Haridwar Railway Station

Haridwar is a deeply revered religious destination with several ancient temples, ashrams and ghats close to the railway station.Two kilometers away are hilltop attractions like Mansa Devi temple and Chandi Devi temple which can be reached by a cable car. You can soak in the spiritual vibes of Shanti kunj, a world-renowned ashram situated 6 kilometers away. Just one kilometer ahead of the station, you can explore the bustling Moti Bazar for stone idols, metal utensils, glass bangles and cane baskets. In the evening, immerse yourself in the glory of the famous Ganga Aarti at Harki Pauri, 3 kilometers away from Haridwar Junction. The area is dotted with street food stalls selling spicy aloo puri. Head to Gau Ghat for kachoris or experience the calmness of Birla Ghat and Vishnu Ghat located 1 kilometer away from Harki Pauri.