Yes, it is a safe and tourist-friendly city.

How to reach from Delhi?

Trains and buses are frequently available.

Yes, many hotels and ashrams are available.

Yes, it is one of the seven holiest cities in India.

Nangal

Haridwar

Train Driving

Nangal to Haridwar

Updated: 28 May 2026

The journey from Nangal to Haridwar covers 240 km. You can drive via the NH 344 or take a train to Ambala and connect to Haridwar. The road trip takes about 6 hours. Haridwar is a major pilgrimage site on the banks of the Ganges.

Total Distance: 240 km driving distance, 200 km straight-line air distance.

Fastest Way

Private taxi via NH 344 takes 6 hours.

Cheapest Way

Train via Ambala is the most economical.

Compare Nangal to Haridwar Routes

	Train Connecting	Driving Direct
Duration	7 hours	6 hours
Avg Price	450-1000 INR	2200-3800 INR
Operator	Indian Railways	Private Taxi
Route	Nangal Dam - Ambala Cantt - Haridwar	Nangal - Rupnagar - Ambala - Saharanpur - Haridwar
Tip	Book the Jan Shatabdi from Ambala for a quick connection.	The road via Saharanpur is the most direct route.

Travel Tips

Ganga Aarti
Reach Har Ki Pauri early to get a good spot for the evening Aarti.
Train Booking
Book tickets well in advance, especially during festival seasons.
Local Transport
Use cycle rickshaws for navigating the narrow lanes of Haridwar.
Dress Code
Dress modestly when visiting temples.
Navigation
Use GPS to find your hotel as the city can be crowded.

Safety Tips

Crowd Management
Stay alert in crowded areas to avoid pickpockets.
Emergency
Keep the contact number of local police handy.
Health
Drink only bottled water.
Safety
Avoid swimming in the Ganges at unknown ghats.