Hotel Ganga Azure

Overview

About this property

Hotel Ganga Azure is a budget hotel in Haridwar town, close to the main sights of the holy city. Its own site says it has been serving guests since the 1990s, for more than 25 years, and that it is one of the most accessible hotels in Haridwar.

The hotel describes itself as offering three-star amenities at affordable prices, for the worshipper of Mother Ganga. That is the hotel's own description, and it tells you what kind of stay to expect: clean, comfortable and simple, without luxury prices.

Ganga Azure suits people who want a practical base in Haridwar. Pilgrims, families and budget travellers who plan to spend their days at the ghats and temples, and only need a clean room to come back to, will find it fits well. It is also a good pick for a short stopover on the way to Rishikesh.

If you want an affordable, no-fuss stay in Haridwar town, with a restaurant in the hotel, this is a solid pick.

At a glance

What you get here

Everything above is taken from the hotel's own website. If something is not listed here, it means we could not confirm it from the official site, so we have not written it.

Rooms

Rooms for every group size

Hotel Ganga Azure offers five kinds of rooms, as its own site lists them: Standard AC Rooms, Deluxe AC Rooms, Triple Bed AC Rooms, Four Bed AC Rooms and Family Suites. That range means a solo traveller, a couple, a family of three or four, and a bigger family group can all find a room that fits.

The hotel's own site says all rooms are well equipped with modern amenities, and that luxury at the hotel is made affordable. The rooms are simple and functional, in line with a budget hotel, and the focus is on comfort and cleanliness rather than decoration.

If you are travelling with family, the Triple Bed, Four Bed and Family Suite rooms are worth asking about first, since they are made for bigger groups. For the latest room list and prices, the hotel's own website is the right place to check.

Room types and prices change with the season, so the hotel's own website will have the latest list. We do not show prices here because they change often, and we do not want to show you an old price.

Food & drink

Where to eat

The hotel's restaurant is called Big-Ben Restaurant, and its own site says it is a favourite among locals as well as tourists. It serves Indian, Continental, Chinese, Mughlai and other tastes, with quick service, dim lighting and a variety of drinks.

Having a restaurant inside a budget hotel is a real convenience in Haridwar, where most food near the ghats is from small stalls and dhabas. You can have a proper sit-down meal without going out, which suits families and older travellers.

The hotel also has a banquet and conference hall, for seminars, workshops, conferences and celebrations, with a pre-function area and a banquet team. If you are planning a family function in Haridwar, that hall is worth asking about.

Things to do

A practical day in Haridwar

A good day from Hotel Ganga Azure starts early at Har Ki Pauri, the main ghat. The morning aarti and the first dip of the day happen before the crowds build, and the ghat is at its calmest then.

After breakfast at Big-Ben Restaurant, visit Mansa Devi Temple, reached by ropeway from Haridwar town, and Chandi Devi Temple across the river. The hotel's own site lists both as places to explore around Haridwar, along with the Rajaji forest area, about 18 km away.

In the afternoon, come back to the hotel for a rest. Haridwar afternoons, especially in summer, are best spent indoors, and a budget hotel stay works best when you treat the room as a base, not as the attraction.

In the evening, Har Ki Pauri again, for the famous Ganga aarti. Lamps float on the river, bells ring, and the whole ghat fills with people. Dinner at Big-Ben Restaurant afterwards is an easy end to the day.

Amenities

Most popular amenities

These are the amenities confirmed on the hotel's own website. Anything not listed here means we could not confirm it from the official site, so we have not written it.

Location

Where it is, and what is near

Haridwar is one of the oldest living cities in India, on the banks of the Ganges where the river leaves the hills and enters the plains. The hotels on this page are in Haridwar town, near Har Ki Pauri and the main ghats. From here, the temples, the ghats and the bazaars are easy to reach on foot or by a short rickshaw ride.

If this is your first time in Haridwar, these are the places most people visit: Har Ki Pauri, the main ghat, where the evening Ganga aarti happens every day; Mansa Devi Temple on the hilltop, reached by ropeway; and Chandi Devi Temple across the river. The bazaars near Har Ki Pauri sell prayer items, sweets and brass goods, and they are worth a slow walk.

We have not written distances here on purpose. Old-town lanes and festival crowds change travel time a lot, so a fixed number would go out of date fast. Ask your driver or your hotel for the time on the day you travel.

The evening aarti at Har Ki Pauri is the heart of Haridwar. Lamps float on the river, bells ring, and the whole ghat fills with people. Reach a little early if you want a good spot, and keep your belongings close in the crowd.

Getting here

How to reach the hotel

Most guests reach Haridwar by road from Delhi or Dehradun. The drive runs on the highway through Meerut and Roorkee, and the last part is through the town's busy streets. Cheapcab runs Delhi to Haridwar taxis, and the route pages on this site show the fare.

Haridwar also has its own railway station, with trains from Delhi and other cities. From the station, a short rickshaw or taxi ride takes you to your hotel near the ghats.

Keep your hotel's name and address ready on your phone, and share it with your driver before you start. Old-town lanes can be narrow and confusing, and a phone address saves a lot of back-and-forth at the end of a long journey.

Best time

Best time to visit Haridwar

The best time to visit Haridwar is from October to March. The weather is cool and pleasant, and you can walk around the ghats and bazaars without getting tired. These are also the busiest months, so book your hotel a few weeks ahead.

April to June brings hot weather. Mornings and evenings are still good for the ghats, but the middle of the day is best spent indoors. Carry water, a hat and light clothes if you come in summer.

July to September brings rain. The river runs high and strong, and the town looks green and fresh. But rain can slow down travel, so keep some extra time in hand if you come in the monsoon.

Good to know

Before you book

Cheapcab does not book hotels. You book a hotel on its own official website, using the button on this page. Prices, room types, check-in time and cancellation rules are all on the hotel's site, and they change with the season. Always read them there before you pay.

The photos on this page are from the hotel's official website, and the source link is given under the photo gallery. We do not use photos from booking sites or stock photo sites for hotels.

If you need a taxi to reach the hotel, or to go from Delhi to Haridwar, you can book it from Cheapcab. The taxi fare and the hotel stay are separate. Your taxi driver will not charge you for the hotel, and the hotel will not charge you for the taxi.

One last practical tip for Haridwar: both Haridwar and Rishikesh are strictly vegetarian towns, and alcohol is not served. Footwear comes off at temples and on some ghat steps, so wear shoes that are easy to slip on and off. Keep some small notes handy for rickshaws and small shops.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

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