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Ganga Lahari
Riverside hotel • Haridwar
★ 4.2 · Google rating (6,105 reviews)
Photos: Ganga Lahari official website ↗
Overview
About this property
Ganga Lahari is a small riverside hotel in Haridwar, on the banks of the Ganges at Gau Ghat, near Har Ki Pauri. Its own site says the hotel stands at the gateway to the Devbhoomi, the land of the gods, and that the Kumbh Mela can be seen from the hotel in all its glory. The hotel is managed by Leisure Hotels and owned by the Prasad Heritage Group, the same group behind the Haveli Hari Ganga in Haridwar.
The hotel has 16 rooms and suites, and its own site says all of them face the Ganga. The rooms have traditional Indian furnishings and fabrics, with seating areas that look over the river. That river view is the main reason to stay here. You can watch the evening aarti from the hotel itself, with temple bells ringing and people taking a dip in the river below.
Ganga Lahari suits pilgrims and families who want to be close to Har Ki Pauri without staying in a big, busy hotel. The hotel is in the old part of town, near the ghats and the bazaars, so you can walk to the main sights. It also suits older travellers who want a calm base, since the hotel is small and the staff can help with visits to the ghats.
If you want a quiet, river-facing stay in the heart of Haridwar, with vegetarian food in the hotel and the aarti close by, this is a strong pick. Ask for a Ganga-facing room when you book, since every room faces the river, but the view changes with the floor and the angle.
A stay at Ganga Lahari works best when you plan your days around the ghats. The mornings are calm, the afternoons are hot and busy, and the evenings belong to the aarti. If you keep your room as a base, and go out early and late in the day, you will enjoy Haridwar more than if you try to see everything in the middle of the day. The hotel is small, so ask the staff for help with temple visits and aarti timings, since they know the lanes and the ghats well.
At a glance
What you get here
Location
On the banks of the Ganges at Gau Ghat, near Har Ki Pauri
Rooms
16 Ganga-facing rooms and suites
Restaurant
Annapurna — multi-cuisine vegetarian restaurant
Rooftop dining
The Patio — rooftop resto-cafe with river views
Spa
Spa with massage and steam rooms
Wellness
Yoga and meditation at the hotel
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 that face the river
Ganga Lahari offers three kinds of rooms and suites, as its own site lists them: Ganga View Rooms, Ganga View Suites and the Maharaja Suite. All of them are made for comfort and traditional charm, with views of the river. The rooms have seating areas, so you can sit and watch the Ganges without leaving your room.
The Ganga View Rooms are the simpler choice, with a bed, a seating area and a view of the river. The Ganga View Suites are larger, with more space to spread out, and they suit a family or a couple who want extra room. The Maharaja Suite is the top room in the hotel, with the most space and the best view.
The rooms use traditional Indian furnishings and fabrics, which fits the old-town setting of the hotel. The hotel's own site shows a Maharaja Suite with a large bed and a corridor with warm light, and the rooms feel like a home in Haridwar rather than a modern city hotel.
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.
When you choose a room, think about what matters most to you. A higher room may give you a wider view of the river, while a lower room may be closer to the restaurant and the rooftop cafe. If you are a light sleeper, ask the hotel about noise from the lanes and the ghats, since the hotel sits in the old part of town. The rooms are made for rest after a day of temple visits, so a seating area by the window is a real plus here.
Food & drink
Where to eat
The main restaurant at Ganga Lahari is called Annapurna. Its own site says it is a multi-cuisine vegetarian restaurant, serving local vegetarian dishes. That fits Haridwar, where most food near the ghats is vegetarian, and it means families who eat vegetarian food will have no trouble here.
The second place to eat is The Patio, a rooftop resto-cafe. Its own site says you can enjoy meals there while looking over the Ganges and the town of Haridwar. A meal on the roof, with the river below and the hills beyond, is a good way to end a day of temple visits.
For the latest menus and meal timings, the hotel's own website is the right place to check. If you are staying for more than one night, try at least one meal at Annapurna and one meal at The Patio, since the two places give you a different view of the same hotel.
If you eat vegetarian food only, Annapurna will suit you well, since the whole restaurant is vegetarian. If you eat with children, the rooftop cafe is a good change from the main restaurant, since children often like eating outside with a view. For breakfast, lunch and dinner, check the hotel's own website for the latest timings, since meal times can change with the season and with festival days in Haridwar.
Things to do
A slow day by the ghats
A good day at Ganga Lahari starts early, with a look at the Ganges from your room. The morning light on the river, the sound of temple bells and the first people at the ghats make the early hours the calmest time in Haridwar. You can then walk to Har Ki Pauri, which the hotel's own site puts a short walk away, for the morning aarti.
After breakfast at Annapurna, visit the temples near the hotel. The hotel's own site lists Mansa Devi Temple and Maya Devi Temple as places to see around Haridwar, along with Rajaji National Park for a glimpse of wildlife. The lanes near the hotel are busy and full of small shops, and the walk itself is part of the Haridwar experience.
In the afternoon, come back to the hotel for a rest. The hotel's own site mentions a spa with massage and steam rooms, and yoga and meditation at the hotel. A quiet hour at the spa, or a short yoga session, fits well after a morning in the bazaars and the heat of the day.
In the evening, the Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri is unmissable. The hotel's own site says the aarti can be seen from the hotel's rooms and seating areas, so you can watch it from the hotel if you do not want to join the crowds at the main ghat. Dinner at The Patio afterwards, with the river in view, is an easy end to the day.
If you have a second day in Haridwar, use it for Rajaji National Park, which the hotel's own site lists as a place to see near Haridwar, or for a slower walk through the bazaars near the hotel. Moti Bazaar, which the hotel's own site puts a short walk away, is good for small shops and local food. On your second evening, watch the aarti from the hotel itself, and compare it with the aarti at the main ghat, since the two views feel very different.
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
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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.
Name note: some older listings spell the hotel as Ganga Lahri. The hotel's own site calls it Ganga Lahari, and that is the name used on this page.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Is Ganga Lahari on the river?
Yes. Its own site says it stands on the banks of the Ganges at Gau Ghat, near Har Ki Pauri, and that all 16 rooms and suites face the river.
Does the hotel serve vegetarian food?
Yes. Annapurna, the hotel's restaurant, is a multi-cuisine vegetarian restaurant, as the hotel's own site says.
Is there a rooftop place to eat?
Yes. The Patio is the hotel's rooftop resto-cafe, with views over the Ganges, as the hotel's own site says.
Does the hotel have a spa?
Yes. The hotel's own site mentions a spa with massage and steam rooms, along with yoga and meditation.
Can I see the Ganga aarti from the hotel?
Yes, according to the hotel's own site, which says the aarti gatherings can be seen from the hotel's rooms and seating areas facing the river. For the best view, ask the hotel which rooms and seating areas it recommends.
Do I need to book a Ganga-facing room in advance?
The hotel's own site says all 16 rooms and suites face the Ganga, so you do not need to ask for a river view as such. Still, it is worth asking the hotel which rooms have the widest view, and booking early in festival season, when Haridwar is busy and small hotels fill up fast.
Is the hotel in a quiet area?
Yes, in the sense that it is a small hotel on the river, away from the big hotels of the new town. Still, it sits in the old part of town near the ghats, so the lanes outside can be busy, especially in the evening when pilgrims gather for the aarti.
Can I book this hotel through Cheapcab?
No. Cheapcab is a taxi service. You book the hotel on its official website using the Book button on this page. Cheapcab only arranges your taxi.
Is breakfast included in the room price?
That depends on the room type and the offer you pick. Breakfast rules change with the season, so please check them on the hotel's official website before you book. We do not want to give you old information here.
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