How to Reach Haridwar for Kumbh 2027

By train

Trains bring most visitors to Haridwar. Haridwar Junction has frequent trains from Delhi, taking about 4–5 hours, and around an hour from Dehradun. Indian Railways usually adds special Kumbh trains on the big bathing days. Book as soon as reservations open for your date.

By bus

Government and private buses run from Delhi's ISBT Kashmiri Gate and from Meerut. During past Kumbhs the bus stand was moved to temporary stations outside the centre, so check where your bus actually stops.

By car

From Delhi the drive is about 200 km. On snan days private cars are stopped at parking areas outside the city and you continue by shuttle or on foot. If you are driving, a base in Roorkee can save you a lot of traffic.

By air

Jolly Grant Airport near Dehradun is about 35–40 km from Haridwar, with daily flights from Delhi and other major cities. A taxi to Haridwar usually costs around ₹1,500–2,500 for a sedan, and more during the mela. If you are flying in, staying in Rishikesh is often easier.

Before you travel: routes, parking and road closures on snan days are different from normal days and are announced by the administration close to each date. Check official Haridwar district and Uttarakhand transport notices before you set out.

Tip: plan to arrive the day before your snan. On the morning itself, roads, trains and the walk to the ghats are at their most crowded.

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