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Gau Ghat is near, Subhash Ghat, Haridwar Village, Haridwar, India. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
One among the many sacred sights of Haridwar is Gau Ghat. Just like a dip in the holy Ganges, one can experience a feeling of wellness after taking a dip in this Gau Ghat. A dip in this holy river is known to pardon the sin of slaughtering cows. The Gau Ghat is also known to offer solace to those who have lost their near and dear ones. Offering of rose petals and coconuts ensure peace to the souls of ancestors. A fact not known to many is that the ashes of Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi were immersed in this Ghat.
Gau Ghat, Haridwar
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Must SeeEdit
Attraction
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Best Season to VisitEdit
October to March
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1 – 2 hours.
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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Chotiwala Restaurant ; Near Lalta Rao Bridge, Railway Road, Haridwar, Uttarakhand 249401, India ; Ph/M – 01334 226 902 ; Food Serve – Multi-Cuisine.
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Haridwar is well connected by a road network and national highways 58. The tourist can reach to Haridwar by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.
BUS : Haridwar is well connected by tourist bus services and state owned bus services. All cities in and around Haridwar are connected by state buses. Many deluxe buses are available at a regular interval from Delhi to Haridwar with a fare less than Rs 500 per head. Buses are also available from Jaipur (Rs 300), Jodhpur (Rs 500), Dehradun (Rs 250), Shimla (Rs 1,000) and many other cities located close to it.Bus Enquiry Phone No. in Haridwar – 01334-227037.
Train : Haridwar is well connected by railway networks with major destinations of India. Haridwar has excellent rail network with all important cities of India. Trains to Haridwar run on regular basis. Railway Enquiry Phone No.in Haridwar – (01334) 227369.
Air : Nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, which is a domestic airport located at about just 20 km away from city center. Taxi cabs are available from airport to Haridwar city, which cost about Rs 400. The airport operates daily flights to Delhi. Nearest International airport is Delhi, which is about 200 km away. Delhi airport is well connected to most of the domestic airports and foreign airports. Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun : 0135 241 2052.
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Things to CarryEdit
- Camera, Plenty of water.
Safety / WarningEdit
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HelplineEdit
- Control Room, Haridwar – 01334. 234670. 9411112964.
- Police : 100.
- Fire Brigade : 101.
- Ambulance : 102.
