Haridwar: Photo Guide, Map and Tips

A PHOTO JOURNAL / BY VIKAS

Riverfront mornings, lakeside light, and mountain views.

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Haridwar, Nainital and Ranikhet, Uttarakhand: plan a photo visit

Riverfront scenes, lake reflections and temple bells connect this multi-stop archive. Haridwar and Kumaon are distinct parts of the journey, so build in a transfer day rather than treating them as nearby attractions.

Suggested time: five or six days including transfers. Open destination map

Key sights and photo ideas

• Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar — Visit the riverfront respectfully and keep clear of bathing areas.
• Naini Lake, Nainital — Leave time for a slow lakeside walk.
• Jhoola Devi Temple, Ranikhet — Observe the bells and wooded setting where photography is permitted.

A suggested itinerary

1. Day 1: settle in Haridwar and visit the riverfront. Day 2: allow for the onward transfer to Nainital.
2. Day 3: explore the lake. Day 4: transfer towards Ranikhet and rest.
3. Day 5: visit the temple area and a local viewpoint. Keep the final day for the return journey or weather buffer.

Travel and photography tips

• Confirm transfer plans and current hill-road conditions before booking tight connections.
• Ask before photographing worshippers and keep distance from wildlife.
• Cloud can hide the peaks; forest trunks and temple details make good alternatives.

Photographs by Vikas. Original post: 2010-01-26; the publication date is not a confirmed visit date. This suggested route is researched planning advice, not a record of the original trip. Sources checked 2026-10-10: haridwar.nic.in, uttarakhandtourism.gov.in, almora.nic.in. Check current access and booking details before travelling.

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