Faridabad to Haridwar Taxi Service

Route Overview

Faridabad to Haridwar by Road

From Faridabad the cab crosses through Delhi to join the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway at Akshardham, then runs via Baghpat, Shamli and Saharanpur before a six-lane spur branches off towards Haridwar. This corridor has cut what used to be a long haul through Meerut and Roorkee down considerably.

The driver still weighs the day's traffic before settling on a route — the expressway is the faster default, but the older Meerut-Muzaffarnagar-Roorkee highway remains an option if crossing Delhi looks unusually slow that morning.

For families heading to Har Ki Pauri, the shorter drive makes a same-day evening aarti realistic even with a slightly later start. Groups continuing on to Rishikesh benefit too.

Travel Details

Distance, Time and Route Highlights

From Faridabad the cab crosses Delhi to join the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway at Akshardham, then runs via Baghpat, Shamli and Saharanpur before the six-lane spur takes it into Haridwar. Depending on the day's traffic, the driver may still choose the older Meerut-Muzaffarnagar-Roorkee highway instead.

Route Stages

Faridabad to Haridwar Route Stages

• Faridabad → Akshardham (Delhi) — Crossing Delhi to reach the expressway entry point
• Akshardham (Delhi) → Baghpat — Start of the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway
• Baghpat → Shamli
• Shamli → Saharanpur
• Saharanpur → Haridwar — Via the six-lane spur that branches off the main expressway

Stops Along the Way

Places to Stop Between Faridabad and Haridwar

• Baghpat-Shamli service plaza (rest stop) — Fuel, food and washroom facilities along the new expressway
• Saharanpur (rest stop) — Last convenient stop before the spur road to Haridwar

Places to Visit

Top Attractions in Haridwar

• Har Ki Pauri — The main ghat on the Ganges and Haridwar's spiritual centre, this is where the evening Ganga Aarti draws large crowds to watch priests set oil lamps adrift on the river. Arriving early enough to secure a spot along the steps is worth the effort before the crowd fills in.
• Mansa Devi Temple — This hilltop temple can be reached by cable car or a walking trail, depending on preference, and offers a wide view over Haridwar and the river from the top. Either way up, the panorama at the summit is the main draw.
• Chandi Devi Temple — Located on a hill across the river from Mansa Devi and also reached by ropeway, this temple offers a similarly expansive view over the town. It's often combined with a Mansa Devi visit given how close the two sit.
• Maya Devi Temple — Regarded as one of Haridwar's older and more significant temples, this Siddhpeeth site provides a quieter alternative to the busier riverside area. It suits travellers interested in the town's older religious layers rather than just the main ghat.
• Bharat Mata Mandir — Instead of a single shrine, this temple spans multiple floors, each themed differently — from a relief map of India to depictions of national figures. It stands out as a distinctly different kind of stop compared with Haridwar's riverside temples.

Good to Know

Best Time to Travel and Road Notes

Best season: October to March is the most comfortable window, with clear weather and manageable crowds. Ganga Dussehra and Kartik Purnima draw very large crowds regardless of season.

Road note: During the Kanwar Yatra in Shravan, usually July or August, the highways into Haridwar carry heavy pilgrim foot traffic and routes get diverted for days at a time.

Cab Choices

Cab Options for Haridwar

A sedan is comfortable for two to four passengers, since the road is flat throughout with no hill driving involved. Families of five or six are better served by an Ertiga or Innova.

• A sedan is comfortable for two to four passengers, since the road to Haridwar is flat with no hill driving involved.
• Families of five or six are better served by an Ertiga or Innova, mainly for comfort across a long day of darshan.
• Larger group darshan trips usually go by Tempo Traveller, which keeps everyone moving together between temples.
• Drivers on this route are used to the parking restrictions near the main temples and know where to wait.

FAQs

Faridabad to Haridwar Taxi FAQs