800 mfrom the hotel
Har-ki-Pauri
The holiest ghat in Haridwar. The evening Ganga Aarti here, with thousands of lamps on the river, is the city’s soul.
Get directionsGobind Bhawan Heritage Hotel in Haridwar, near Har-ki-Pauri
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A heritage family hotel at the centre of Haridwar
Gobind Bhawan is a family-run heritage hotel in Haridwar, 800 metres from Har-ki-Pauri and 500 metres from Haridwar Railway Station and the Main Bus Stand. Mansa Devi Temple and Birla Ghat are 200 metres away. Choose from five room categories, including family rooms, all air-conditioned with free Wi-Fi, and dine in our pure vegetarian restaurant. Book direct for the lowest rate.
800 mto Har-ki-Pauri
500 mto Railway Station and Bus Stand
5room categories
Pure vegin-house restaurant
Sight & Sound
Rooms
Five categories, including family rooms. Each has a private bathroom with hot and cold water, air conditioning, a 32-inch LED TV and intercom.
Amenities & facilities
In your room
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom, hot and cold water
- 32-inch LED TV
- Intercom
- Free Wi-Fi
The hotel
- Elevator
- Open terrace over the city
- Family rooms
Dining
- In-house pure vegetarian restaurant
- Jain options on request
Guest reviews
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Location
Valmiki Chowk, Lalita Rao Pul, Railway Road, Haridwar 249401
Har-ki-Pauri800 m
Railway Station500 m
Main Bus Stand500 m
Mansa Devi TempleShort walk
Plan your trip
Haridwar, Rishikesh, Dehradun and Mussoorie, with Gobind Bhawan as your base. Sleep in Haridwar, day-trip the hills and the Ganga, and come home to the hotel every night. Five days, one address.
Day 1
Haridwar: arrival and the aarti
- Arrive at Haridwar station or bus stand, a 5-minute walk to Gobind Bhawan. Check in from 12 noon.
- Evening: Ganga Aarti at Har-ki-Pauri (800 m, 10-minute walk), the city’s defining ceremony.
- Dinner at our pure veg restaurant, then a quiet night in your room.
Day 2
Haridwar: temples and ghats
- Morning: Birla Ghat (200 m) for a peaceful dip, then Mansa Devi Temple (200 m, ropeway nearby).
- Midday: Chandi Devi Temple (ropeway) and Daksh Mahadev Temple. Lunch back at the hotel.
- Evening: Mayadevi Temple (500 m) and Bilkeshwar Mahadev Temple (800 m), then sunset at the ghats.
Day 3
Rishikesh: yoga capital, 25 km
- Day trip to Rishikesh: Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula suspension bridges over the Ganga.
- Triveni Ghat for the evening Ganga Aarti, grander and quieter than Haridwar’s.
- Optional: white-water rafting (in season), Beatles Ashram, or a riverside café before returning.
Day 4
Dehradun: capital and caves, 52 km
- Morning: Robber’s Cave (Gucchupani), a river running through a natural gorge.
- Sahastradhara sulphur springs and the Forest Research Institute’s grand colonial campus.
- Evening shopping at Paltan Bazaar before the drive back.
Day 5
Mussoorie: queen of hills, 85 km
- Full-day hill trip: Kempty Falls, Gun Hill ropeway for Himalayan views, and the Camel’s Back Road walk.
- Lunch on Mall Road, then the Company Garden and Lal Tibba viewpoint.
- Return to Haridwar by evening, or add a night in Mussoorie if you wish to linger.
Within walking distance
Ganga Ghat (Birla Ghat)200 m · 2 min walk
Mansa Devi Temple200 m · 2 min walk
Haridwar Railway Station500 m · 5 min walk
Main Bus Stand500 m · 5 min walk
Mayadevi Temple500 m · 5 min walk
Bilkeshwar Mahadev Temple800 m · 10 min walk
Har-ki-Pauri800 m · 10 min walk
Places to see in Haridwar
All within a short walk or drive from the hotel. Distances are from Gobind Bhawan.
200 mfrom the hotel
Mansa Devi Temple
A hilltop wish-fulfilling goddess temple, reached on foot or by ropeway, with panoramic views over the Ganga plain.
Get directions4 kmfrom the hotel
Chandi Devi Temple
An 8th-century hilltop shrine across the river, also linked by ropeway. It pairs naturally with Mansa Devi.
Get directions200 mfrom the hotel
Birla Ghat (Ganga Ghat)
A cleaner, quieter ghat for a holy dip, right at our doorstep.
Get directions500 mfrom the hotel
Mayadevi Temple
One of Haridwar’s oldest shrines, dedicated to the city’s presiding goddess Maya.
Get directions800 mfrom the hotel
Bilkeshwar Mahadev Temple
A serene Shiva temple in the forested Bilwa hills, a short walk from the bustle.
Get directions4 kmfrom the hotel
Daksh Mahadev Temple
An ancient Shiva temple tied to the Daksha yagna legend, in the peaceful Kankhal quarter.
Get directions5 kmfrom the hotel
Sapt Rishi Ashram & Sapt Sarovar
Where seven sages meditated and the Ganga splits into seven streams. Calm and photogenic.
Get directions5–7 kmfrom the hotel
Shanti Kunj & Patanjali Yogpeeth
Sprawling spiritual and yoga campuses: Gayatri Parivar’s Shanti Kunj and Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali Yogpeeth.
Get directions10 kmfrom the hotel
Rajaji National Park
An elephant and tiger reserve at the Himalayan foothills. Morning safaris can be arranged.
Get directionsHotel policies
Non-refundable bookings, 1 January to 31 August 2027All bookings in this period are non-refundable. In case of cancellation or no-show, the full amount of the stay will be charged.
Check-in and check-out
- Check-in: 12:00 noon. Check-out: 10:00 AM.
- Early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability and additional charges.
- Early check-in before 8:00 AM may require booking the previous night.
- Late check-out charges, if applicable, will be communicated and agreed before extending the stay.
- During peak seasons and religious festivals, early check-in and late check-out may not be available.
Booking and payment
- All bookings are subject to room availability and confirmation.
- Advance payment is required to secure a reservation.
- Full payment may be required for non-refundable bookings and notified peak dates.
- Outstanding room charges must be settled at check-in unless otherwise agreed.
- Applicable GST and other statutory charges will be levied as per prevailing regulations.
- The hotel may release an unconfirmed reservation after the communicated payment deadline.
Non-refundable bookings
- Full advance payment required.
- No refund for cancellation, no-show or early departure, except where required by applicable law.
Peak season and festival bookings
- Special cancellation and advance payment conditions may apply during major religious bathing dates, Kanwar Yatra, Diwali, New Year and other high-demand periods.
- Such conditions will be disclosed at the time of reservation.
Online travel agency bookings
- Reservations through MakeMyTrip, Goibibo, Booking.com, Agoda and other online platforms are governed by the rate-plan conditions accepted during booking.
Guest identification
- The primary guest must be at least 18 years old.
- All adult guests must present valid government-recognised photo identification.
- Aadhaar, passport and driving licence are accepted. Local IDs are accepted.
- Foreign nationals must present valid passports and relevant immigration documents.
- Unmarried couples and groups of adult guests are welcome, subject to valid identification and lawful conduct.
- Guests must provide accurate registration details.
Children and room occupancy
- Children of all ages are welcome.
- One child below 5 years may stay free when sharing existing bedding, subject to room occupancy limits.
- Children aged 6 to 17 may incur additional charges depending on room category and tariff.
- Guests aged 5 years and above are charged as adults.
- Standard double rooms accommodate 2 guests, triple rooms 3, and family rooms with two double beds 4.
- Additional occupants require prior approval and may attract charges.
- Extra beds and baby cots are not guaranteed and must be confirmed with the hotel before arrival.
Restaurant and food
- The hotel operates a pure vegetarian restaurant. Jain options may be available on request.
- Outside food is not permitted under the standard hotel policy.
- Non-vegetarian food and alcohol are prohibited within the hotel premises.
- Breakfast is included only when specifically mentioned in the booked meal plan.
- Restaurant and room-service orders are chargeable according to the prevailing menu.
Smoking, pets and prohibited activities
- Smoking is prohibited within the hotel premises.
- Pets are not permitted, subject to any applicable legal accessibility requirements.
- Illegal drugs, weapons and unlawful activities are strictly prohibited.
- Guests must respect the peaceful, family-friendly and religious atmosphere of the property.
Visitors and security
- Visitors must register at reception.
- Visitors may enter guest rooms only with hotel approval.
- Overnight occupancy by unregistered guests is prohibited.
- The hotel may request identification and maintain visitor records for security purposes.
- Guests are responsible for the conduct of their visitors.
Housekeeping and property damage
- Daily housekeeping is available.
- Guests should secure their valuables. The hotel is not responsible for them.
- Damage or loss caused by guests beyond normal wear and tear may be charged at reasonable repair or replacement cost.
- The hotel is not responsible for losses beyond the extent permitted by applicable law.
- Any maintenance issue should be reported promptly to reception.
Parking and transport
- Parking is subject to availability and may attract additional charges.
- Airport, railway station and local transfers may be arranged on request at additional cost.
- Road closures, traffic diversions and restricted vehicle access may occur during religious festivals and major bathing days.
- Guests are advised to confirm arrival arrangements in advance.
Guest conduct
- Guests must avoid excessive noise and disturbance. Quiet hours are 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
- The hotel may take reasonable action in response to serious misconduct, safety concerns or violations of applicable law.
- Any early termination of a stay will be handled in accordance with the booking terms and applicable law.
Force majeure and travel disruptions
- Natural disasters, government restrictions, religious-event traffic controls and other circumstances beyond the hotel’s reasonable control may affect services.
- Where the hotel cannot provide confirmed accommodation, it will communicate available alternatives or applicable refund arrangements.
- Requests for date changes due to travel disruptions will be considered subject to availability and the applicable booking conditions.
Management rights
- Special requests are subject to availability.
- Policies and tariffs may vary according to booking channel, room category and selected rate plan.
- The hotel may amend policies prospectively, with updated terms communicated before a new booking is confirmed.
- Terms accepted for an existing confirmed booking remain applicable unless lawfully changed by mutual agreement.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Gobind Bhawan from Har-ki-Pauri?
Gobind Bhawan is 800 metres from Har-ki-Pauri, about a 10-minute walk, so you can walk to the evening Ganga Aarti. The hotel is at Valmiki Chowk, Lalita Rao Pul, Railway Road, Haridwar 249401.
Is the hotel near Haridwar railway station and the bus stand?
Yes. Haridwar Railway Station and the Main Bus Stand are about 500 metres away, a 5-minute walk.
Which temples and ghats are close to the hotel?
Birla Ghat and Mansa Devi Temple are 200 metres away, Mayadevi Temple is 500 metres, and Bilkeshwar Mahadev Temple and Har-ki-Pauri are 800 metres.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is 12:00 noon and check-out is 10:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out depend on availability and may cost extra.
Does the hotel have a restaurant?
Yes. Gobind Bhawan has an in-house pure vegetarian restaurant, and Jain options may be available on request. Outside food, non-vegetarian food and alcohol are not permitted.
Are children allowed, and how many guests fit in a room?
Children of all ages are welcome. One child below 5 years may stay free sharing existing bedding. Double rooms take 2 guests, triple rooms 3, and family rooms with two double beds 4.
Are pets allowed?
No, pets are not permitted at Gobind Bhawan.
What ID do guests need?
All adult guests need a valid government photo ID such as Aadhaar, passport or driving licence. Foreign nationals need a valid passport and relevant documents.
What is the cancellation policy?
From 1 January 2027 to 31 August 2027 all bookings are non-refundable, and the full amount is charged for cancellation or no-show. Peak and festival dates may have special conditions.
How do I get the lowest rate?
Book direct on this website for the lowest rate. Choose your dates, adults and children and you go straight to our booking page.
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