No need to enter a review of the Ganga Aarti. Though some tips would help: 1. Check for the aarti time from locals and reach 45 minutes in advance to get good places to sit. 2. Take a polybag / carrybag to put your shoes and other belongings. The public shoe stand is usually full and there are no locker... More

The whole process, the ambiance is very pious. Howeverfor best view one should go a little early and sit on the opposite bank(20 ft or so away)

Had been to Haridwar, Uttarakhand recently. In the evening went to see MAA Ganga Aarti. The crowd was huge. All were sitting patiently waiting for the Aarti to start. Seeing all these people sitting there waiting for there tryst with the Almighty in the form of Aarti could change the heart of even the biggest Atheist. It makes you believe... More

It is quiet a sight as it feels like whole of Haridwar comes to a standstill at the time of Aarti. If you want to observe the Aarti properly then it is advisable to get a proper position half an hour early as later no place will be available. You should witness it atleast once if you are going to... More

The serene ambience takes you to another world. You get that unexplained feel of being a part of the Indian Mythology which is really ancient history. The unruly crowd and greedy priest are a sore. But you get that special kind of feel after attending this ritual.

Ganga is not mere a river but its a deity and it is worshipped daily at the time of sunrise and sunset. During my visit i got a chance to attend the aarti which was scheduled to be held at 7.25 pm in summer. All the space at the ghaat was occupied by the devotees, so it is advisable to... More

Haridwar was the first city in India, and the experience of being in middle of the crowd during the pray was amazing! the best way to really feel the hindu religion and its rituals and meanings, best if you have a local on your side to explain things better

i reached on Ghat on 6pm slowly the crowed intensity started increasing then we hired a boat so i questioned why we go on boat in night. but our guide took us on boat around 10min later Aarti of Ganga River start and the view of the arti with ringing bell in background send me to heaven in my mind.

Visting Haridwar was never in my cards but things came up suddenly from ma wife asking for a MUNDAN of ma lovely daughter as well as my parents visiting Delhi after a long time. And most of all my new car and i was almost dying to start testing my new driving skills. Haridwar came out to be a great... More