Pride Elite Haridwar is a modern mid-range hotel in Haridwar aimed at families, business travellers and visitors who prefer a branded hotel experience to a pilgrim lodge. The contrast with the old-town guesthouses is useful: rooms tend to be newer, services more consistent, and the property better suited to those who want a reliable standard after a long day of sightseeing. Haridwar rewards an overnight stay, since the evening aarti at Har Ki Pauri, the dawn bathing rituals and the temple ropeways are all easiest to see without a long drive in either direction. A hotel at this level also suits groups with older relatives, who benefit from lifts, restaurants on site and private transport. Because it is a newer property, check the exact map position and the distance to the main ghat, as some modern hotels are set a few kilometres out from the old centre to avoid the congestion. Whether that is a plus or a minus depends on how you plan to travel.
Location and getting around
Use a taxi or auto to reach Har Ki Pauri, Mansa Devi and Chandi Devi, and allow extra time on festival evenings when roads near the ghat close to vehicles. Rishikesh is about 25 km north, and Dehradun airport is within a couple of hours' drive. Ask the hotel about arranging a driver for a day trip to Rishikesh, which is often cheaper than booking separate taxis.
Rooms and the rest
Expect air-conditioned rooms, private bathrooms and typical hotel services, which might include a restaurant, room service, a lobby cafe and meeting space. Food is vegetarian in line with the holy-city rules, and alcohol is not served. Confirm the facilities you care about, such as a pool, gym or parking, because details vary and change over time.
Who it suits and what to know: it suits families, groups and business travellers who want a modern base and are happy to use transport to reach the ghat. Pilgrims who want to walk to the river should check the distance first. Book early for peak seasons and festival dates, check cancellation terms and ask about airport and station pickups. Verify current room types, facilities and rates before you book.
Making the most of it
Arrange a driver for the whole day so that you can see Har Ki Pauri, the ropeways and the markets without hunting for transport, and plan to be at the ghat early for the evening aarti. If you are heading on to Rishikesh, ask the hotel about late checkout so that you can rest between sightseeing and your onward journey.
Why stay here
- ✓Modern air-conditioned rooms
- ✓Standard hotel services
- ✓Restaurant on site
- ✓Base for Haridwar sights
- ✓Driver arrangements on request
- ✓Vegetarian dining
- ✓Station and airport transfers on request
- ✓Suitable for groups
Good questions
Is it close to Har Ki Pauri?+
Check the map position before booking. Some modern hotels sit a few kilometres from the ghat, so plan on taxis.
Is alcohol served?+
No. Haridwar is a holy city and alcohol is not served.
Is it good for a Rishikesh day trip?+
Yes. Haridwar is about 25 km from Rishikesh, and the hotel can arrange a driver.
